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Find the Right Flowers at the WASCO Rose Festival

June 30, 2016

What do you think about visiting the “Rose Capital of the World?” How about heading to these unique place when it’s overdone itself with roses, standing as more of a rose ambassador that one would think possible. Wasco, California will once again hold its annual Rose Festival, which includes a parade and is a perfect event for all ages. The fun takes place on September 10th, in Barker Park. The Festival is held every year on the first Saturday after Labor Day Weekend, a time when usually the weather has cooled a bit and all kinds of fun can be had.

Why WASCO and What Makes a Small Town a Rose Capital?

Roughly 55% of all roses grown in the United States are grown in and around Wasco. More than nine major rose companies grow more than 50 million rose plants in the town. The WASCO Rose Festival is a multi-day celebration of the flower that is a part of the lives of so many Wasco residents, and people all over the world. It begins on the 10th with a kick off event, and then continues for several days with a host of thrilling activities and learning opportunities for people of all interest in the rose.

The Events

Throughout the Festival, there are pageants, receptions, breakfasts, arts and crafts fairs, rose field tours, rose shows, and more. Of course, there is always the annual Parade, which pays tribute to the beauty of the North Kern area and the community spirit of the people of Wasco. Rose Fields tours, located just a bit away from the park, offer a look a roses of all the colors of the rainbow. There is an informative and entertaining bus that takes Festival guests from the park to the rose fields.

To learn more about the exact schedule for this year’s WASCO Rose Festival, visit the City of Wasco website.

 

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Mississippi Residents and Visitors: Find the Right Flowers at the Fall Flower and Garden Fest

June 30, 2016

The 2016 Fall Flower and Garden Fest takes place on October 14th and 15th, in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. The festival, which focuses on “Healthy Living” and “Healthy Gardening” will fill the Truck Crops Experiment Station in Crystal Springs with flowers, people who love flowers, and ideas for bring more flowers into your life.

A 2-Day Soiree South of Jackson

Located just 25 miles south of Jackson, Crystal Springs is a great venue for vewing and talking about flowers. Folks who live in Jackson, and tourists to the area, have less than an half hour drive to get to what is the largest home gardening show in the Southeast. Previous Fall Flower and Garden Fests have seen an average attendance of 5,000 people over the course of the two-day event. There will be three acres of garden to explore and contests will be held for best vendor display, one will end with a lucky winner receiving an All-American Selections award.

Family-Friendly Activities

The Fall Flower and Garden Fest will feature opportunities to visit three themed gardens: a vegetable garden, an herb and ethnic garden, and an herb bed garden. There will be a Truck Crops Experimentation Station, chances to learn how to grow greenhouse tomatoes, and people to talk to you about growing stunning plants for low-maintenance landscapes.

To find out more out what’s in store for visitors at the Fall Flower and Garden Fest, visit the Mississippi State University Extension website. Parking and admission for this flower event are free.

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Visit the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival this June

May 12, 2016

Do you live in Michigan or are you visiting Michigan this June? Looking for a place to vacation to during spring? Consider visiting the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival, which will take place from June 3rd to the 12th.

Lilacs and Michigan’s Mackinac Island

Lilacs are abundant on Mackinac Island during June because of the island’s unique climate that is influenced by Lake Michigan. The climate allows the lilacs to thrive in ways that they don’t in most parts of the world. When you visit the island during June, you’ll quickly see how plentiful and vibrant the lilacs are, bursting with colors that range from purple to pink to white.

The Mackinac Island Festival

Each year, Mackinac Island celebrates the lush lilacs with a week-long festival that all ages enjoy. The first lilac was planted on the island more than 150 years ago, so the flower has a deep history there and it’s a treasured sight.

During June, when the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival takes over the island, there are plenty of chances to admire the flower and learn more about it. And, of course, you’ll be able to dip your nose into the flower and smell its sweet scent.

Since the first festival, back in 1949, residents and visitors of Mackinac Island have been able to view flowers, participate in flower-themed events, and just have a beautiful time on a gorgeous island. The first Mackinac Island Lilac Festival was only a one-day event, but now the festivities last for 10 days and they’re something that everyone should experience at least once.

To learn more about the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival, and to see stunning pictures of past festivals, visit the Mackinac Island city website.

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