Springtime in Paris…Philadelphia Flower Show is Here! March 6 – 13

The exhibitors of the Philadelphia International Flower Show are in fact artists. They take great pride in knowing how to use the art of temperature and lighting controls to make flowers, trees and shrubs bloom in March for this beautiful event. It is a true talent these designers have maintained and it is known around the world and it makes the flower show what it is today.

Upon entering the Philadelphia International Flower Show, guests will be wisked away to the “City of Lights” – home of fashion, food, art and of course Love! They will stroll down a scenic park along La Seine, where Flowering Trees, Lilacs, Roses and Lavender in gardens inspired by Tuileries will be blooming like “Springtime in Paris”. As you walk through, you may catch glimpses of cabaret performances within the Moulin Rouge atmosphere, carousel topiaries and spectacular sculptures.

Featured displays will highlight:

• Opulent Paris, a time of Victorian glamour.
• Romantic Paris, tête-à-tête down the Seine.
• Gourmet Paris, amid rooftop and edible gardens.
• Artists’ Paris, from canvas to landscape.
• Underground Paris, a catacomb of avant-garde art.
• Timeless Paris, courtyards and cafes form a Parisian paradise.

Don’t miss free gardening presentations, 150 held throughout the week, as well as dozens of educational displays that explore the newest gardening trends.

Shoppers – Find a bustling Marketplace with an array of take-home products to get the garden started andthe official Flower Show Shoppe with 2011 Show merchandise.

Foodies will love the Free Wine Tastings, presented by the PA Wine & Spirits Store.

Family Fun at the Philadelphia International Flower Show:

Girl Scout Day at 2011 Philadelphia International Flower Show

Family nights at the Flower Show

Girl Scouts who have completed the new PHS patch program, “Planting Seeds, Growing Lives: Grow, Explore, Lead,” will be honored at a special Girl Scout Day ceremony at the 2011 Philadelphia International Flower Show.

The program will be held Sunday, March 13, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., in Room 107AB in the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Girl Scouts who come in uniform will be admitted to the Flower Show on that day at half-price.There is no admission charge for anyone who wants to attend the Girl Scout Day event in Room 107 only.

Friday, March 11th and Saturday, March 12th – Family lounge open till 8pm
French singer, Ruthanne Emilene Ankney performs with marionettes. Garden crafts, kids activities, face painting. PNC “What I Want to Be When I Grow Up” photo station, crafts, and educational materials.

Dates & Times are as Follows:

Dates:	Sunday, March 6 through Sunday, March 13
Place:	Pennsylvania Convention Center 12th & Arch Streets Philadelphia, PA 19107-2299
Hours:	PHS Members’ Preview (household and leadership levels only) Saturday, March 5: 12 noon to 3:30 pm. Join Today Sundays, March 6 & 13: 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday, March 7 to March 11: 10 am to 9:30 pm Saturday, March 12: 8 am to 9:30 pm (Best viewing hours are after 4 pm) Box Office closes one hour before Show closing on all days.
Ticket Pricing:	Online (plus $.75 service fee)- Available in October Adult: $25 Student: $20 Child: $15 Box Office at the Show Adult, Opening Day (March 6th): $30 Adult, Monday-Friday: $26 Adult, Closing Weekend (Sat., March 12 and Sun., March 13): $28 Student: $20 Child: $15 Advance General Admission at select retailers (*Service charge may apply. Please call retailer for details, link to retail list below) Adult: $25 Student: $20 Child: $15 Student (ages 17-24): 20* * Student tickets available online and at the Flower Show Box Office. You must present a valid student ID and proof of age to receive discount. Group: Adult: $24 Student: $20 Child: $15
Ticket Outlets	Click and Print Online (service charges apply) Retail Outlets PNC Bank branches, AAA Mid-Atlantic, ACME Markets, Boscov’s, Giant Food Stores, SEPTA ticket sales outlets, local garden centers, nurseries, and florists. Service charges may apply. Call store for details. ** Please note that the Flower Show Value Pak and Membership tickets are not available at retail locations. These tickets will be available online or at the box office.
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Recorded Information:	215-988-8899 (recorded information)
Wheelchair Rentals:	Rentals are $15 a day on a first-come, first-serve basis. The rental booth is located on the Show Level Concourse outside of B Hall. Passenger dropoff is located at 11th and Arch Streets- Volunteer aids are available. Pets: Pets are not allowed at the Flower Show. Service animals are permitted. Click here for a floor plan of the Philadelphia International Flower Show!

Pictures and informations courtesy of http://www.theflowershow.com/home/index.html