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  • Friday, September 8 – Sunday, September 10 – The Sterling Fair

    The Sterling Garden Club presents “The Sterling Fair” September 9 – 10 at Sterling Airport. The Fair is a three day family oriented, community agricultural celebration with an emphasis on agriculture and education.

    Admission and parking at the Sterling Fair is FREE. However, the fair relies on the sale of buttons, T-shirts, and ads to keep it free. Support your fair with a purchase or donation!  We like to keep admission and parking free so you can enjoy spending the day with your family having fun at the fair.

    The fair is run completely by volunteers, and with an annual attendance of around 40,000 people, it takes a lot of work to keep the fair going.  These volunteers include 20 members of the Sterling Fair committee and over 50 additional people who help setup, run, and clean up after the fair.

    The Exhibitor rules and categories booklet for the baking, craft, vegetable and flower competitions, along with exhibit card entry forms, may be accessed at https://sterlingfair.org/exhibits/ There are 33 separate categories for flowers, herbs, and arrangements – all entrants are welcome.

  • Thursday, August 17 – Sunday, August 20 – Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society Livestock Show & Fair

    The Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society Livestock Show & Fair has grown into a four day island institution. From humble origins as a single day exhibition showcasing livestock and the enterprise of everyday life, the Fair has grown into an Island institution. The token final hurrah of summer, it is the place where islanders of all ages gather to meet—and eat—in the heat. The 161st Fair takes place this year August 17 – 20, and the theme is Grow it, Sew it, Show it!! For details on exhibiting, visit https://marthasvineyardagriculturalsociety.org/the-fair

  • Wednesday & Thursday, July 19 – 21, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Southeastern District Standard Flower Show

    Wednesday & Thursday, July 19 – 21, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Southeastern District Standard Flower Show

    The Heritage Museums and Gardens, 67 Grove Street in Sandwich is the setting for the 2023 Southeastern District Standard Flower Show. This major flower show is presented at Heritage by the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts Southeastern District’s garden clubs and its award-winning Design & Horticulture Study Group. See beautiful, creative floral designs, lush seasonal horticulture, fascinating educational displays, and artistic crafts alongside Heritage Museums & Gardens’ renowned collections. This year’s theme is “Eureka!” The two day event, July 19 – 21, is free with admission to the Gardens. For more information visit  www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org.

     

  • Friday, June 23 – Sunday, June 25 – The Newport Flower Show: The Grand Tour

    The 2023 Newport Flower Show will celebrate the early 19th-century custom of a trip as a means of gaining both exposure and association with the sophistication of Europe. The title of this year’s event is The Grand Tour.

    Guests will be enriched by surroundings steeped in cultural and social history while delighting in all the color and beauty of the floral world. The Show will take place at Marble House, Newport, R.I., from June 23-25, 2023.

    Rosecliff is undergoing several important restoration projects this summer and is not available to host the 2023 Show. We will return to Rosecliff in 2024. Flower Show and Opening Reception Tickets will be available as of April 1. Visit www.newportmansions.org

  • Thursday, June 15 – Saturday, June 17 – ADS National Convention: Grand Ole Daylilies

    The American Daylily Society is thrilled to have you join them for the 2023 National Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. The host hotel is the Sonesta Nashville Airport Hotel, and details will be available at https://ahs2023national.com/. Although New Englanders are used to peak daylily bloom in July, you will get a jump on the season down South. There will be tours, lectures, and retail opportunities.

  • Friday – Sunday, June 9, 10, & 11 – L.E.A.F 2023 Festival of Flowers

    Running over three days in June, June 9 – 11, L.E.A.F will include:

    – Extensive floral installations across the Meatpacking District

    – A European Flower and Homeware Market

    – Consumer Floral Design classes

    – Retail Pop-ups and in-store floral activations

    – Brand Experiences

    – In-store floral activations

    – Epicurean experiences

    – Street Music

    – Guerrilla ‘Flower-Bombs’ throughout the district

    With over 100 collaborators creating bespoke L.E.A.F experiences, the festival is the perfect destination for a day immersed in beauty and nature…all in the heart of N.Y. For nearly 100 years a Flower Show existed in New York  – attended by the city’s most interesting characters  – President Truman opened the show and F. Scott Fitzgerald included it in his stories about New York Cafe Society.

