Our Work
The Royal Rosarian Foundation maintains a busy schedule throughout the year to benefit worthy causes and to help preserve the wonderful traditions that make this City of Roses so unique.
Field Trips Program
The Foundation provides funding for children at Portland Public, Reynolds, Hillsboro and David Douglas Schools to attend field trips with their classmates so that they are not left behind. The Funds provide the admission tickets for those who cannot afford them and gives the Elementary School principals the ability to provide transportation to plays and other events, for which they received donated tickets, but otherwise could not have attended.
Community Transitional School
Christmas For Kids
The Foundation helps support a program for qualifying children to shop for themselves & family members for Christmas gifts and clothes. Royal Rosarians accompany the children and give them guidance with their purchases.
Rose Garden Contest
The Royal Rosarian Rose Garden Contest is open to all rose growers within 20 miles of Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland, Oregon. No garden club membership is required to enter the contest. Entry is free, and all are invited!
New for 2024! The Portland neighborhood with the most residential and commercial rose garden entries will be honored with a special certificate.
Milk Carton Boat Race
The Royal Rosarian Milk Carton Boat Race offers a Sunday filled with family-friendly entertainment and some spirited competition. Children and adults race and show off handmade boats that float only using recycled milk cartons and jugs. We invite you to come and enjoy the fun!
Queens’ Garden Party
Rose Festival history is showcased when the Foundation hosts its honored guests, the former Queens of Rosaria, to the Queens’ Garden Party.
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