The Camellia Festival
Schedule
Sat Feb 14 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
1395 Planting Fields Rd, Oyster Bay, NY, United States, New York 11771 | Oyster Bay, NY
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Step into a vibrant winter celebration and experience one of the season’s most enchanting sights — camellias in bloom. 🌸The Camellia Festival at Planting Fields invites you to escape the winter blues and immerse yourself in the beauty of over 200 camellia varieties, long cherished for their elegance, color, and winter brilliance. This multi-sensory festival unfolds across the historic Main House and the Camellia Greenhouse, offering moments of discovery, creativity, and delight for all ages.
✨ In the Main House
– Typewriter Poets: Watch talented poets craft personalized, one-of-a-kind poems just for you!
– Coe Family Camellia Plate Display: Explore the historic dining room adorned with the family’s rare and exquisite camellia plates, a glimpse into the estate-era elegance.
– Curated Tea Tasting: Savor a selection of specialty teas, thoughtfully paired to complement the festival’s floral atmosphere.
– Creative Workshops & Crafts: Create your own wellness or traditional tea bags, camellia-inspired tissue paper flowers, and watercolor painting.
🌿 In the Camellia Greenhouse
– Explore the largest camellia collection under glass in the Northeast.
– Complimentary guided tours with Planting Fields Arboretum Director, Vincent Simeone, at 11am, 1pm and 2:30pm. Tours are welcoming, accessible, and engaging for all ages.
– Meet friendly ladybugs and learn how these beneficial insects support healthy plants and gardens.
Come for the flowers, stay for the experience.
This joyful winter festival celebrates beauty, history, creativity, and nature at its most unexpected.
🌸 The Camellia Festival
Saturday, February 14 & Sunday, February 15, 2026
Sessions: 10am–1pm and 1–4pm each day
Location: Camellia Greenhouse & Main House
🎟️ Early Bird Tickets — available through January 15, 2026
Adult: $15 (use code ADULT5)
Children: $10 (use code CHILD5)
🎟️ Tickets after January 15, 2026
Adult: $20
Children: $15
Kids 3 and under: FREE
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Where is it happening?
1395 Planting Fields Rd, Oyster Bay, NY, United States, New York 11771Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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