2026 Fall Festival & Plant Sale
About This Event
The 2026 Fall Festival & Plant Sale takes place on October 10-11, 2026, at UF/IFAS Discovery Gardens in Tavares, FL.
What to Expect
- Discover 4-H programs and activities
- Explore the beautiful gardens
- Shop a wide variety of plants and garden-related crafts
- Enjoy local food and educational talks
- Connect with local vendors
- Support local gardening and community programs
Who Should Attend
This fun and festive community event offers something for everyone, providing a great opportunity to explore local gardening and support community programs.
Practical Information
Admission is free, though donations are appreciated to help expand the Residential Horticulture Education Program. The event runs from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday. No pets are allowed, with the exception of service animals.
Programme
Saturday Only
- 4-H Open House
- UF/IFAS Displays
-
Educational Talks
- 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM Easy Salsa Recipe (with samples) - Lori Johnson, Lake County Family & Consumer Sciences
- 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Invasives And Their Alternatives - Lavon Silvernell, Florida Native Plant Society
- 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Bees, Bees, Bees! - Giles Paget-Wilkes, Master Gardener Beekeeper
Both Days
- Local Vendors (plants, crafts, food)
Topics
Oct
10
– 11
October 10–11, 2026
Location
UF/IFAS Discovery Gardens
1951 Woodlea Rd
Tavares, 32778 · 🇺🇸 United States
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