Hamilton Trillium Award Winners announced at the 99th Annual Fall Garden & Mum Show

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton’s 99th Annual Fall Garden & Mum Show kicked off last night with the annual Public Works horticultural celebration held at the Gage Park Greenhouse.

The event included recognition of the Hamilton in Bloom Traffic Island sponsors, the announcement of the 2019 Trillium Award winners, and a special preview before the official opening of the Mum Show.

On behalf of Mayor Fred Eisenberger, City Councillor Maria Pearson helped to officially open the Hamilton Fall Garden & Mum Show and presented the 2019 Red Trillium Award to Eva Morris from Ward 13.

This year 280 White Trillium awards were presented to property owners across Hamilton. Fourteen residents received Pink Trillium Awards and 23 Awards of Excellence were presented.

The Horticultural Celebration also included the official opening of this year’s show theme, “The Secret Life of Bugs”. The Mum Show is an amazing floral display created by the City’s talented horticulture team. The whole family can enjoy this breathtaking display of over 200 varieties of chrysanthemums, and more than 100,000 blooms.

The Mum Show offers free parking, and is open daily from 9 am to 7 pm. Admission is $7 for adults and $6 for seniors and children five to 12. Children under five are free. Family passes for 2 adults and 2 children is $20.

For more information, call 905-546-2489 or visit www.hamiltonmumshow.ca