Eschenfelder Farms wins Best in Show booth honors at the 2026 Farwest Show

Visitors to this year’s Farwest Show were greeted by some creatively displayed booths from both growers as well as suppliers.

Impartial, non-industry volunteer judges walked the floor to find the best of the best. They chose Eschenfelder Farms (Booth #14056) in Canby, Oregon for the overall Ted Van Veen Best in Show booth award for 2026. This award comes with a free 10×10 booth space for the 2026 Farwest Show.

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“The Oregon nursery industry is known for its camaraderie, but the spirit of competition definitely ruled the day at the Farwest Show as nurseries tapped their creativity to catch the attention of showgoers,” said OAN Trade Show Manager Connie Lindsay.

“I was so surprised and excited that we were chosen by the judges,” said Eschenfelder Farms Manager Mikaela Eaton. “Every single employee had a part in putting this booth together and I couldn’t be prouder. I am sure the crew rolls their eyes when I plan a 20-foot tree, but they still do it with a smile. It pays off because attendees stop and notice the tree that nearly touches the ceiling.”

Six exhibitors were chosen for best in division prizes, and three others were awarded Far From Ordinary booth awards for exceptional creativity. Among growers, the Best of Division award winners included Little Prince of Oregon Nursery Inc. (Booth #12027) of Aurora, Oregon, for Best 10×10 Booth; Youngblood Nursery, Inc. of Salem, Oregon (Booth #18049), for Best 10×20 or Larger Row Booth; and Bailey Nurseries Inc. (Booth #17019) of Dayton, Oregon, for Best Island Booth.

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Among service and supply exhibitors, the Best of Division award winners included SeaCoast Compost (Booth #14016) of Charleston, Oregon, for Best 10×10 Booth; HarvestWise Drone Solutions (Booth #15058) of Oregon City, Oregon, for Best 10×20 or Larger Row Booth; and OBC Northwest (Booth #21037) of Canby, Oregon, for Best Island Booth.

The show also recognized exhibitors who put extra creativity into their booths with three Far From Ordinary booth awards, presented to Blooming Nursery (Booth #19056) of Cornelius, Oregon; Gripple Inc. (Booth #21052) of Aurora, Illinois; and Monrovia Nursery Company (Booth #17037) of Dayton, Oregon.