MOBILE, Ala. – The award winning Festival of Flowers will celebrate its 31st year in downtown Mobile’s Cathedral Square by proudly showcasing life-sized living sculptures created by regionally acclaimed florists, artists and garden designers.

These artists will vie for bragging rights for the Festival of Flowers People’s Choice Award by highlighting the theme “Make Your Mark.” Visitors can view the elaborate plant creations in Cathedral Square and cast their vote via QR code or weblink. Donation required for entry.

Special events include a Saturday morning Exotic Car Show, Buds and Brews, and self-guided tours of area gardens. On Sunday, visitors can bring a furry friend to enjoy the show during Welcome All Wags from 3-5 p.m.

Join us to give back to our healthcare community and celebrate those that have made their mark in Mobile. Festival proceeds will be used to purchase advanced electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment for the USA Health Providence Cardiac Care Unit.

Produced by the Providence Foundation, the 2024 Festival of Flowers will inspire and nurture the gardener in all of us. Recognized in 2021 and 2023 as Alabama Magazine’s “Best of Bama Charity Event,” the Festival of Flowers continues the tradition of delighting and educating visitors of all ages.

Festival Fun

• Show Hours – Friday, March 8, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; donation required for entry
• ArtWalk – Friday, March 8, 6 to 9 p.m., donation required for entry
• Exotic Car Show – Saturday, March 9, 9 to 11 a.m. (rain date: Sunday, March 10, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
• Buds and Brews – Saturday, March 9, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., ticket required
• Welcome All Wags – Sunday, March 10, 3 to 5 p.m.
• Art in the Garden – original works by noted Mobile artist
• Seminars and Demonstrations – expert advice for the home and garden
• Self-guided tours – Enjoy area landmarks and gardens

Donation required for entry – Card, Cash, Venmo or Paypal
Buds and Brews – $40 per person, tickets can be purchased online