‘The World’s Largest Indoor Flower Show’
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The Philadelphia International Flower Show welcomes you to “Riviera Holiday,” which will allow you to fall in love with gardening all over again, thanks to the inspiration by the world’s exotic Mediterranean gardens. This wonderful event takes place February 29 to March 8 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
As you enter the Show, groves of Citrus trees lead the way providing a lush dramatic promenade to the sunshine drenched landscape ahead. Breathe in fragrant waves of lavender inspired by the terraced gardens of Monaco.
The Riviera Holiday beckons you to embrace your inner romantic and create a Mediterranean inspired garden of your own.
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 get to experience drifts of purple and white spiked salvia, specimen succulents and, an intoxicating variety of scented geraniums, roses, rosemary and sage create a stunning mosaic that is at once picturesque and charming. Walk the esplanade of flowering arches. Become enraptured by the delightful dimension of Show gardens and dramatic accents that rise in soft meadows of horticultural perfection. Explore the allure and extraordinary plant palette of some of the world’s captivating coastal regions.
Explore ornamental fountains and herb parterres that provide irresistible appeal along with sustainable lower maintenance, water-wise options that are both responsive to and reflective of temperate conditions.
The result of the 2020 Philadelphia Show will bring visitors many beautiful and scenic backdrops all in one place! Don’t miss this marvelous event!
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. ~ Flower Show Experiences ~
• Pre-View Party: February 28 ~ 6 pm – 10 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: February 28 – March 8. February 28 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 – 6 ~ 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 6 ~ 6 pm to 9 pm – Four -legged friends and their owners are invited to “Fido Friday” on March 8. ~ More Info ~
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.
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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
February 29 – 8, 2020
Hours
Saturday | February 29 | 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday | March 1 | 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Monday – Friday | March 2 – 6 | 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday | March 7 | 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday | March 8 | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Cost
Adults: Advance online for $42 until February 28. Then at Box Office February 29 – March 8 will be $48.
Young Friend: ages 18 – 29 with valid ID: Advance online for $26. Then at Box Office February 29 – March 8 will be $30.
Children ages 5-17: Advance online for $17 until February 28. Then at Box Office February 29 – March 8 will be $20.
**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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