INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Flower + Patio Show returns for its 65th year on Saturday, March 11 and runs through Sunday, March 19. One of the oldest and most successful flower shows in the U.S. features showcase gardens crafted by many of Indiana’s premier landscapers, hundreds of finer outdoor living experts and thousands of ideas, solutions and products to take home. It will be held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center – West Pavilion and Exposition Hall, 1202 E. 38th St.
The Indianapolis Landscape Association is proud to present the Feature Gardens for this year’s Flower + Patio Show, with big vibrant colors and creative landscaping. The gardens are inspiring for homeowners and give you a chance to see how various plants and flowers would actually look around your home.
The Plant Market is the best place to be to get a sneak peek at all the sights and scents of the upcoming spring season. One of the most popular features at the Flower + Patio Show, the Plant Market has everything from fresh flowers and plants to gardening supplies right at your fingertips. And you can’t miss it — it’s right at the entrances of West Pavilion and Expo Hall.
It’s time to see who can build the most dynamite deck in the Deck Wars competition, sponsored by Trex. Four top decking contractors from Central Indiana duke it out in real time — designing and building one-of-a-kind decks. Each builder gets a 20×20-foot space in Expo Hall, and Flower + Patio Show attendees choose the winner, decided on Friday, March 17!
Floral professionals from the Great Lakes Floral Association get you inspired and excited about everything that blooms. Appearing on the Oberfields Outdoor Living Stage, the designers present design hacks for floral design; fun with florals; wedding bouquet trends; and floral designs for the DIYer.
While you are attending, be sure to stop by the Purdue Extension booth to talk to Master Gardeners about your gardening issues. Purdue Master Gardener Program trains gardening enthusiasts as volunteers to assist Purdue Extension with home horticulture education in communities throughout Indiana.
Be sure to check out the many workshops at the Flower + Patio Show, including those on flower arranging, hydroponics, building your own terrarium, and much more.
Hours for the show are Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, and children under 12 are free. Ticket discount vouchers are available onlien at www.IndianaFlowerandPatioShow.com, or at participating Central Indiana Ace Hardware stores.
