Bloomfest

Visit BLOOM FEST in Downtown Chapel Hill! Celebrate our community and all things Spring, with flowers, gardens, butterflies, shows, arts, crafts, treats and more to delight all ages. Experience the diversity of our town and variety of the BLOOM PROGRAMS with exciting activities and educational opportunities. Learn more about the COMMUNITY IN BLOOM miniature gardening contest. FREE ADMISSION.

Sense the wonder of a 20-foot Carolina-themed floral archway built by Blawesome to celebrate social care farming. Feel the fluttering butterflies and marvel at their release in the monarch butterfly garden from BASF. Join the parades with the popular Paperhand Puppets. Watch the shows on stage. Experience hands-on arts, science and interactive fun at various program tents with Kidzu Children"s Museum, Chapel Hill Garden Club, Ackland Art Museum, RedApple Learning Campus, Triangle Orchid Society, Triangle Youth Ballet and more. Taste the flowers, honey and fresh samples from Chapel Hill Farmers" Market.  Enjoy flower teas and treats at Cha House"s stand. Make & take home your own miniature garden and bloom-style crafts. Participate in the B.L.O.O.M. public art project. Discover the Wildflower Program and other scenic resources in beautiful North Carolina. Relax at the reading garden with Chapel Hill Library.

Come join us for a beautiful day filled with excitement for everyone. Dressed in spring costume and become the mobile, fascinating pieces of arts with hundreds of paper parasols to decorate, free flower pompoms and face painting. Don’t miss the photo opportunities with urban garden and artistic backdrops. Be sure to explore the Community In Bloom creative miniature garden exhibits that showcase and celebrate the diverse strength and heritage of our community.