Updated February 2019.
The Philadelphia Flower Show
The Philadelphia Flower Show is not your run-of-the-mill flower show. It’s the oldest and largest in the country. It’s even won an award for world’s best event. To learn about the history of the show, click here. It is truly a sight to behold and the event is set to attract 250,000 visitors, if previous year’s numbers are any indicator. This year, from March 2-10, the Philadelphia Convention Center is transformed into a horticultural homage to the 50th anniversary of Woodstock. The 2019 theme is “Flower Power” and it explores the impact that flowers can have on society.
Exhibits and Vendors
Exhibitors include all the best known nurseries in the area and their installations are created with adherence to the theme of the show. For 2018’s list of exhibitors and their exhibits, click here. In addition to the exhibits, there are professional demonstrations and lectures. If you would like to take home a momento or are inspired by what you’ve seen, you won’t want to miss the shopping area, featuring over 150 vendors. You can find botanically inspired jewelry, flower themed aprons, all kinds or specialty gardening equipment from gloves to trowels to irrigation systems and, of course, plants galore.
Attending the event
Who goes to the flower show? Many locals go religiously, every year. It’s a wonderful thing to do as a family or to entertain out of town guests. If you are visiting the area (perhaps planning to move to Philadelphia, the Main Line or other surrounding suburbs), you will not be disappointed. My recommendation would be to take public transportation or a cab or Uber/Lyft because the parking rates are very high during the show’s run. Here are some pictures of previous shows to give you an idea of the scope of this event.
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