Festival of Flowers- LoDa Style

Description

The award winning Festival of Flowers will celebrate its 29th year in downtown Mobile’s Cathedral Square by proudly showcasing life-sized living sculptures created by the Mobile area’s best teams of florists, nurseries, landscapers, designers and artists. They will compete for bragging rights for the Festival of Flowers People's Choice Award by highlighting our Gulf Coast gifts: by land, air & sea. These elaborate plant creations will be viewed from a socially distanced space and voted on with a QR code or link. Enjoy outdoor seminars and select vendors that are in keeping with the Festival of Flowers tradition. Special events include a Saturday morning Exotic Car Show, tours of area landmarks, and on Sunday, we will Welcome All Wags at a designated time to enjoy the show with your favorite furry friend. Let's safely have fun, give back to our healthcare community, celebrate the Mobile area and watch as our most creative show off their talents! Produced by the Ascension Providence Foundation, the 2022 Festival of Flowers will inspire and nurture the gardener in all of us. Recognized in 2021 as Alabama Magazine’s “Best of Bama Charity Event”, Main Street Mobile’s “Downtown Inspiration Award”, and “Best COVID Business Pivot” by Lagniappe Weekly, the 2022 Festival of Flowers continues the tradition of delighting and educating visitors of all ages. March 11-13, come celebrate with us! Features of the 2022 Festival: ? Life-Size Living Sculptures – Stroll through larger than life displays by regionally acclaimed florists, artists and garden designers. ? Exotic Car Show - Saturday, March 12th from 9:00-11:00. Rain date: Sunday, March 13th, 11:30-1:30. ? Art in the Garden – original works by noted Mobile artist ? Seminars and Demonstrations- expert advice for the home and garden. ? Tours - Enjoy area landmarks and gardens. ? Festival proceeds will be used to purchase Advanced MRI Patient Monitors Donation required for entry-Card, Cash or Paypal Buds and Brews - $30 in advance, $35 day of