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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Botanical Gardens SPRING Plant Festival

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Spring Back into the Gardens!

Join us for a two-day celebration of all things plants! The ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Botanical Gardens Spring Plant Festival brings together over 40 local growers, rare and native plants, artisan goods, food trucks and family-friendly activities — all in the beautiful setting of the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Botanical Gardens.

Whether you're an experienced gardener or just getting your hands dirty for the first time, this is the perfect place to discover your next favorite plant — and get expert advice while you’re at it.

Tickets 

Discounted tickets are no longer available.

Tickets will be sold at the door for $10

Vendor List

The Plant, Food, and Artisanal vendors you can expect to see!

  • Moonlight Meadows
  • ABC Tropical Plant Nursery
  • Prana Farms
  • Oh 4 Succ’s Sake
  • Fat Daddy Bakeshop
  • Tampa African Violet Society
  • Tampa Bay Chapter Rare Fruit Council Int'l, Inc.
  • Eva's Ideas
  • Green Leaf Worm Farm
  • MAD Plants
  • Hey There Dough-Lila Baking Co.
  • Grassroots Nursery
  • 3 Seasons Growers
  • Orchids and Tropical Plants 101
  • Passion Fruit & Co.
  • Bee Happy Native Nursery
  • Island Bamboo Garden
  • Elting's Exotic Plants
  • Third Insight Design and Nursery
  • The Honey Couple
  • The Suncoast Chapter of the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Native Plant Society Inc.
  • Jessica’s Lovely Garden
  • Pat's Pottery
  • George Griepenburg
  • The Little Adventure Farm
  • Boyce Nursery, LLC
  • Amelia's Garden
  • Traditions School of Herbal Studies
  • Wallace Nursery
  • UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County
  • Kessler's Cacti & Things
  • Little Tree Homestead Nonprofit
  • My Crazy Plant Life
  • The Little Adventure Farm
  • Calusa Palms Nursery, LLC
  • Christine's Tropical & Exotic Plants Inc.
  • Central ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Orchids and More
  • Mid ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Begonia and Exotic Plant Club
  • M.C. Ice
  • Munchies Kettle Korn
  • Scully's Cafe LLC
  • Dog and Bun On Da Run
  • The Meatless Mexican
  • Hey There Dough-Lila Baking Co.
  • Tampa Plant Tita
  • Kokehana
  • Self Made Boba and Tea
  • marrypotter

Festival Highlights

  • Shop a wide selection of rare, native, and exotic plants
  • Connect with local growers and plant experts
  • Browse artisan vendors with handcrafted goods
  • Enjoy delicious eats from Tampa’s best food trucks
  • Bring your furry friend (on a leash)
  • Create memories with fun activities for the whole family

Event Details

Dates: April 11 – 12, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Membership early access at 8:30 a.m.
Location: ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Botanical Gardens
12210 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Pine Drive, Tampa, FL 33612

Accessibility

  • Visitor parking available on-site —
  • Handicap parking available along ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Pine Drive
  • Plant Pick-Up Area located next to the admission tents
  • Please note: The BullRunner shuttle will NOT be in service during the event

Accessibility Accommodations or Questions? 

The ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Botanical Gardens is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all guests. If you require reasonable accommodations or have any questions, please contact us at botanicalgardens@usf.edu before the event.

All dogs and small pets on leashes are welcome!

Don’t miss this beloved spring tradition!

Come for the plants — stay for the people, food, and inspiration.