Flower Show | Special Events

2008 Special Events

NEW: Family Lounge
Official Sponsor:

Contributing Sponsors:

Families relax with the toddlers in the new Family Lounge. Let the little ones play house in a kid friendly home from TH Properties. Parents can put on a puppet show for their kids at the Smith Memorial Playground puppet theater. Plus take a picture with some of your favorite Sesame Place topiary characters. Before you leave, pick up a checklist for kids so they can find all the fun things in the Flower Show gardens and the PNC Grow Up Great kit. Parents enter to win great prizes like tickets to an upcoming Kimmel Center program.

Click here for a schedule of events at the Family Lounge.

ENTERTAINMENT AT THE SHOW
Special Thanks to:

“Jazz it Up!” comes alive with LIVE performances during the Show Week. Click here for complete schedule (subject to change).

The Bourbon Street Stage highlights the New Orleans Style music. PHS has worked in conjunction with Philly to New Orleans, a non-profit organization which supports New Orleans musicians and raises funds for the rebuilding of New Orleans. For upcoming Katrina fundraising concerts and other Philly to New Orleans events, please go to Philly to New Orleans.

The Legends Stage presented by Settlement Music School highlights alumni, staff and students from Settlement Music School celebrating its 100th anniversary.

Both Stages are located in A Hall. Click here for a schedule of events.

ALL-STAR CULINARY PRESENTATIONS
Hosted by Chef Joseph Shilling & Assisted by Chefs and Students of:

, range provided by Almo Corporation

Contributing Sponsor:

Room 204B
March 2-9, 2008
12 pm, 1:30 pm and 3 pm

FREE live cooking presentations by local celebrity chefs held three times each day! From sassy Cuban cuisine to heart healthy vegetarian learn the tips and tricks from the experts. Hosted by Chef Joseph E. Shilling and the Art Institute of Philadelphia, Culinary School.

Click here for a schedule of presenters.

RAISE YOUR GLASS

Let’s celebrate spring! Toast the Flower Show Monday through Saturday nights after 5 pm and Sunday afternoons. Stroll around the Show while enjoying refreshments, cash bar and gardening demonstrations on the Show floor.

THE LECTURE SERIES
Rooms 201B and 201C
March 2-9, 2008
Sponsored By :

FREE daily lectures range from flower arranging, container gardening, landscaping and gardening on your deck to pest control, Ikebana, growing orchids and much, much more. Suitable for all experience levels. National and local gardening authors, celebrities and experts discuss a broad range of horticultural topics including how-to tips for your flowers, yard and vegetable gardens. Check here for a schedule of speakers.

THE GARDENER'S STUDIO

Sponsored by

FREE daily demonstrations presented by regional gardening experts Hall B on the Show Floor. Check here for a schedule of speakers.

DESTINATION SHOWCASE
sponsored by:

Visit travel and destination partners at the Show for great specials and promotions. Located throughout the Second Level Concourse.

GARDEN TEA
Room 202
March 2-9, 2008
Two seatings daily (12:30 - 2:00 pm and 3:45 - 5:15 pm)

Come, relax, enjoy! Garden Tea at the Philadelphia Flower Show, a scrumptious way to spend the day! Tea sandwiches, pastries, and cookies along with your favorite blend of tea nourish the soul and the senses. The floral decorated room is a soothing respite from the excitement of the Show and a perfect gift for your family, your good friends or yourself.

Admission is $28 per person. Flower Show admission is NOT included in the price of Tea. Tea tickets are non-refundable.

Seating is pre-assigned at tables for four to five persons. Reservations must be accompanied by payment. For groups over 20, please check for availability before ordering.

Garden Tea for the 2008 Flower Show is
SOLD OUT.

Accepting reservations for the 2009 Garden Tea in November, 2008.