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The Fort Worth Botanic Garden has many entertaining and educational events throughout the year. Bring your family and enjoy a day at the Garden! The events listed below are open to the public.

SPECIAL EVENTS 2009
FORT WORTH BOTANIC GARDEN

2009 Events


Date Event (click on event for a description) Time
January 30 - March 27 "Exploring Africa" & "Exploring Peru's Amazon Jungle" 8:00 a.m. - closing
March 28 Spring Plant Sale 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
April 18 - April 19 Fort Worth Orchid Society Sale 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sat.
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sun.
April 18 - April 19 Spring Festival in the Japanese Garden 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sat.
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sun
April 25 - April 26 Flowercade 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sat.
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sun.
April 25 Fort Worth Iris Society Show 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
May 16 Fort Worth Herb Society Festival 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
June 05 - June 07 Concerts in the Garden 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
June 12 - June 14 Concerts in the Garden 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
June 19 - June 21 Concerts in the Garden 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
June 26 - June 28 Concerts in the Garden 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
July 02 Concerts in the Garden 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
September 11 - September 13 Art in the Garden 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
September 19 Iris and Daylily Society Sale 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
October 10 Fall Plant Sale 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
October 24 - October 25 Fall Festival in the Japanese Garden 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
December 05 Birds' Christmas Tree 11:00 a.m.

 
"Exploring Africa" & "Exploring Peru's Amazon Jungle"
 
Diane Simons Lovell provides two photography and folk art exhibits in the display cases of the Garden Center hallway. The "Exploring Africa" exhibit features photos of tribes, endangered animals and African landscapes. The "Exploring Peru's Amazon Jungle" exhibit features photos of tribes, animals, an orchid and junglescapes.

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Spring Plant Sale
 
Take this opportunity to browse among the cream of the crop perennials, specially selected to stand up to all the challenges of Texas gardening. Cozy up to your favorites and adopt them for your own yard!

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Fort Worth Orchid Society Sale
 
Come see the many varieties of these gorgeous plants that would love to find a cozy spot in your home. They also make beautiful gifts.

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Spring Festival in the Japanese Garden
 
Bring the entire family and enjoy traditional Japanese dance, music, martial arts demonstrations, papermaking, Bonsai, Ikebana, and tea ceremonies with the elegant backdrop of the Japanese Garden. A Fort Worth tradition for over 25 years, this spring's festival promises to be the best yet! Admission: Adults $4.00, Children (4-12yrs.) $2.00, under 4 free.

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Flowercade
 
The Fort Worth Garden Club Council sponsors this dazzling display of flower arrangements and horticultural delights. Come and be a part of this unique annual Fort Worth event.

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Fort Worth Iris Society Show
 
Come look these beauties over and decide which ones you'd like to have in your own yard. An amazing array of colors and varieties. Not for sale during the show, bulbs may be purchased (and planted) in the fall at the Iris sale.

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Fort Worth Herb Society Festival
 
A delight for all the senses, the Herb Festival fills the Botanic Garden Center with the wonderful aromas of live herbs. Beautiful displays of organic soaps, herbal concoctions, and a variety of tasty snacks are all awaiting you. Indulge! Admission is $5.00, children under 12 free. For more information about the Herb Society, visit www.gfwhs.org. For information about the Herb Festival email festival@gfwhs.org.

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Concerts in the Garden
 
Time to break out the picnic basket and relax under the stars while listening to great music provided by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and friends. With music that ranges from classical and big band to blues and rock 'n roll, this month-long event has something for everyone. Hands down, it's Fort Worth's best music festival for eighteen years. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Concerts begin at 8 p.m. Fireworks after every performance! Lawn Seating: $15 in advance and $18 at the gate. Children age 10 and younger free when accompanied by an adult. Table seating: Adults: $22 - $42 in advance and $25 - $45 at the gate Children 10 and younger: $10 - $42 in advance and $10 - $45 at the gate Parking: $5 to park at Farrington Field (cash only, night of show), $10 to self park at the Botanic Garden (advance purchase only) and $20 to Valet and VIP park (advance purchase only).

