PHILADELPHIA — This year's Philadelphia Flower Show is a bit different from the past due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The 2021 iteration will be held outdoors in Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park from June 5 to June 13 and will be themed "Habitat: Nature's Masterpiece."
And the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society outlined the full schedule of event for this year's show.
"The 2021 Flower Show will inspire and bring joy to our visitors and provide gardeners with a wonderful highlight to the growing season," said Sam Lemheney, PHS Chief of Shows & Events.
Tickets are available for sale online now. The cost is $45 for adults; $30 for people 18 to 29 years old; $20 for kids 5 to 17; and kids 4 and younger get in free.
This year, tickets must be reserved in advance for either a morning session or an afternoon session. The ticket is good only for the guest's reserved session.
Discounts and free tickets are available for Philadelphia Horticulture Society members at specific membership levels.
Also, members can get early access at the Member's Preview Day from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. June 4.
Member Premium tickets are also valid from June 6 to June 13 with a special members-only arrival time of 9 a.m., one hour prior to the show's public opening at 10 a.m. Reservations are not necessary for Member Premium Ticket time slots.
The Flower Show will host two sessions each day from June 5 to June 13. These timed sessions help to promote safety and social distancing.
Session hours are:
June 5
- Morning Session: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Afternoon Session: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
June 6 to June 13
- Morning Session: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Afternoon Session: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
The last guest entry each day is 30 minutes prior to close.
The 2021 Flower Show will host the most designers in Show history.
Confirmed exhibitors to date include:
- Balmori Associates, a women-led, NY-based international urban and landscape design firm
- Donald Pell, Donald Pell Gardens, designer of alluring, immersive gardens with naturalistic plant communities
- Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators
- Wambui Ippolito, a horticulturist based in NYC who works for Martha Stewart
More exhibitors will be added as the show dates grow nearer.
Even with the show being held outside, the horticulture society is enforcing health and safety measures to keep attendees, staff, vendors, and exhibitors safe.
Measures include timed and dated tickets that must be reserved in advance, daily attendance caps will allow for social distancing, requiring masks for entry and the duration of the show, and an enhanced schedule for cleaning regimens to ensure sanitizing of all public areas.
All visitors will be reminded of these measures and the need for self-monitoring of their health before attending the show attendance.
This year's Flower Show will feature three unique "Districts" that focus on the interests of gardening enthusiasts at all skill levels.
Each District will have an integrated set of characteristics that include floral and plant displays; shopping; education; interactive displays; experiences; and themed food and beverage options.
The Design District is the show's centerpiece, providing guests with a 360-egree view of large-scale floral and landscape displays; the Plant District will showcase plants at their peak of perfection; and the Garden District will be an educational area where guests learn how to bring new gardening ideas to life at home.
In addition to the floral, plant, and landscape displays across the show grounds, other areas will engage gardeners during Show dates, including:
- Gardeners' Green: as a testament to a historic public commons area, the Gardener's Green space will showcase beautiful, creative, sustainable, and practical approaches to enhancing everyday living through horticulture – from front yards, to kitchen gardens, edible landscaping, even rain gardens. Experts will be on hand to customize guest visits, answer questions, and share techniques and ideas with downloadable subject guides tailored to plant lovers' needs.
- PHS Members' Lounge: this area will include curated selections from the PHS McLean Library for garden enthusiasts to enjoy
- PHS Shop: the onsite destination for Show-specific merchandise
In addition to the three districts, the horticulture society will host several special events during the Show dates.
Events include:
Butterflies Live! — June 5 to June 13, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Guests will experience native butterflies in a socially distanced outdoor exhibit; held outdoors with safety measures in place; additional fee applies.
Evening at the Flower Show — June 5, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
A special evening fundraiser that supports PHS's work all year in service to strengthening communities throughout the region; held outdoors with safety measures in place; additional fee applies.
Flowers After Hours — June 11, time TBD
Theme is "Hort Couture," where guests will wear their floral best and safely tour the Show grounds with live music, food and beverage options; held outdoors with safety measures in place; additional fee applies.
Family Frolic — June 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Perfect for anyone with children looking for a fun day outside with kid-friendly activities, sights and sounds; held outdoors with safety measures in place; no additional fee
The Flower Show will also feature a wide variety of menu options, including Park Picnics that can be pre-ordered; a Food Bazaar with multiple food stalls; The Beer Garden within the Garden District; Tastes of Philly; traveling refreshments; available meals and seating within the Park's landmark Boathouse; and more.
Additional outdoor designated eating areas will be available for guest safety.
And the PHS Bloom Philly! contest will precede the show in May. The contest involves numerous local businesses that create floral-themed window displays and creations that celebrate the Flower Show.
From May 8 to May 31, the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District will host "Garden Days," a three-week series of socially distanced events where the area's small businesses and restaurants will celebrate flowers, plants, and the environment.
March 11, 2021 at 03:56AM
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