. In addition to strolling through the exquisite flowerscape displays, the Lehigh Valley Flower and Garden Show showcases some of the BEST experts in their fields giving demonstrations and seminars about a wide variety of topics!
Scroll down for the 2020 activities.
Printable schedule below. updated 2/7/20
Scroll down for the 2020 activities.
Printable schedule below. updated 2/7/20
Design with Nine
Allentown & Emmaus Garden Clubs share Design with Nine, how to construct a basic line design using nine stems of plant materials. They'll also share ideas about how to stage NGC creative and traditional designs as well as tips that can be used for home entertaining. All are welcome at this affordable make-and-take!
$2 on-site
FRIDAY MARCH 6: 2pm & 5pm
SATURDAY MARCH 7: 11am, 2pm & 5pm
SUNDAY MARCH 8: 12pm & 2pm
booth #215
Each class size limited to 20ppl
Allentown & Emmaus Garden Clubs share Design with Nine, how to construct a basic line design using nine stems of plant materials. They'll also share ideas about how to stage NGC creative and traditional designs as well as tips that can be used for home entertaining. All are welcome at this affordable make-and-take!
$2 on-site
FRIDAY MARCH 6: 2pm & 5pm
SATURDAY MARCH 7: 11am, 2pm & 5pm
SUNDAY MARCH 8: 12pm & 2pm
booth #215
Each class size limited to 20ppl
Face Painting by Masking Faces
Mimic springtime with a pretty painted flower or bug-out as a butterfly— choose from many great designs that will surely put some Spring in your step and some magic in your day!
$5 on-site
During all show hours
booth #tbd
Mimic springtime with a pretty painted flower or bug-out as a butterfly— choose from many great designs that will surely put some Spring in your step and some magic in your day!
$5 on-site
During all show hours
booth #tbd
Flower Arranging Class
The talented Rich Mar Florists will guide you, step by step, as you create a personally designed floral arrangement. No experience necessary. All plant materials, container, instruction AND Show Admission is included in the price.
$35.00 Click Here to Purchase Tickets
FRIDAY MARCH 6, 5:30pm - 7pm OR SATURDAY MARCH 7, 5:30pm-7pm
in The Flower Patch
Magic and Illusions by Master Magician, Magic Mike
Up Close Magic
Keep a lookout for Magic Mike as he walks around entertaining the crowds with
close-up magic.
FREE
FRIDAY MARCH 6: 12:45pm-1:45pm
SATURDAY MARCH 7: 1:45pm - 2:45pm
SUNDAY MARCH 8: 11am-12pm
Magic Shows
You’ll also be amazed by his Vegas Style Magic Show on the Sunflower Stage.
FREE
FRIDAY MARCH 6: 2:30pm
SATURDAY MARCH 7: 3:30pm
SUNDAY MARCH 8: 12:45pm
Sunflower Stage
Michael is the official Magician for some of the Valley's best attractions including the LV Zoo, Crayola Experience, Blue Mountain Ski Resort, and has performed magic corporately and internationally for the Olive Garden chain and Continental Airlines as their first "inflight magician".
Magic and Illusions by Master Magician, Magic Mike
Up Close Magic
Keep a lookout for Magic Mike as he walks around entertaining the crowds with
close-up magic.
FREE
FRIDAY MARCH 6: 12:45pm-1:45pm
SATURDAY MARCH 7: 1:45pm - 2:45pm
SUNDAY MARCH 8: 11am-12pm
Magic Shows
You’ll also be amazed by his Vegas Style Magic Show on the Sunflower Stage.
FREE
FRIDAY MARCH 6: 2:30pm
SATURDAY MARCH 7: 3:30pm
SUNDAY MARCH 8: 12:45pm
Sunflower Stage
Michael is the official Magician for some of the Valley's best attractions including the LV Zoo, Crayola Experience, Blue Mountain Ski Resort, and has performed magic corporately and internationally for the Olive Garden chain and Continental Airlines as their first "inflight magician".
"I've Got Bugs!" Exhibit
Ryan the Bug Man showcases his exhibit consisting of hundreds of preserved and LIVE bugs, many being the largest species in the world! Come see or even HOLD one of the fascinating insects.
FREE
SATURDAY MARCH 7: 10am - 3pm
The Flower Patch
Ryan the Bug Man showcases his exhibit consisting of hundreds of preserved and LIVE bugs, many being the largest species in the world! Come see or even HOLD one of the fascinating insects.
FREE
SATURDAY MARCH 7: 10am - 3pm
The Flower Patch
Miniature Fairy Garden Workshop
Bring your imagination & create your very own miniature fairy garden with Wee Folk Gardens. Each participant will make a two tiered layered clay pot garden which includes two small
plants, potting soil, wee folk fairy, a cute critter, and colorful stones to create an enchanted
garden.
Purchase tickets in advance
Admission to the Lehigh Valley Flower & Garden Show PLUS All Materials are included in the workshop. Bring a pair of rubber gloves to use in class.
