Zinnias for Zion
Celebrating that 271 flats were purchased, 2500 packet of seeds were distributed and thank you to ACE Hardware who also sold Zinnias this year.
Nominate your favorite
Zinnia yard!
By Thursday, July 31st
🌼 Enter the 2025 ‘Coloring Zion with Zinnias’ Yard Contest!
Do you love Zinnias? Show off your green thumb and creative flair in this year's Zinnia Yard Contest!
Open to Zion residents and businesses only.
🌺 Contest Categories
- Best Overall Love of Zinnias
- Best Curb Appeal
- Most Unique Zinnia Display
Each category will have one residential and one business winner. One Grand Champion will be crowned from all six winners!
🗓️ Judging Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, August 1-2, 2025
Judged by Illinois Dunesland Garden Club members.
🏆 Prizes & Recognition
Winners Receive:
- Prize package worth $100+
- A custom Yard Sign and Official Bragging Rights
- Official Certificate
- Recognition at the Festival Kickoff
- Featured photo in the Festival Guide
- Drive-by Zinnia Tour Map Listing
🎉 Grand Champion receives special yard art and media spotlight.
🎁 ALL entries will be entered into a drawing for extra prizes!
🌼 How to Enter
It's FREE to enter!
🌐 Nominate your favorite yard (residential or business) at ZinniasForZion.com by **noon on Friday, July 25th**!
📧 Questions? Email Info@ziontownship.org or visit Zion Township Office, 1015 27th St., Zion, IL.
Nominate your favorite Zinnia yard!
Spread the word about how we're turning Zion, Illinois into the Zinnia Capital! Let's make everyone fall in love with these colorful flowers and our amazing community initiative. The more Zinnias, the merrier!