Cincinnati Flower Show
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Cincinnati Flower Show is an annual flower show at Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. It is organized by the Cincinnati Horticultural Society. It claims to be the United States leading flower show.
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Cincinnati Flower Show Presented by Edyth and Carl Lindner
2009 Cincinnati Flower Show At Symmes Township Park
FACT SHEET
National Acclaim • The only North American Flower Show endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society
• Featured in 1,000 Places to See in the USA and Canada Before You Die.
• Named ‘the king of all flower shows’ – Better Homes and Gardens Magazine
• Recognized as one of the top 10 great Flower Shows in the U.S. – USA Today
Overview Staged in the charming setting of Symmes Township Park, the Cincinnati Flower Show celebrates its 20th Anniversary as one of the premier flower and garden events in the world.
• A world-class horticultural event with hundreds of landscapers, growers, floral designers and artists. • The Cincinnati Fine Food Show to sample gourmet foods made from the freshest ingredients from over 50 local and national vendors (April 18 and 19 only). • Small Wonders Weekend with activities and special exhibits designed to delight the entire family (April 24, 25 and 26 only).
What 20th Anniversary Cincinnati Flower Show
When Friday, April 17 Opening Night Gala 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Saturday, April 18-Saturday April 25 10:00 am – 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 26 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Where NEW LOCATION! Symmes Township Park at 11600 N. Lebanon Road
Just 5 minutes from the I-275 Indian Hill/Loveland exit
Who Distinguished Lecture Series
Saturday, April 18 Ed Libby, Ed Libby & Co.
Sunday, April 19 Edwin French, Biltmore Estates Executive Chef Tuesday, April 21 Melinda Myers, celebrated gardening author
Wednesday, April 22 Helen Dillon, Ireland’s most famous green thumb
Friday, April 24 Andrea Robinson & Daveed’s, Food & Wine pairings
Tickets www. cincyflowershow.com Adults Opening Weekend, April 18-19 $18 advance/$25 gate April 20-April 26 $15 advance/$20 gate
Children (2-15yrs.) $ 2
Other Exhibits: Dramatic Table Settings–tablescapes combining, art, accessories and extravagant floral centerpieces Creative Container Gardens–unusual containers and whimsical combinations spark the imagination Window Boxes–inspiring designs, spring blooms and colorful palettes for your windows Professional Florists–a showcase for the region’s most talented floral designers features exciting vertical and sculptural designs as well as graceful classic interpretations inspired by art from the Artist’s Studio. Artists’ Studio–art inspired by nature on canvas, sculpture, porcelain, photography, fiber art.
Flowers After Hours Flowers After Hours - Half Day Admission New this year, Flowers After Hours half day admission is just perfect. Perfect for those with crowded schedules, for a team building activity or a work group that needs to recharge their collective creative batteries. Perfect for a mid-week girl’s night out or special mid-week rendezvous with someone special.
Flowers After Hours Tickets Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24 3:30 to 7:30 pm $10 Advance ticket available only at cincyflowershow.com $12 at the gate.
Flowers After Hours Lecture Series Presented by Joseph-Beth Booksellers Complementary lectures from fascinating authors will add to the enjoyment of a visit to the Flower Show. All lectures will begin at 6:00 pm in the Garden Club Café.
Monday, April 20 – Libby Langdon, expert commentator and leading designer, HGTV’s Small Space, Big Style. Libby Langdon is an interior designer and expert on HGTV’s hit show, Small Space, Big Style, where she offers viewers insights, techniques and tips to help make the most of the space they have. She previously starred on the FOX makeover TV show, Design Invasion. Libby founded Libby Interiors Inc. in 2003 and has completed numerous commercial and residential design projects all over the country.
Tuesday, April 21 – Amy Stewart, author of Wicked Plants – A book of Botanical Atrocities Amy Stewart discusses and signs Wicked Plants-A book of Botanical Atrocities. A tree that sheds poison daggers; a glistening red seed that stops the heart; a shrub that causes paralysis; a vine that strangles; and a leaf that triggered a war. In Wicked Plants, Stewart takes on over two hundred of Mother Nature's most appalling creations. It's an A to Z of plants that kill, maim, intoxicate, and otherwise offend. Drawing on history, medicine, science, and legend, this compendium of bloodcurdling botany will entertain, alarm, and enlighten even the most intrepid gardeners and nature lovers.