$25.00 Click Here to Purchase Tickets
FRIDAY MARCH 6: 3pm OR SATURDAY MARCH 7: 4pm OR SUNDAY MARCH 8: 1pm
in The Flower Patch
Miniature Fairy Garden Workshop
Bring your imagination & create your very own miniature fairy garden with Wee Folk Gardens. Each participant will make a two tiered layered clay pot garden which includes two small
plants, potting soil, wee folk fairy, a cute critter, and colorful stones to create an enchanted
garden.
Purchase tickets in advance
Admission to the Lehigh Valley Flower & Garden Show PLUS All Materials are included in the workshop. Bring a pair of rubber gloves to use in class.
$25.00 Click Here to Purchase Tickets
FRIDAY MARCH 6: 3pm OR SATURDAY MARCH 7: 4pm OR SUNDAY MARCH 8: 1pm
in The Flower Patch
Paint your own Wooden Frog
TBD Create a one-of-a-kind frog that's also a musical instrument!
While supplies last
TBD Create a one-of-a-kind frog that's also a musical instrument!
While supplies last
Peep Mascot and Peepmobile
The Lehigh Valley's 'Ambassador of Spring' brings goodies for all!
Free
SATURDAY MARCH 7 & SUNDAY MARCH 8: 12pm - 2pm
She Sheds
Get inspired as some of the Valley's best interior designers put their talents & style into these darling retreats on display inside the Lehigh Valley Flower and Garden Show. An emerging trend, the She Shed is the female version of the Man Cave. A She Shed is the perfect place destination for you to enjoy your hobbies or to get away from it all.
Free
Get inspired as some of the Valley's best interior designers put their talents & style into these darling retreats on display inside the Lehigh Valley Flower and Garden Show. An emerging trend, the She Shed is the female version of the Man Cave. A She Shed is the perfect place destination for you to enjoy your hobbies or to get away from it all.
Free
Storytime - "Too Many Tomatoes"
“Grandfather’s garden is popping with peas. It’s buzzing with blossoms and bumbly bees. It’s bursting with berries and beans and potatoes and tall, twining vines of too many tomatoes!” This story will have kids tapping their toes (digging dirt & sowing seeds) as they count too-many tomatoes overgrowing everything.
Free, Children age 2 - 9
FRIDAY MARCH 6: 1pm & 3pm
SATURDAY MARCH 7: 12pm & 6pm
SUNDAY MARCH 8: 12pm
“Grandfather’s garden is popping with peas. It’s buzzing with blossoms and bumbly bees. It’s bursting with berries and beans and potatoes and tall, twining vines of too many tomatoes!” This story will have kids tapping their toes (digging dirt & sowing seeds) as they count too-many tomatoes overgrowing everything.
Free, Children age 2 - 9
FRIDAY MARCH 6: 1pm & 3pm
SATURDAY MARCH 7: 12pm & 6pm
SUNDAY MARCH 8: 12pm
Unicorn Rides!
Take a magical ride on one of the unicorns from Barnes Yard. These painted ponies will surely put a twinkle in your eye.
What a great photo opportunity -dress your little one as fairy, princess, or prince for their ride!
Weight limit: 50lbs
$5
DURING ALL SHOW HOURS
Take a magical ride on one of the unicorns from Barnes Yard. These painted ponies will surely put a twinkle in your eye.
What a great photo opportunity -dress your little one as fairy, princess, or prince for their ride!
Weight limit: 50lbs
$5
DURING ALL SHOW HOURS
Scroll down for the 2020 seminars....more to be announced
Printable seminar schedule below. updated 2/18/20
Printable seminar schedule below. updated 2/18/20
SEMINARS and SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A Changing Climate and Landscape
Randy Fey, Master Gardener
Learn how Climate Change will impact our plant species.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7: 12:30pm
Sunflower Stage
Randy Fey, Master Gardener
Learn how Climate Change will impact our plant species.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7: 12:30pm
Sunflower Stage
Flower Arranging Demonstration & Auction
with Rich Mar Florists
Join the incredible florists from Rich Mar as they demonstrate flower arranging techniques, then stay for the live auction!
FREE
FRIDAY MARCH 6, 6:00- 7:30pm • SATURDAY MARCH 7, 5:00-6:30PM • SUNDAY MARCH *, 2:00-3:30PM
Sunflower Stage
Gardening for Good - making a difference with your extra produce
Plant A Row is rooted in the heartfelt tradition of gardeners sharing a bountiful harvest with others. Whether you are a home gardener, school, church group, community organization or business, you can help make a difference for your neighbors who experience the threat of hunger. Find out how you can harvest hope in your community.
FREE
FRIDAY MARCH 6, 12:15pm
Sunflower Stage
Plant A Row is rooted in the heartfelt tradition of gardeners sharing a bountiful harvest with others. Whether you are a home gardener, school, church group, community organization or business, you can help make a difference for your neighbors who experience the threat of hunger. Find out how you can harvest hope in your community.
FREE
FRIDAY MARCH 6, 12:15pm
Sunflower Stage
Magic Show with Magician Magic Mike
Celebrate the theme of "Backyard Magic" and join Magic Mike for some real magic! You’ll
be amazed by his Vegas Style Magic Show.
