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Gladiolus Days


Gladiolus Days is St. Charles' annual festival in honor of the late Carl Fischer, who was the world's leading hybridizer of new and distinctive gladiolus. He received numerous awards for his achievements, including the Society of the American Florists Gold Medal Award. He also received 80 awards for his "All American" varieties as well as the proven old timers. He established Noweta Gardens in 1945 and grew fields of Gladiolus in and around St. Charles for decades.

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Gladiolus Days 2024

Schedule: Sunday, August 18, 2024 3:00 p.m: Little, Jr and Teen Miss Gladiolus Days Pageants SCES Theater Monday, August 19, 2024 8:00 a.m: Treasure Hunt (16 and Under) City Hall Tuesday, August 20, 2024 4:00 p.m: So You Want to be an Owl…

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Gladiolus Days 2023

Schedule: Sunday, August 20, 2023 8:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: SC Ambulance and Fire Dept. Pancake Breakfast at Fire Hall 5:00 p.m: Little Miss and Jr Miss Gladiolus Days Pageant at SCES Theater Monday, August 21, 2023 8:00 a.m: Children’s…

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