Bonnet House Museum & Gardens will be blooming during its Orchid, Garden and Gourmet Food Festivalfeaturing the 7th Annual Orchid and Exotic Plant Sale December 7th and 8th from 9:00am to 4:00pm! With free parking and a $10 entry fee for members and $12 fee for non-members- plant lovers and orchid enthusiasts will have the opportunity to see and buy an exclusive selection of orchids and exotic plants.
In addition to the unique collection of exotic orchids and plants sold by over 40 local vendors, the two-day event will feature gourmet food trucks, libations, orchid care lectures, cooking and gardening demonstrations, a silent auction display, live music and a farmer’s market.
The event will take place Saturday and Sunday, December 7th and 8th from 9:00am to 4:00pm. The entry fee is $10 for members and $12 for non-members for the fair and grounds and an additional fee of $8 for the self-guided tour through the house.
Event Features:
Orchid Displays & Silent Auction – Various orchid displays created by the participating vendors will be available for auction.
Gourmet Food Trucks – Food trucks throughout the property offering edible bites.
Wine, Beer, Mimosa’s & Bloody Mary’s– Enjoy an invigorating mixture as you wander through the garden.
Orchid and Exotic Plants – Featuring over 40 vendors including tropicals, fruit trees, bamboo, butterfly garden plants and much more.
Orchid Supplies – Vendors to provide all you need to plant and grow orchids.
Garden Art – Attractive and unusual orchid and/or garden related items from several vendors.
Lectures – Educational lectures by Home Depot on caring for your garden and how-to demonstrations by Whole Foods Market on preparing healthy meals for the entire family.
Dillard High School Art Exhibit- NatureScapes @ Bonnet House. Beautiful works of art inspired by the Bonnet House Estate will be on display in the newly renovated Island Theater. Reception scheduled for Sunday, December 8 at 2pm. Exhibition will run Saturday, December 7, 2013– Sunday, January 5, 2014.
Marando Farms Green Market – Herbs, organic fruit and vegetables and helpful tips on gardening will be available.
Self-guided Tours of the House and Grounds – Stroll through the grounds and house at your leisure and experience the charm and beauty of the Bonnet House estate.
Rest Areas – Where you can sit and relax in the shade.
The Bonnet House Museum Shop – Near the main house, offers a unique choice of interesting books, jewelry and array of gift items.
Lots of Free parking – The entrance to the parking lot is on N. Birch Road off of Sunrise Blvd. between A1A and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Event Features:
Orchid and Exotic Plants – Featuring over 40 vendors including tropicals, fruit trees, bamboo, butterfly garden plants and much more.
Orchid Displays & Silent Auction – Various orchid displays created by the participating vendors and community orchid societies available for auction.
Gourmet Food Trucks – Food trucks throughout the property offering edible bites.
Wine, Beer, Mimosa’s & Bloody Mary’s– Enjoy an invigorating mixture as you wander through the garden.
Music – Featuring a live performance by South Florida Pride Steel Band and music by Classical South Florida.
Orchid Supplies – Vendors to provide all you need to plant and grow orchids.
Cooking Demos & Gardening Lectures – Educational lectures by Home Depot, Broward Orchid Supply & Taskease on caring for your garden and how-to demonstrations by Whole Foods Market, The Chimney House Grill and Café and Serafina Restaurant on preparing delicious meals for the entire family.
Dillard High School Art Exhibit- NatureScapes @ Bonnet House. Beautiful works of art inspired by the Bonnet House Estate will be on display in the newly renovated Island Theater. Open all weekend with reception scheduled for Sunday, December 8 at 2pm. Vote for your favorite piece! Exhibition runs through Sunday, January 5, 2014.
Garden Art – Attractive and unusual orchid and/or garden related items from several vendors.
Self-guided Tours of the House and Grounds – Stroll through the grounds and house at your leisure and experience the charm and beauty of the Bonnet House estate.
Rest Areas – Where you can sit and relax in the shade.
The Bonnet House Museum Shop – Near the main house, offers a unique choice of interesting books, jewelry and array of gift items.
Lots of Free parking and Free Plant Carry-out – The entrance to the parking lot is on N. Birch Road off of Sunrise Blvd. between A1A and the Intracoastal Waterway. Avoid traffic and parking, hop on the Sun Trolley, Water Taxi or Broward County Transit
$10 Members / $12 Non-Members (Includes Festival and Self-Guided Grounds Tour – house tours are an additional $8) Children 12 & under are Free. No Discounts or Group rates Apply
More info and tickets available online at: http://www.bonnethouse.org/
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is located at:
900 N Birch Rd
, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304