SEASONAL FESTIVALS & PLANT SALES
FALL FESTIVAL & BULB SALE
The Fall Festival & Bulb Sale takes places in late September or early October of each year. Stock up both favorite and unusual bulbs, shop from a small selection of local vendors, and have fun with the family through free nature-based activities. We will share information about the 2024 Fall Festival in the summer of 2024.
WINTER FESTIVAL & CHRISTMAS TREE SALE
Join us for the annual Winter Festival in early December. Visitors can buy Christmas trees and other holiday greenery, shop from over 40 local vendors, and enjoy free family activities.
NATIVE PLANT SALE
The Native Plant Sale takes place every year in March in conjunction with the National Arboretum’s Lahr Native Plants Symposium. Our annual Native Plant Sale includes a small number of plant vendors (~3-5 vendors) from across the mid-Atlantic selling spring ephemerals and many other choice perennials and woody plants. We will share more information about the 2025 Native Plant Sale in early 2025.
GARDEN FAIR & PLANT SALE
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2024 Garden Fair & Plant Sale! This annual event takes place every year on the last weekend of April. This is our largest seasonal festival and is an important fundraiser for FONA.
Shop thousands of plants and over 30 local gardening, lifestyle, and food vendors. You can also get advice from our expert gardeners and enjoy free family activities. We will share more information about the 2025 Garden Fair & Plant Sale in early 2025.
VENDOR APPLICATION
Apply today to be a vendor at our annual seasonal festivals! Each event draws thousands of attendees to the National Arboretum. We have a limited number of booths available at these events and spaces fill quickly.
