Festival des Fleurs de Louisiane

April 9, 2022 · 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Blackham Coliseum
2330 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA

$5.00 for Adults
Free for Children under 12
Click here to print $1.00 off admission!

Part celebration of spring's arrival, part fundraiser for UL Lafayette's Ira Nelson Horticulture Center,
and part educational outreach and resource for the enhancement of horticulture in Acadiana, the festival
is now in its 29th year. Gardening-related vendors provide the show's main attraction. Festival-goers will
discover a wealth of resources and activities as local gardening societies host displays and informational
kiosks that will share gardening techniques with attendees.

29th Year

Festival des Fleurs de Louisiane is part celebration of
spring's arrival, part educational outreach and resource
for the enhancement of horticulture in Acadiana.

All proceeds from the festival go to support UL Lafayette’s
Ira Nelson Horticulture Center. It is their primary
fund-raising event and supplements its annual budget.

This Year's Raffle

This year we’re raffling off a Patio Dining Set
that includes a table with 6 swivel chairs, an umbrella,
and its stand - valued at $1,000.00.
Raffle tickets are $5.00!

Other special garden items will be on display for a drawing.
Tickets available at the event.

Society for Louisiana Irises
Annual Iris Show

New this year, the Festival will be hosting the Society for Louisiana Irises Annual Iris Show. Don't miss this opportunity the view the hundreds of Louisiana Iris blooms on display and the chance to purchase some for your yard. The Society members will also be available to answer all of your questions and give information on growing Louisiana Iris.

Free Plant Giveaway

The first 300 attendees to enter the show will receive a free plant!

Available for Sale

Native plants, flowering shrubs, annuals, perennials, daylilies, roses, hibiscus, pass along plants, orchids, herbs, and many more varieties are available.

Related gardening items including pottery, garden ironwork, wooden garden features, hanging baskets, tools, supplies, books, bird feeders, and much more are also featured.

Participating
Local Gardening Organizations

Participating organizations include:
Acadian Orchid Society
Acadiana Rose Society
Bonsai Society of Acadiana
Lafayette Garden Club
Louisiana Gourd Society
Lafayette Parish Master Gardeners Assoc
Mike Bernard Hibiscus Society

Educational Activities
for All Ages

Educational activities to inspire all generations will include a planting
activity, horticulture demonstrations
by the Lafayette Parish Master Gardeners,
and "Ask an Expert," where even your
most perplexing gardening questions
may be answered.

Lafayette Garden Club Annual Flower Show

The display will feature competitive floral designs by club members, as well as the group's horticulture display competition which is open to all gardeners.

Displays

There will be many plant
and flower exhibitions to check out.

Bonsai Exhibit

The Bonsai Society of Acadiana will
display examples of miniaturized trees, designed and maintained by local
club members, who will be on site
to answer questions.

Ira Nelson Horticulture Center