FREE
FRIDAY MARCH 6: 2:30pm SATURDAY MARCH 7: 3:30pm SUNDAY MARCH 8: 12:45pm
Sunflower Stage
Mike is the official Magician for some of the Valley's best attractions including the LV Zoo, Crayola Experience, and Blue Mountain Ski Resort. He has performed magic corporately and internationally for the Olive Garden chain and Continental Airlines as their first "inflight magician".
Mother Nature's Miracles
What parts make up a bug? Who are insects related to? How do bugs defend themselves? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this interactive presentation.
FREE
SATURDAY MARCH 7: 1:30pm
Sunflower Stage
Ryan Bridge has been involved with Entomology for over 40 years, especially with public outreach and education. Ryan has been presenting insect education programs for groups of all ages. Everyone loves insects… they just don’t know it yet!
What parts make up a bug? Who are insects related to? How do bugs defend themselves? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this interactive presentation.
FREE
SATURDAY MARCH 7: 1:30pm
Sunflower Stage
Ryan Bridge has been involved with Entomology for over 40 years, especially with public outreach and education. Ryan has been presenting insect education programs for groups of all ages. Everyone loves insects… they just don’t know it yet!
Native Bees 101
Consuelo Almodovar, Master Gardener
This is an introduction to some of the common bees you may see in your garden. Learn about their life cycles, foraging habits, and how you can help thank bees for all the work they do.
FRIDAY, 1pm
Sunflower Stage
"Raptors Over the Ridge" with LIVE bird(s) of prey
Learn about identification, natural history, and migration of our indigenus birds of prey. Get your seat early for this up-close ad personal look at an educational raptor(s).
FREE
SATURDAY MARCH 7: 11:00am
Sunflower Stage
Learn about identification, natural history, and migration of our indigenus birds of prey. Get your seat early for this up-close ad personal look at an educational raptor(s).
FREE
SATURDAY MARCH 7: 11:00am
Sunflower Stage
Spotted Lantern Flies
Randy Fey, Master Gardener / International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist
The Spotted Lantern Fly is coming, or should we say it is already here!!! Learn more about this menace with expert Randy Fey.
FREE
FRIDAY, MARCH 6: 4:00pm
Randy Fey, Master Gardener / International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist
The Spotted Lantern Fly is coming, or should we say it is already here!!! Learn more about this menace with expert Randy Fey.
FREE
FRIDAY, MARCH 6: 4:00pm
Tree Sense
Randy Fey, Master Gardener / International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist
From choosing the right tree, proper planting and potential problems, this seminar will cover all of your questions. *this seminar takes place in The Flower Patch*
FREE
SUNDAY MARCH 8 : 11:30am
in THE FLOWER PATCH
Randy Fey, Master Gardener / International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist
From choosing the right tree, proper planting and potential problems, this seminar will cover all of your questions. *this seminar takes place in The Flower Patch*
FREE
SUNDAY MARCH 8 : 11:30am
in THE FLOWER PATCH
Vegetable Diseases and Pests
Joe Veshinfsky, Master Gardener
Learn about common plant diseases and pests that might effect your vegetable plants here in the Lehigh Valley. Topics include how to identify, treat and even prevent many of the problems that frequently plague these plants, keeping them from their true potential.
FREE
FRIDAY MARCH 6: 5pm
Joe Veshinfsky, Master Gardener
Learn about common plant diseases and pests that might effect your vegetable plants here in the Lehigh Valley. Topics include how to identify, treat and even prevent many of the problems that frequently plague these plants, keeping them from their true potential.
FREE
FRIDAY MARCH 6: 5pm
2019 seminars
Living Local: Navigating Your Meaningful Role in the Local Foods Economy with Ellen Underwood
FRIDAY, MARCH 8: 5:00-5:45pm
Learn about the Greater Lehigh Valley’s vibrant local food system and how to navigate your meaningful role within it! Ellen, Outreach Coordinator for Buy Fresh Buy Local of the Greater Lehigh Valley, will show you where to connect with the freshest produce this season, how to easily be a local foods supporter, and introduce the powerful impacts of your food dollars. Plus, get some tips on how to support local through your home garden, learn about delicious heirloom varieties, and more! Be sure to pick up a Local Food Guide at the Buy Fresh Buy Local-GLV table when you visit the Lehigh Valley Flower and Garden Show!
FRIDAY, MARCH 8: 5:00-5:45pm
Learn about the Greater Lehigh Valley’s vibrant local food system and how to navigate your meaningful role within it! Ellen, Outreach Coordinator for Buy Fresh Buy Local of the Greater Lehigh Valley, will show you where to connect with the freshest produce this season, how to easily be a local foods supporter, and introduce the powerful impacts of your food dollars. Plus, get some tips on how to support local through your home garden, learn about delicious heirloom varieties, and more! Be sure to pick up a Local Food Guide at the Buy Fresh Buy Local-GLV table when you visit the Lehigh Valley Flower and Garden Show!
Pollinator Gardening/ Certify Your Pollinator Garden
Consuelo Almodovar, Master Gardener
SUNDAY, MARCH 10: 2:00-2:45pm
Learn about the importance of pollinators, how you can help reverse pollinator decline, and how you can certify your pollinator garden.
