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Date:
March 25-29, 2009
Time: 9:00a.m.—5:00p.m.,
Wednesday through Saturday and 11:00-- 5:00p.m.
Sunday
Place: Providence Hospital Campus,
6801 Airport Boulevard, Mobile, Alabama
Come escape to The Great Getaway that is Festival
of Flowers 2008! Now in its 15th year, Festival
of Flowers is the greater Gulf Coast’s premier
garden event and continues to grow in size and
recognition, attracting over 18,000 visitors over
the five day event. The festival’s newest
feature will be the Greening of Mobile. Come investigate
the newest methods with which one can “go
green” in both the home and garden—an
enlightening first for Mobile, sure to make an
impact on our community in its future. Also new
this year will be a photography competition.
 Each
spring, Festival of Flowers takes place on the
beautiful Providence Hospital campus, covering
over
eight acres under tent and sky. Recognized by
the American Bus Association (ABA) as one of the
Top 100 Events in North America and by the Southeast
Tourism Society (STS) as one of the Top 20 Events,
the Festival has received acclaim from not only
community and industry leaders but also tourism
officials. The floral extravaganza promotes an
interest in gardening and beautification and encourages
the preservation of the natural beauty that is
so much a part of Mobile’s heritage, all
while furthering the health care mission of Providence
Hospital. Since 1994, Festival of Flowers has
been Mobile’s most spectacular floral and
garden experience!
Among the show’s
feature attractions:
• Life-sized
landscaped gardens by regional landscape architects
and garden designers
• The Greening of Mobile
• Bellingrath Gardens
display by Mobile’s world-renowned garden
destination
• Featured Artist, Kathy
Whitinger
• Festival’s Choice-
A selection of plants of outstanding merit for
home gardeners in the
distinctive Lower/ Coastal
South region
• World Flower Exhibit, showcasing
blooms from around the world
• Showcase of Floral Design
• Designer Tablescapes-table
displays offering innovative ideas for entertaining
• Floral and horticultural society
exhibits
• Showcase of the newest lawn
and garden equipment
• Photography Contest
• Seminars and demonstrations
dealing with the garden
• Creative container gardens
• Gardener’s Galleria
for shopping
• Children’s activities
on Saturday and Sunday
• Garden Café-open continuously
during the show
• Ample, convenient parking
adjacent to the show (designated bus and
handicapped parking)
• Gala Preview Party Tuesday
evening for Festival supporters
Tickets: $12 at the gate;
$10 in advance; $11 for seniors at the gate; children
12 and under are admitted free. Special group
rates and packages with Bellingrath Gardens, Mobile
Museum of Art, the Exploreum, and other area attractions
are available.
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