HISTORY OF SPRING FEVER

In November of 2000, a small committee of Bloom ‘n Grow Garden Society members met to “brain storm” ideas for a fund raising event. Helen Kennedy, a member of this committee, proposed the idea of a garden festival. On March 31, 2001, Bloom ‘n Grow Garden Society presented their first “Spring Fever in the Garden”. The City of Winter Garden agreed to co-sponsor the festival that year and the partnership has grown favorably into an event that takes place each Spring in the beautiful historic downtown Winter Garden.

Bloom ‘n Grow will be hosting their 7th annual “Spring Fever” with their first two full day event of many plant, nature and wildlife related vendors on Saturday, March 31st and Sunday, April 1st. Hours on Saturday will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday will be open at 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

There will be live entertainment, food vendors and plants galore for sale. The KIDZONE is planning two days of programs that will educate the children about our environment. How to save it and what lives in it. Climb on the old fire truck, jump in the bounce house, have a butterfly painted on your face. Have your picture taken. Stop by Ask the Experts booth for that information you need to spruce up your yard or learn about landscaping, water conservation or how to attract certain wildlife to your backyard. Walk through the Greathouse Butterfly Farm and see the many varieties of butterflies. Visit the Silent Auction and place your bid on beautiful art items. Local artist have donated their works of art. Check out the adirondack chairs, also designed by local artists. They go home with the highest bidder. Buy a raffle ticket from a Bloom ‘n Grow member - it might be your lucky day. Many area businesses & festival vendors have donated items for the raffle. Festival T-shirts and Posters designed by Andy Crabtree,Winter Garden’s local artist, will be for sale at the Bloom ‘n Grow Booth near the fountain. The “Green Machines” will be running down the middle of the streets to pick up your purchased items and take them to the “Pick Up Point” for you to have loaded in your car when you are through.

There is something for everyone at Bloom ‘n Grow’s “Spring Fever in the Garden”!!! Plan to attend !!