News Summary
The Coronado Flower Show Weekend is a vibrant celebration of flora, set to unfold at Spreckels Park. This year’s theme, ‘Cirque des Fleurs’, blends floral elegance with a playful Parisian circus atmosphere. With displays, live entertainment, food vendors, and a dedicated beer and wine garden, the event promises to engage visitors of all ages. Additionally, the Home Front Judging event highlights community gardens, while local restaurants showcase themed menus leading up to the festival. Mark your calendars for this flourishing celebration of community spirit and horticulture.
Coronado, CA – The Coronado Flower Show Weekend is set to take place on April 12 and 13, 2025, providing a vibrant celebration of flora and community spirit. The theme for this year’s floral extravaganza is “Cirque des Fleurs,” inspired by the historic Tent City in Coronado and reminiscent of a Parisian circus. This innovative theme promises to merge floral elegance with a playful atmosphere, celebrating creativity, history, and horticulture.
The event, organized by the Coronado Floral Association (CFA), will feature a tented setting at Spreckels Park, the main venue for the show. Since its establishment in 1922, the Coronado Flower Show has become the largest tented flower show in the nation, drawing thousands of attendees every year.
| Event Details | Date: April 12-13, 2025 Main Venue: Spreckels Park, Coronado |
|---|---|
| Theme | Cirque des Fleurs |
| Admission | $5 per day Free for children under 12 and CFA members |
Throughout the weekend, attendees can expect a variety of displays showcasing floral artistry, including shadowbox displays, miniature arrangements, and themed designs. Additionally, eclectic photography will be featured, creating a vibrant visual experience for guests. Beyond the floral displays, the Flower Show will offer live entertainment, numerous food vendors, an array of shopping opportunities, and interactive booths that will engage visitors of all ages.
In the lead-up to the show, a Home Front Judging event will be held from April 5-7, 2025. This event will involve over 150 volunteers judging home gardens throughout Coronado, with the winners announced just before the Flower Show weekend. A special Walking Tour is also on the agenda for Saturday morning, allowing participants to view the Grand Prize winning home garden from 9 to 11 AM.
The Flower Show will feature a dedicated beer and wine garden, highlighting local brews and giving attendees a chance to enjoy refreshing drinks while immersed in nature. Additionally, Coronado’s annual floral festival extends beyond the weekend, inviting community members and visitors to explore themed menus at local restaurants and floral displays in storefronts during the week leading up to the event.
Coronado Floral Association’s Friends and Flowers initiative plays an important role in the community by providing year-round education programs offering hands-on gardening workshops. These programs help connect gardening enthusiasts and foster a community of new and seasoned gardeners who can share their passion for plants and horticulture.
The Coronado Flower Show expects to attract over 4,000 attendees from across San Diego County, making it a significant event on the community calendar. To ensure the continuity of this beloved festival, the City of Coronado, along with sponsorships from local businesses and community members, provides crucial support.
Additional activities are planned during the show, including a Family Movie Night and various interactive opportunities for families and attendees to enjoy. The Flower Show stands as a testament to Coronado’s commitment to celebrating horticulture, history, and local culture, providing a platform where creativity blossoms.
Mark your calendars for April 12-13, 2025, and prepare to experience the beauty of nature at the Coronado Flower Show Weekend, where all are invited to be a part of this flourishing celebration.
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Additional Resources
- Coronado Times: Home Front Judging Results
- Wikipedia: Floriography
- Coronado News: 2025 Flower Show “Cirque des Fleurs”
- Google Search: Coronado Flower Show
- Coronado Times: Japanese Temple Gardens
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Flower Show
- Sunset: Orca Cliff May Coronado House
- Google News: Coronado
- Coronado Times: 2024 Flower Show Home Front Judging
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