The garden and the Tampa chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International will host the event, which will include fruit tasting, citrus tree sales, workshops on citrus care and cultivation, a children's play area and a plant holding area for those who want to put a hold on their purchases while they browse. Fruit lovers can sample oranges, grapefruit, bananas, pommelos and tangerines. Botanical Garden and Rare Fruit Council members will be admitted for free.
Parking is free.
All proceeds from the celebration will benefit the Botanical Garden and the Rare Fruit Council International. Established in 1956, USF was the first public U.S. university created in the 20 th century and is the largest metropolitan university in the Southeast.