    At a time where community and the environment are more important than ever, L.E.A.F in 2023 provides a platform to have a conversation around nature through a series of curated programs,  bountiful  installations, floral classes, brand activations, retail and epicurean experiences. For complete details visit https://www.leafflowershow.com/

  • Friday, May 19, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, and Saturday, May 20, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Welcome to the Park, NGC Standard Flower Show

    The Springfield Garden Club is hosting a National Garden Club Standard Flower Show at the Barney Carriage House, Forest Park, on Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20. The Carriage House is loated at 200 Trafton Road in Springfield. Telephone 413-285-3163. Judging occurs on Thursday, and the show is free and open to the public at 2 pm that day, and from 10 – 2 the following morning. For a Schedule of the Show, visit https://www.springfieldgardenclubma.org/news/events

  • Saturday, May 6, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, and Sunday, May 7, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Seven States Daffodil Society Show

    The annual Seven States Daffodil Society Show features hundreds of cut daffodil flowers in vibrant colors ranging from cream, lemon, and orange, to pink, red, and green. View an incredible display of blooms and learn about the classes and culture of different daffodil varieties. Judges will select the best specimens for awards. The show takes place at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill on May 6 and 7. On your visit, explore New England Botanic Garden’s Field of Daffodils. Over a sloping hillside, more than 25,000 daffodils (Narcissus cvs.) come into bloom each year, and when they do, it’s a dramatic sight to behold.  This event is included with General Admission.  For information visit https://nebg.org/shows/

  • Thursday, March 30 – Sunday, April 2 – Galleria – Living Artfully, an NGC Design Specialty Flower Show

    The Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc., Sheryl McGookin, President, invites you to Galleria- Living Artfully, an NGC Design Specialty Flower Show, on March 30 – April 2 at the Rhode Island Home Show, Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin Street in Providence. Hours are: March 30 – 31, noon- 9 pm; April 1, 10 am – 9 pm, and April 2, 10 am – 5 pm. Admission is free with ticket to the Rhode Island Home Show. Living artfully is how we express who we are through art in everyday life. An artful life, simply put, means it is a life that is filled with art – the art that we create, the art that we consume and the art that we share. By appreciating the world around us, by simplifying our lives, setting a mood, and creating things, we move closer to artful living. The Galleria highlights art, culture, travel, fashion, food, wine and more – the essentials to cultivating an artful way of life – through aesthetics, harmony and beauty. After a stroll down the promenade of floral designs, it is our hope that you leave feeling creative and serene. The complete schedule may be found here. If you are interested in exhibiting, advance registration is required – contact the Design Entries Chairman, Judy L. Gray at judy.gray123@gmail.com

  • Saturday, March 4 – Sunday, March 12 – The Philadelphia Flower Show 2023: The Garden Electric

    The 2023 Philadelphia Flower Show makes its return to the Pennsylvania Convention Center to amaze visitors with an exciting floral experience, bringing together dynamic designers, bold exhibits, world-class shopping, education, music, food, and family fun.

    Open daily from 10 am – 7 pm; until 8 pm on March 4, March 10 & 11; open until 6 pm on March 12. Tickets are valid for one visit, any day of the Show. Tickets are available HERE In addition to seeing the magnificent exhibits, there are many special events throughout the run of the Show, some needing separate admission tickets. There is Butterflies Live! Experience beautiful and exotic creatures, learn how to attract butterflies to your garden and snap the perfect selfie with you and some fluttery friends. Flowers After Hours on March 11 from 8:30 – 11:30 will allow you to drink, eat, and dance among the beautiful exhibits. Enjoy the night with great tastings and incredible live music. Admission includes exclusive access to the Flower Show after the Show closes for public entry. This event is for guests 21 years and older. Artisan Row is an elevated crafting experience led by talented horticultural artisans. Partake in a variety of arts that includes fresh floral crowns, personalized candle making, dried floral arranging, and botanical jewelry. Design and Dine, sponsored by Smithers-Oasis, is a social, hands-on experience while creating your own Garden Electric-inspired floral arrangement, all while enjoying a light bite. This fun activity is the perfect way for loved ones to spend time together and create something unique. Get into The Garden Electric spirit and purchase a pre-made fresh floral crown on the Show floor from the Bloom Bar. Pick from an array of fresh floral crowns –grab, go, and wear! Subaru is sponsoring a Potting Party. Learn the tricks of the trade at these energetic container gardening workshops hosted by designer Tu Bloom (designer for the GRAMMYs®) and sponsored by Subaru of America. Make your plans now.