‘The World’s Largest Indoor Flower Show’
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The Philadelphia International Flower Show welcomes you to “Flower Power,” which will pay tribute to the enormous impact of flowers on our lives, from March 2 to 10, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
The world’s leading floral and garden designers will explore how flowers convey a wide range of emotions and messages in a universal language that transcends cultures and borders. Visitors will enjoy stunning landscapes, imaginative gardens, and breathtaking floral displays will interpret flowers’ power to inspire, decorate, style, and enrich our lives. Through imaginative exhibits, guests will see ideas like community, healing, peace, transformation, and hope brought to life in surprising, vibrant ways.
This awesome annual event is a must see! So bring your creative juices, your cameras, and your walking shoes!
The Philadelphia International Flower Show Experience & Atmosphere
The Philadelphia Flower Show is an annual event, the largest indoor flower show in the world, that will attract more than 260,000 people.
Guests will be surrounded by towering vine sculptures adorned with artistic interpretations of flowers, plants, and butterflies. Easy-to-view “pods” will display the spectacular floral creations of the FTD World Cup, the world’s most prestigious floral design competition. And from above, a sprawling meadow comprised of colorful wildflowers will float dreamlike over all the action.
Nearly 8,000 flowers of more than 85 varieties will surround the pods and sculptures in the entry – saturating the space with vibrant colors and fragrant scents. Over 1,000 feet of aluminum will be used to construct artistic vine sculptures embellished with 600 preserved flowers and mesh interpretations of flowers and butterflies. The meadow, comprised of 18,000 floral and grass stems, will be suspended 25 feet in the air over 1,200 square feet of the Show floor.
The result of the 2019 Philadelphia Show will bring visitors many beautiful and scenic backdrops all in one place! Don’t miss this marvelous event!
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The Philadelphia Flower Show’s Special Events and Activities
There is more than just the amazing exhibits at the Flower Show. There will be themed nights, activities, and much more.
• Pre-View Party: March 1 ~ Starting at 7 pm. Experience the beautiful designs and displays of the Flower Show before it opens to the public. Proceeds from the black-tie fundraiser will benefit the greening initiatives of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. There will be Best in Show awards, drinks and food and live music. For info & tickets, click here.
• Butterflies Live: March 1 – 10. March 1 is only for members. Back by popular demand, the habitat will feature native plants that attract butterflies and encourage pollination. More than 1,000 butterflies, of 20 domestic and exotic species, will be included in this engaging attraction. For more info & tickets, click here.
• Early Morning Tours: March 2 – 10 ~ Guided early morning tours are led by expert docents and veteran Flower Show enthusiasts. Start your day at the Flower Show hours before the general public listening to fascinating stories about the Show exhibits, design inspiration and challenges, Flower Show history, and more! ~ More info & tickets ~
• Fido Friday: March 8 ~ 6 pm to 9 pm – Four -legged friends and their owners are invited to “Fido Friday” on March 8. ~ More Info ~
• FTD World Cup 2019: March 1 – 3 ~ Visitors to the 2019 Philadelphia Flower Show will have the opportunity to witness one of the world’s most prestigious floral design competitions, which hasn’t been held in the United States since 1985. The FTD World Cup 2019 brings together the world’s top floral designers, representing 23 countries, for an intense floral design competition where the winner will be named Interflora World Cup champion For more info, FTD World Cup 2019.
For more Philadelphia Flower Show activities and events, click here.
Flower Show Updates: Follow hashtag #FlowerShow on Twitter. Twitter handle: @PhilaFlowerShow & The Philadelphia Flower Show on Facebook, Click Here.
History of Philadelphia Flower Show
Philadelphia paved the way in improving the quality of life and creating a sense of community through horticulture when the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society was founded in 1827. Philly being the first horticultural society in America. After that, the nation’s first flower show was held in Philadelphia in 1829 which showcased many exotic and native plants from the society members. In 1968, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) become the official producer of the Philadelphia Flower Show.
The flower show brings in a lot of funds from such things as ticket sales, sponsorship contributions, and exhibitors. All the proceeds support the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and helps fund PHS’s outreach programs including Philadelphia Green, the nation’s largest and most comprehensive neighborhood greening program. This specific program helps plant street trees, maintaining neighborhood parks, and creating vegetable and flower gardens. Not only is the Philadelphia Flower Show an excellent time, but that it gives back to many communities in one way or another.
Location
Pennsylvania Convention Center
12th and Arch Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Dates
March 2 – 10, 2019
Hours
Saturday | March 2 | 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday | March 3 | 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Monday – Friday | March 4 – 8 | 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday | March 9 | 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday | March 10 | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Cost
Adults: Advance online for $29.95 until March 1. Then online March 2 – 10 will be $32 weekdays and $38 weekends. $35 weekdays and $42 weekends at the door.
Students ages 17 – 24 with valid ID: Advance online for $21. Then online March 2 – 10 will be $21 for weekdays and weekends. $24 weekdays and $26 weekends at the door.
Children ages 2-16: Advance online for $17 until March 1. Then online March 2 – 10 will be $17. $19 weekdays and $20 weekends at the door.
**There are group & family packages as well. A service fee of $1.50 per ticket is applied at checkout.
Tickets Online | Click Here
Flower Show Updates
Follow hashtag #FlowerShow on Twitter. Twitter handle: @PhilaFlowerShow The Philadelphia Flower Show on Facebook, Click Here.
Phone
(215) 988-8899
Web Site
Some pictures courtesy of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society – Rest by Jeff Belonger for MyPhillyAlive
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