Visitors can bid for plants and merchandise donated by vendors at a plant auction at 2 p.m. Saturday. The festival also features a silent auction beginning 9 a.m. Saturday and ending at noon Sunday. Experts lead gardening seminars on both days of the festival. Activities are also planned for young visitors in the Children's Area. Kids, a Gainesville children's day-care and activity center, is sponsoring this year's program.
Musical performers feature a variety of entertainment.
Parking is free, and a shuttle will be available for visitors from overflow parking. Parking is also available immediately east of Veterans Memorial Park off Tower Road with a free shuttle for transport to the festival and return with packages. No pets are allowed. The North Central Florida Advanced Practice Nurses return this year to provide first aid. Visitors are encouraged to use recycle containers that will be available at the park.