139th New England Flower Show

Schedule

Sat Sep 20 2025 at 10:00 am to 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

900 Washington St, Wellesley, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02482 | Wellesley, MA

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"World in Bloom"
Saturday, September 20 & Sunday, September 21, 2025
Preview Party on Friday, September 19
The Garden at Elm Bank in Wellesley, MA
Exhibitions, displays, vendors, and demonstrations will draw inspiration from global plants, styles, themes, and designs. We celebrate the importance of plants around the world and the impact that cultivating and exhibiting plants can have on wellbeing, health, and community.
The competitions schedule is now LIVE for our 5 competition areas:
Amateur Horticulture: 84 classes including cut specimens, cacti & succulents, fairy gardens, and fruits & veggies
Junior Horticulture: 24 classes including cut specimens, fairy gardens, and fruits & veggies for exhibitors under 18 years old
Floral Design: 6 classes influenced by themes and designs from around the world
Botanical Arts: Botanical forms, couture, jewelry and embellishments — featuring a brand-new Junior BA Class
Photography: Globally inspired classes to capture scenes from near and far
Tickets will go on sale in Summer 2025! Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know when ticket sales are live and find out other ways to get involved.
The New England Flower Show has been part of MHS’s nearly 200-year-old history of practicing horticulture for the public good. A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, MHS provides outstanding educational programs, exhibitions, and community outreach initiatives that bring joy to visitors from across the state and beyond. Massachusetts Horticultural Society promotes the importance of plants, gardens, and natural landscapes to improve lives and build communities of active growers.
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900 Washington St, Wellesley, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02482

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Massachusetts Horticultural Society

Host or Publisher Massachusetts Horticultural Society

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