Events Calendar

Best Last Bloom Contest at Mid-Continent Railroad Museum

Date: September 26, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Event Description
Bring your prettiest flower in a mason jar. An independent judge will judge the entries. 

Contest Details:
  • Entry Fee $2 for each entry
  • Two Divisions: Junior (17 and under) & Open Class
  • Any type of flower bloom (one stem)
  • Anyone, any Age, and any Number of entries
  • Entries to be displayed in clear canning jar (one entry per jar), jar size to be appropriate size for Bloom.
  • Judging will be held under the Pavillion at Mid-Continent railroad Museum.

Mid-Contient Railroad "Vintage Rail Car Tour Days" is the same day. You take guided tours. Fee charged.

Food trucks will be on the grounds.

For FUN bring your Best Last Bloom! See the history of the Railroad and enjoy the day!

Click on the picture for more details and contest rules.


Event Location Mid-Continent Railroad Museum
E8948 Museum Road
North Freedom, WI
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Date/Time Information Saturday, September 26, 2026
10 AM: Entries Open
11:30 AM: Judging for One Best Last Bloom
Contact Information
Reedsburg Area Chamber of Commerce, 240 Railroad St, Reedsburg. (608) 524-2850
Fees/Admission
$2 Per Entry
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