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Creativity Blossoms at Festival
The 2024 Festival of Flowers in Mobile is A Canvas of Floral Artistry
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Get ready for an art-infused escape to Mobile’s Cathedral Square, where the 31st annual Festival of Flowers is set to transform the heart of downtown into a vibrant tapestry of horticultural masterpieces. From March 8-10 this award-winning festival promises a visual feast as the Mobile area’s top florists, nurseries, landscapers, designers, and artists vie for the Festival of Flowers People’s Choice Award.
Artistry in Full Bloom
Produced by the Providence Foundation, the 2024 Festival of Flowers isn’t just a celebration of nature’s beauty; it’s a canvas for creativity and philanthropy. Join the spectacle as floral displays and sculptures take center stage, each telling a unique story. This event, recognized as Alabama Magazine’s “Best of Bama Charity Event” in 2021 and 2023, seamlessly combines artistic expression with a commitment to advancing healthcare.
Gallery of Events:
Festival of Flowers Gala (Thursday, March 7, 7-10 p.m.): Experience an evening under the stars, surrounded by floral wonders. Tickets: $175.
ArtWalk (Friday, March 8, 6 to 9 p.m., Cathedral Square): Immerse yourself in the downtown ArtWalk, where floral art meets urban creativity. Donation required for entry.
Buds and Brews (Saturday, March 9, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Cathedral Square): An evening of gastronomic delights, craft beer, and live musical artistry by The Brandon Green Band. Tickets: $40.
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Show Hours are:
March 8 / 10 a.m. -9 p.m.
March 9 / 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
March 10/ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Beyond the Canvas:
Explore the artistic offerings beyond the main festival:
Cathedral Café (Friday, March 8, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.): Enjoy live music by Symone French and savor a bagged lunch from Stevie’s Kitchen.
Exotic Car Show (Saturday, March 9, 9 to 11 a.m.): A visual spectacle of automotive artistry at Cathedral Square.
Welcome All Wags (Sunday, March 10, 3 to 5 p.m.): Let your furry friends join the artistic celebration.
Unleash Your
Inner Artist:
The Festival of Flowers invites you to escape into a world where nature and art intertwine, creating an immersive experience that goes beyond traditional floral displays. Don’t miss the chance to explore Mobile’s artistic soul during this extraordinary weekend – a canvas of creativity, community, and, above all, the art of blooming.
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