Wednesday, April 22 – Andrea Kay, nationally syndicated career columnist. Andrea Kay is the author of Works a Bitch and Then You Make it Work as well as Life’s a Bitch and Then You Change Careers. Andrea Kay is a career consultant and executive coach who has helped thousands of job hunters and employees take control and grow their careers. A columnist since 1988, her column, At Work, appears weekly in over 100 newspapers in the U.S. and Canada. Andrea has been awarded the Women In Communications Gem Award for adherence to the highest standards of practice in professional communications and support of women in the work force. She was named 2009 Leading Women of Cincinnati for Consulting/Training/ and Education. Best Career Counselor in Cincinnati by Cincinnati Magazine in its 2002 "Best of the City" issue. Andrea's books have been recognized by the Ohioana Library Association for Literary and Artistic Achievement. Andrea has been named Outstanding Speaker by the Society for Advancement of Management and her talks have been named Best Program of the Year by the National Association of Women in Construction. She lives in the Cincinnati area.
New in 2009
New Flower Show Location Symmes Township Park, 11600 N. Lebanon Road, Symmes Township, Ohio 45040, will be the setting for the 20th Anniversary Cincinnati Flower Show. The new park location was chosen because it is convenient for both local and regional visitors. Symmes Park is spacious with interesting topography that creates an illusion of intimacy and provides an appealing backdrop for the exhibits. Another big advantage of the Symmes Township Park is a hard surface path system that makes it accessible for families and visitors of all abilities.
Grand Marquee Landscape Gardens The Grand Marquee this year will be staged in three separate tents all with spectacular landscape gardens, single genus displays, urban living courtyards and several water feature exhibits. The expansive Grand Marquee Gardens are a hallmark of the Cincinnati Flower Show and collectively are acknowledged as the most impressive in the country.
Dramatic Table Settings As part of a special celebration for the 20th Anniversary Dramatic Table Settings with Honorary Chair, Dennis Buttelwerth. The Cincinnati Opera sets the scene this year as the theme for one of the most popular Flower Show exhibits presented by Macy’s Interior Design Studio. The area’s elite floral designers and event planners create lavish tablescapes inspired by operas such as La Traviata, Madame Butterfly, La Boheme and more.
Daveed’s Gourmet Dining The Cincinnati Flower Show is pleased to announce that David Cook, Chef Proprietor of Daveed’s at 934 in Mt. Adams, will manage the Café des Artists fine dining restaurant at the Flower Show this year. The setting for Café des Artists evokes a charming Parisian sidewalk café with artists from our Artist’s Studio displaying their work on the “sidewalk” surrounding the café. The enticing menu includes small plates selections like Daveed’s InFamous Petite Crab “mac n’ cheese” and wonderful entrées such as Maine Lobster & Shrimp Salad w/green goddess dressing, baby greens with sherry vinegar and Chicken Cashew Salad w/ginger, sesame, orange, Napa cabbage, Miso. All menu items have suggested wine parings that will enhance the flavors. Reservations are recommended. 513-721-2665
Flowers After Hours New this year, Flowers After Hours half day admission is just perfect. Perfect for those with crowded schedules, for a team building activity or any group that needs to recharge their collective creative batteries. Perfect for a mid-week girl’s night out or special mid-week rendezvous with someone special. Flowers After Hours admission – Monday, April 20 to Friday, April 24 -3:30 to closing, $10 advance tickets available on line at cincyflowershow.com or $12 at the gate.
New Lecture Series Flowers After Hours Lecture Series, Presented by Joseph-Beth Booksellers Complementary lectures from fascinating authors will add to the enjoyment of a visit to the Flower Show. Perfect for those who want to stop by the Flower Show after work or as the last stop at the end of a day at the Show, all lectures will be at 6:00 pm. Monday, April 20 – Libby Langdon, expert commentator and leading designer, HGTV’s Small Space, Big Style Tuesday, April 21 – Amy Stewart, author of Wicked Plants – A book of Botanical Atrocities Wednesday, April 22 – Andrea Kay, nationally syndicated career columnist
Relax and Learn Lecture Series Complementary, informal lectures from some of our region’s best known garden and culinary experts. Visitors are encouraged to make the most of the Flower Show experience by attending an enlightening lecture by one of our experts.
Small Wonders Weekend Grows Small Wonders Weekend, the Flower Show event just for kids, expands to three days this year, April 24-26th. Fairies and Frogs is this year’s theme. The Flower Show has double the fun from last year with 12 fun activities for kids to learn by doing and baby farm animals to pet. Favorite activities like Apple Pie School and Grass Man will be back with new experiences to delight the wee ones, like making a veggie salsa at Salsa School, creating Clay Creatures and Pet Rock Frogs and decorating flower cookies from Busken. Saturday is a special Fairies and Frogs Day. Kids are encouraged to come in costume, make their own fairy wand and take home a little fairy dust. Admission to Small Wonders Weekend is included in Flower Show admission. Children’s tickets are only $2.
Great New Market Items Cobra Head – cool new hand held cultivator & weeding tool Glass Pockets – hanging glass vases By the Yard – garden furniture made from recycled plastic milk bottles that will last 50 years. Peony Envy – new plant vendor with 150 varieties of peonies.
Complete listings and descriptions at http://www.cincinnatiusa.com/Bloom/
