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Spring Fever in the Garden 2026 - April 11 & 12

Spring Fever in the Garden
Saturday, April 11 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, April 12 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Historic Downtown Winter Garden
Free Admission
The 24th annual Spring Fever in the Garden festival is a favorite for locals and visitors alike. More than 200 gardening vendors and sponsor booths will line the streets of downtown in addition to a variety of activities and entertainment for all ages. Free admission!
The festival is presented by the Bloom & Grow Garden Society, in partnership with City of Winter Garden, The Bloom & Grow Garden Society is proud to have Orlando Health and Healthy West Orange as its 2026 co-presenting sponsors.
Complimentary Shuttle Service is available both days of the festival (see schedule and stops below).
The festival is a "Rain or Shine" event.
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS:
- 200+ Vendor Booths selling thousands of a wide array of flowers and foliage
- Chalkin' It Up Sidewalk Art Contest
- Live Entertainment
- Kid Zone Area
- Nature-related Arts and Crafts
- Ask the Experts Booth
- Avian Reconditioning Center Birds of Prey
- And more!
For up-to-date entertainment schedule, event virtual map, and other event logistics, visit www.springfeverinthegarden.org.
Chalkin' It Up Sidewalk Art Contest
A fun and colorful display of creativity. Fun for both the artists and festival goers!
To take part in the Chalkin' It Up Art Contest, you must submit an application (no registration fee, but space is limited),
Festival goers will be in awe a the creative masterpieces taking form on the sidewalk outside of City Hall.
Saturday, April 11 | Chalkin' It Up Art Contest & Viewing - starts at daybreak / Judging at 3:00 pm & Award Presentation at 4:00 pm
Sunday, April 12 | View all the entries
City Hall (front patio), 300 W. Plant Street
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Music will fill the festival's air throughout the day as talented live performers entertain crowds while you peruse the closed off streets. Enjoy the music while walking by or grab a snack and take a seat.
KID ZONE
Free booths and activities geared toward children with fun and engaging ways to learn about nature and the environment. There will be face painting, balloon makers, crafts, fairy hair, flower planting, DinoDig, mascots, music, and more!
Ask the Experts Booth
Have any burning questions about plants? Seize the opportunity to have your questions answered by some of the best horticulturalists and nursery experts in Florida.
Avian Reconditioning Center
See owls and raptors up close and learn about Florida's magnificent birds of prey and their natural habitats. The center specializes in raptor reconditioning and education.
Avian Reconditioning Center Schedule
PARKING & SHUTTLE INFORMATION - Free!
PLEASE STAY TUNED!
DOWNTOWN ROAD CLOSURES FOR EVENT: Saturday, April 11, at 2:00 am - Sunday, April 12, at 8:00 pm
Please note that West Plant Street from Dillard Street to Park Avenue will be closed from Saturday, April 11, at 2:00 am through Sunday, April 12, at approximately 8:00 pm. All connecting streets on both the north and south sides of Plant Street will also be closed during this timeframe, which includes the following: Central Avenue, Highland Avenue, Lakeview Avenue, Boyd Street, Main Street, and Woodland Street. In addition, the parking lot at the corner of Woodland Street and Plant Street will be closed during this timeframe.
Spring Fever in the Garden stands as the cornerstone of Bloom & Grow Society fundraising efforts. Proceeds go to supporting the Bloom and Grow Garden Society's higher education scholarships and other local planting and educational initiatives.
Please Note: the use of drones at City events is prohibited.
Warning of Fraudulent Online Solicitation: Please note that the City of Winter Garden is NOT soliciting outside vendors for this event. If you receive correspondence by either a third-party company or the likeness of the City of Winter Garden via email or social media about vending at a city event, it is fraudulent solicitation and do NOT engage in providing information or any form of payment.