Flower Fest
Pointe Marie 14200 River Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70820
Courtesy of Flower Fest
Nestled off of the Mississippi River, the tiny community of Pointe-Marie in Baton Rouge will once again spend the first weekend of April decked out in a wildly colorful collaboration between human artistry and nature's impeccable touch. For this year's Flower Fest, groups of floral professionals will compete to showcase their abilities, vision, and execution. All in the name of flora, local chefs, musicians, artisans, and locals will come together to indulge in a lush vision of creative community—all while raising money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
It all kicks off with the "Under the Sea" gala on Friday. Guests will get a first look at the jaw-dropping installations, while enjoying a welcome cocktail and delectable bites from local vendors. Participate in the silent auction, whiskey pull, wine toss, and more, and come in your most extravagant floral best. Begins at 6:30 pm. $175.
Events carry forth for the rest of the weekend on the festival grounds on Pointe Marie Square—featuring food trucks, floral markets, and complimentary crafting experiences making flower sculptures, crowns, bouquets, and more. Festival tickets are $20 each day.
Details at theflowerfest.com.
