HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2016-03-07 Flower and Garden Festival
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Betsy Arnett, Public Information Officer
barnett@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
26th Annual Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival to be Held
April 16 and 17, 2016
Leesburg, VA (March 9, 2016) – Historic Leesburg
will once again be in full bloom as lush landscapes
and gorgeous gardens fill the streets. On April 16
and 17, over 120 vendors will be on display
featuring landscape designs, gardening supplies,
outdoor living items, plants, flowers, herbs and so
much more! Stroll the streets and take in the
sights and sounds of springtime. Whether
gathering ideas for your new outdoor patio,
stocking up on gardening supplies, or searching for
a perfect gift for the avid gardener in your life, this
event will have something for everyone! The
event runs from 10:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday
and 10:00am to 5:00pm on Sunday.
The Flower and Garden Festival will host two entertainment stages. The Main Stage, located on
the Loudoun County Courthouse grounds, will feature acoustic performers all day on Saturday
and Sunday. The music kicks off on Saturday with local favorite Gary Smallwood. This is a great
place to sit under a tree, take in the tunes, and savor a tasty treat from one of the many food
vendors onsite.
The second stage is all about our younger festival attendees and is located in the Children’s
Area on Cornwall Street. The Children’s Stage will feature interactive, live entertainment all day
Saturday and on Sunday afternoon. In addition to the entertainment, children can paint large
wooden animal cut outs, create a garden marker, or participate in one of the other cra fts
available in this area.
While at the festival, visitors can vote for their favorite landscape display in the People’s Choice
Landscape Competition. Ballots can be picked up at the entrance booths or at the Gazebo.
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Completed ballots should be placed in the birdhouse at the Gazebo by noon on Sunday so that
the winner can be announced that afternoon.
The Flower and Garden Festival is Leesburg’s unofficial start to the spring season, so be sure to
join your friends and neighbors for this award-winning “Best Community Event.” It’s an annual
event and a perennial experience!
There is a $3 suggested donation per person. Donations can be made at the festival entrance
booths. To see photos from the festivities, check out the event Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/flowerandgarden. For more information about this event, call Ida Lee Park
Recreation Center at 703-777-1368 or visit www.flowerandgarden.org. While at the festival, be
sure to visit the historic shops and restaurants. A shop directory can be found at
www.downtownleesburgva.com.
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