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Festival des Fleurs de Louisiane
2008 DATE:
Saturday, April 5 - Sunday, April 6
Festival des Fleurs de Louisiane is beginning its 19th year as the premier Garden Show and Sale for the Acadiana area. This event evolved from a small group of individuals interested in organizing a fund-raiser to provide the Ira Nelson Horticulture Center with additional funding.
The Festival is held in the spring each year at the Blackham Coliseum on Johnston Street in Lafayette. The sales booth area provides visitors the opportunity to purchase the newest plants on the market, as well as those plant selections that remain consistent favorites year after year. Not only are plants available for sale, but also items such as tools, supplies, books, pottery, garden ornaments and more. What makes our event unique is that all vendors are required to sell only garden-related items. If it is for or about the garden, you will find it here.
In addition to the sales area there is also a display area by local plant organizations such as The Lafayette Garden Club, the Bonsai Society of Acadiana, and the Acadian Orchid Society.
HOURS:
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ADMISSION:
$5.00 Adults
Children under 12 free.
LOCATION:
Blackham Coliseum
2330 Johnston Street
Lafayette, Louisiana
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES:
Free face painting!
Plant potting activities!
WIN A FOUNTAIN FOR YOUR GARDEN:
A drawing will be held for a beautiful garden fountain. The fountain was donated by All Season's Nursery and is valued at $750.00.
FESTIVAL DES FLEURS PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST:
A photographic contest will be an added feature to this year’s Festival des Fleurs de Louisiane. There will be two categories – one for Flowers and another for Other Horticulture. The competition will be divided into two groups – Students through High School and Adults. Only One Photo (1) may be submitted by each contestant and it Must be an 8 X 10 image. The entrant should place his name, town or city, telephone number, category and group on the back of the photo. If it is a student they should, also, include the name of their school. All photographs must be mailed to Festival des Fleurs Photo Contest at 510 E. Butcher Switch Rd., Lafayette, La. 70507 and received no later than March 28th to be eligible for the judging. Photos will not be returned. Ribbons will be awarded for First, Second, Third and Honorable Mention in each category and group. All photos will be displayed at Festival des Fleurs on April 5th and 6th. Any questions call 235-6937 or e-mail nbgr@bellsouth.net.
DEADLINE FOR CONTEST: MARCH 28TH
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