2026 Festival Facts
Our 2026 Festival of Gardens will be May 16th and 17th (rain or shine) and features 11 gorgeous gardens in the Forest Hills Neighborhood. Homeowners are busy preparing to welcome you into their gardens to share the joy of gardening and outdoor living. Please join us! Your ticket purchase supports our grant program to help nonprofits enhance green spaces in/around greater Columbia.
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Festival of Gardens
Location
This year’s Festival of Gardens is in the Forest Hills Neighborhood off Gervais Street.
Check in at 2604 Canterbury Drive to redeem paper and electronic tickets and get your map-brochure that will serve as your ticket to the gardens.
Dates and Times
Saturday, May 16th, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Registration will close at 3:00)
Sunday, May 17th, 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Registration will close at 3:00)
Weather Policy
Event will be held rain or shine. No refunds.
Registration
Registration location will be at 2604 Canterbury Rd.
Everyone attending the Festival must check in at the Registration Table to receive the brochure ticket with garden locations and descriptions.
Advance Tickets & Brochure Tickets
Tickets to the event are on sale NOW.
Advance tickets are $25.
Click below to get your tickets at the early-bird rate!
Same-day tickets at the gate are $35.
Sponsorship Bookmark Tickets
If you received a paper bookmark-ticket from an event sponsor, you will need to exchange it at Registration for a brochure ticket, which includes garden descriptions and a map of the tour.
How the Brochure Tickets Work
Keep your brochure ticket with you at all times. It provides you with access to the gardens in any order and on either day. When you visit a garden, the greeter will use your ticket to check you into the garden.
More Festival Facts
Where Does Your Money Go?
The Festival of Gardens is the primary fundraiser for Columbia Green, a nonprofit that recently celebrated its 41st-year anniversary. In 2025, our 32nd Festival of Gardens raised over $25,000, which was distributed back to the community in the form of grants to help nonprofits enhance green spaces in/around greater Columbia. From school gardens, to nature trails and pollinator gardens, grants from Columbia Green help to improve quality of life.
To see Columbia Green grants in action, please visit columbiagreen.org. If you know a nonprofit considering a green project involving soil and plants, please have them email hello@columbiagreen.org or visit https://columbiagreen.org/grantsandprojects.
Master Gardeners and Greeters
Each garden will be staffed with a greeter who will welcome you, provide directions, and mark your ticket. A Master Gardener will be available to answer your questions about plants and gardening and help you turn your inspiration into information you can use!
Homeowners
Eleven homeowners and their families have worked hard to prepare their yards for visitors and look forward to sharing their private spaces with fellow garden lovers. Please be respectful of their property, pets, and families.
See you at the Festival!