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Concerts in the Garden
 
Time to break out the picnic basket and relax under the stars while listening to great music provided by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and friends. With music that ranges from classical and big band to blues and rock 'n roll, this month-long event has something for everyone. Hands down, it's Fort Worth's best music festival for eighteen years. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Concerts begin at 8 p.m. Fireworks after every performance! Lawn Seating: $15 in advance and $18 at the gate. Children age 10 and younger free when accompanied by an adult. Table seating: Adults: $22 - $42 in advance and $25 - $45 at the gate Children 10 and younger: $10 - $42 in advance and $10 - $45 at the gate Parking: $5 to park at Farrington Field (cash only, night of show), $10 to self park at the Botanic Garden (advance purchase only) and $20 to Valet and VIP park (advance purchase only).

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Concerts in the Garden
 
Time to break out the picnic basket and relax under the stars while listening to great music provided by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and friends. With music that ranges from classical and big band to blues and rock 'n roll, this month-long event has something for everyone. Hands down, it's Fort Worth's best music festival for eighteen years. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Concerts begin at 8 p.m. Fireworks after every performance! Lawn Seating: $15 in advance and $18 at the gate. Children age 10 and younger free when accompanied by an adult. Table seating: Adults: $22 - $42 in advance and $25 - $45 at the gate Children 10 and younger: $10 - $42 in advance and $10 - $45 at the gate Parking: $5 to park at Farrington Field (cash only, night of show), $10 to self park at the Botanic Garden (advance purchase only) and $20 to Valet and VIP park (advance purchase only).

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Concerts in the Garden
 
Time to break out the picnic basket and relax under the stars while listening to great music provided by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and friends. With music that ranges from classical and big band to blues and rock 'n roll, this month-long event has something for everyone. Hands down, it's Fort Worth's best music festival for eighteen years. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Concerts begin at 8 p.m. Fireworks after every performance! Lawn Seating: $15 in advance and $18 at the gate. Children age 10 and younger free when accompanied by an adult. Table seating: Adults: $22 - $42 in advance and $25 - $45 at the gate
Children 10 and younger: $10 - $42 in advance and $10 - $45 at the gate Parking: $5 to park at Farrington Field (cash only, night of show), $10 to self park at the Botanic Garden (advance purchase only) and $20 to Valet and VIP park (advance purchase only).

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Concerts in the Garden
 
Time to break out the picnic basket and relax under the stars while listening to great music provided by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and friends. With music that ranges from classical and big band to blues and rock 'n roll, this month-long event has something for everyone. Hands down, it's Fort Worth's best music festival for eighteen years. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Concerts begin at 8 p.m. Fireworks after every performance! Lawn Seating: $15 in advance and $18 at the gate. Children age 10 and younger free when accompanied by an adult. Table seating: Adults: $22 - $42 in advance and $25 - $45 at the gate Children 10 and younger: $10 - $42 in advance and $10 - $45 at the gate Parking: $5 to park at Farrington Field (cash only, night of show), $10 to self park at the Botanic Garden (advance purchase only) and $20 to Valet and VIP park (advance purchase only).

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Art in the Garden
 
View art from local artists on display in the Garden Center hallway. Art and nature will join hands as the works of regional artists will be on display and for sale. This is the Fort Worth Botanic Garden\'s second juried art show, held as a part of Fall Gallery Night, 2009. Click here to download application.

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Iris and Daylily Society Sale
 
Are you interested in growing irises or daylilies? Come to the Fort Worth Iris Society's annual iris and daylily sale in the Garden Center. This is your chance to buy from the people who know best how to grow these beautiful flowers.

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Fall Plant Sale
 
Fall is the second great planting season, so come peruse our perennials and native Texas plants. Browse our selection of decorative grasses, shrubs and bulbs as well.

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Fall Festival in the Japanese Garden
 
Feast your eyes on the spectacular fall color of the Japanese Garden while you and your family enjoy traditional Japanese dance, music, martial arts demonstrations, papermaking, Bonsai, Ikebana, and tea ceremonies. Admission: Adults $4.00, Children (4-12yrs.) $2.00, under 4 free. Click here to download the JG Festival brochure.

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Birds' Christmas Tree
 
Children of all ages are invited to make bio-degradable bird treats ahead of time and bring them to the event to hang in the Garden's Grove, providing food for wildlife and a little holiday cheer! This free event, complete with music and entertainment, is one of Fort Worth's oldest holiday traditions.

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