The South West in Bloom Main Competition
We are now accepting entries for South West in Bloom 2026! Please click on the following link to download the entry form: SWIB Main Competition Entry Form 2026
Completed entry forms can either be returned by email or post.
If you prefer, there is no need to complete the form, but instead, submit your entry by confirming in an email all the entry detail requirements, as listed on the entry form.
Email to send entries to: southwestinbloom1@outlook.com.
Big Blooming Congratulations to all our 2025 entrants and a big, big thank you to all involved for all your hard work, passion, time, dedication and support in all things Bloom and making our South West region truly Blooming wonderful!
The 2025 South West in Bloom Main Competition Results and Special Discretionary Awards can be found here!
The 2024 South West In Bloom Main Competition Results and Special Discretionary Awards can be found here!
Main Competition South West Regional Judging takes place during the month of July.
Current marking - 40% of the marks will be awarded for Horticulture, 30% for Environment and 30% for Community.
Click here to download the Frequently Asked Questions sheet - this will help explain what has changed over the years with the judging criteria and why.
South West In Bloom Pennant Category: For those entries new to Bloom, some groups prefer to start their Bloom journey by entering our Pennant Categories. These were first trialed in 2013 and due to their great success, South West In Bloom have continued with the Pennant scheme, with many Bloom Groups developing and progressing on to the Main Competiton. Entry is free for all 'new entries', and there is no portfolio requirement. As with Main Competition entries there is 1/4 hr for press and 1/4 for a presentation (if entries wish to do one). For the village to small town category, there is an additional 1.5 hours and town to cities, an additional 2 hours for judging. The Pennant category is also aimed at Bloom Groups that we may have lost over the years, and is intended as a gentle step back into the Main Competition. The Pennant criteria is also more relaxed and there is less to meet, the awards and scoring are slightly different to reflect this. All new entrants will be provided with help and advice if needed, we can also offer mentor support to provide guidance in preparing for the judging tour.
For all queries and further information, please contact the SWIB Regional Coordinator.
T: 07875 849809. Email: southwestinbloom1@outlook.com