64th Annual May Basket Competition sponsored by Garden Club of Old Annapolis Towne
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Downtown Annapolis ...., Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Carolyn Kammeier, Garden Club of Old Annapolis Towne
One of the Blue Ribbon winners from May Day 2018
Join in the fun of this quintessential Annapolis spring event! The 64th annual May basket competition, sponsored by the Garden Club of Old Annapolis Towne, will be held Wednesday, May 1 in celebration of May Day. Residents and merchants in the Historic District and parts of Murray Hill are encouraged to arrange baskets of fresh cut flowers to display outside their homes and businesses. Residential arrangements must be in baskets and include a card indicating the name of the participanrt; merchants can use a container that reflects an element of their business. Children are encouraged to make baskets and are judged in a special category. Please attach a card with the child’s name and age to their basket.
All displays must be out by 10:00 a.m. on May 1 for judging by garden club members. Adult blue ribbon winners will receive an invitation to a special May Day tea on May 3.
If you live or work downtown, take the time to get your creative juices flowing, even if you have never participated. Baskets can be as simple or elaborate as you want. it's a great time of year to use those beautiful spring flowers and greens that are popping up in your yard. And don't forget that it's the perfect day to stroll through downtown and view this distinctly Annapolis tradition of the May Day baskets.