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PHS Philadelphia Flower Show
A staple in Philadelphia since 1829, the annual Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Philadelphia Flower Show — the oldest and largest indoor horticultural event in the world — typically draws tens of thousands of people to the city each year.
One of the city’s most anticipated can’t-miss annual events, the floral spectacle brings together hundreds of florists, landscapers and designers who create wondrously eye-catching displays that celebrate the majesty of horticulture.
The theme for 2024 is United by Flowers, which celebrates the community that comes together to share in a love of gardening, flowers and plants, the impact flora has on our lives throughout the year, and the colorful spaces that unite us.
Beyond the garden displays, the Flower Show hosts a major juried competition in horticulture and floral arranging, as well as tons of gardening talks and demonstrations, special events, a sprawling market, live performances and plentiful food and drink options. (All events and exhibitions are free with admission and run daily unless otherwise noted.)
This year, the dazzling display runs from March 2 to 10, 2024.
The 2024 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, celebrating its 195th year, is back at the Pennsylvania Convention Center for a second straight year with all your returning favorite flowering displays and activities, along with a bevy of new exhibits and experiences to enjoy.
PHS Entrance Garden — Rendering courtesy Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Interact with gardens and flowers up close as you stroll through the winding promenade among a plethora of creators and their immersive large-scale 360-degree floral-scapes between 2,000 and 3,000 square feet big. This year’s show features nearly four-dozen major exhibitors.
Some of the key highlights of the 2024 show include:
Potting Parties — Rendering courtesy Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
In addition to the new theme, there are a number of new items, tours and activities at the 2024 show, including:
Bloom Bar — Photo courtesy Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
A leisurely stroll through the elaborate Flower Show is always a memorable time. But visitors looking for more hands-on activities can put the (ahem) petal to the metal with a number of special tours and interactive experiences:
And don’t miss the show’s enticing shopping experiences, including the sprawling Marketplace with over 100 vendors offering live plants, hand-crafted items, tools and accessories, the Makers Market featuring local artists’ handmade wares and artisanal products (nearly double the size of previous years), and the PHS Shop for show merch and memorabilia.
Flowers After Hours — Photo courtesy Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Tickets for the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show can be purchased online or at the door. Any-day tickets cost $49.99 for adults, $35 for students (ages 18-24 with valid ID) and $25 for children (ages 5-17). Discounts are available for weekday admission, entrance after 4 p.m., and for families, groups (of 25 or more) and PHS members.
— Photo courtesy Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
The SEPTA Metro Market-Frankford Line (the new L line) drops commuters one block south of the Convention Center’s Arch Street entrances via the 11th Street or 13th Street stations. Riders on the Broad Street Line (or B Line) can get off at City Hall and walk two blocks east on Market Street to enter the Pennsylvania Convention Center between 11th and 12th streets.
For those coming in by train from the suburbs, the Pennsylvania Convention Center is easily accessible via the connected Jefferson Station. Take any SEPTA Regional Rail line to the station and follow signs for the Convention Center, then take the escalator up to the Grand Hall entrance on the second floor.
And attendees driving into Center City have plenty of parking options available in garages around the Convention Center as well.
Plenty of parking is available in garages around the Convention Center too.
For more details on the exhibits, experiences and events at the 2024 Flower Show, click the button below.
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