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Fall Garden Festival

At the New Orleans Botanical Garden

Click the photo to purchase tickets.

Click the photo to purchase tickets.

Join garden lovers at this year’s Fall Garden Festival to celebrate the event’s 22nd anniversary.  The annual Fall Garden Festival is an educational experience for home gardeners and professionals.

The festival includes plant & garden product exhibits, sales throughout the garden, a Children's Fun Fest activities area, educational programs, music, arts & crafts, and more. Educational programs take place in the Garden Study Center and are free with entrance to the show. There will be live music each day for patrons to enjoy.

This event is sponsored by the New Orleans Botanical Garden, New Orleans City Park, the New Orleans Botanical Garden Foundation, and Friends of City Park.

Admission:  $10 for adults and
$5 for children ages 5 -12
Children under 4 years old and Friends of City Park members receive free admission. FOCP members will need to present their membership card.

When: 

Saturday, October 6th from 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday, October 7th from 10 am to 4 pm

Where:   New Orleans Botanical Garden, New Orleans City Park

Contact: Susan Capley, New Orleans Botanical Garden Education Director (483-9473 or SCapley@nocp.org)

Saturday, October 6th
12:00- 1:00 “Cool Season Color for Flowerbeds”
Speaker: Dan Gill, LSU AgCenter


1:30-2:30 ‘Growing Native Milkweeds’
Speaker Linda Auld “Bug Lady”, Barber laboratories
Learn about the new O.E. parasite facing our local Monarch resident population. Hear about the milkweed monitoring project for Citizen Scientists’ participation to determine the tropical milkweed connection. See the different Louisiana native milkweeds, how to grow them, and where to buy them.


3:00-4:00 ‘Glyphosate’
Speaker: Dr. Joe Willis. LSU AgCenter
If you had never heard of it before, I’ll bet you have heard of it now. Whether sold as Roundup, Eraser, Ranger Pro, Killzall, Aqua Star or one of many other brand names, they all use glyphosate as an active ingredient. Virtually every gardener has used it and virtually every gardener has an opinion about it. What is it? How does it work? What is the current research data and what could it mean? When you cut through all the hype and hysteria, where does it stand? This presentation will lay out the information so you have a basis for deciding what you want to do about GLYPHOSPHATE.


Sunday, October 7th
12:30-1:30 ‘Water Management in New Orleans’
Speaker: Carson Gorecki, Senior City Planner, Storm water Division
New Orleans is a City defined by water. We are surrounded and occasionally inundated. This presentation discusses New Orleans’ relationship with water from the perspective of water quality and storm water management, the responsibilities of the Environmental Affairs Department at the Sewerage & Water Board. It begins with the history and geology of the region, a description of the drainage system, past and present, including the many challenges unique to New Orleans today, and then describes the work that Environmental Affairs Department does at the Board. The presentation ends by discussing potential solutions to these challenges including green infrastructure interventions at the city scale down to the individual.


2:00-3:00 ‘Winter Herb Gardening’
Speaker: Anna Timmerman, Assistant Horticulture Agent, LSU AgCenter
Winter is when many of our most favorite herbs really thrive in New Orleans. Learn how to prepare beds and containers, as well as what herbs can be directly sown and planted in the winter months. Enjoying herbs is a year round proposition here!
 
Cooking Demonstrations
Saturday
Mina Seck from Beets N Thyme
12:30-1:30
Tomato Jam on baguette with accouterments

2:00- 3:00
Veggie Curry with Rice
Sunday
Miss Farofa, Brazilian Inspired food by Chef Raquel Oliveira

12:30-1:30
Butternut squash risotto with fall vegetables

2:00-3:00
Chicken peanut curry over Louisiana jasmine rice

Music in our Conservatory


Saturday
12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. French Bred
Sunday
12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. French Bred
Children’s Fun Fest Area         
Kids! Stop by the fun fest are to decorate a pumpkin, create a leaf identification book, and then wander through the Scarecrow Trail! At the start of each hour from 1-4 on Saturday, join City Park Movement and Art for story time and yoga.
Saturday, October 6th
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. New Orleans Botanical Garden
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. City Park Movement and Art
Sunday, October 7th
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. New Orleans Botanical Garden


Scarecrow Trail
Take a stroll through out life-sized scarecrows created by individuals, area schools and organizations. This is a competition for best of show and first, second & third place winners in each category. Supported by Alligator Irrigation Supplies

Click here to purchase adult tickets. Children tickets must be purchased at the event date. 

Future Fall Garden Festival Dates:

October 5-6, 2019

TWEETS FROM THE PARK:

PARK TALK:

“The most beautiful spot in all of NOLA by far!! We will be returning.” - Stacy A.
“I would move here for this Park!” - Caity L.
“One of my favorite places....absolutely the most beautiful park I have ever seen (even internationally)!” - Karen L.
“It's the most beautiful place in New Orleans in my opinion!” - Anjali K.
“I played mini golf with my husband there 41 years ago. ” - Peg K.
“Can I just tell you all how much I LOVE city park?! The singing oak tree coupled with the sculpture garden gives me all of the positive feels. Happy to be affiliated with such a wondrous place! ” - Jacinda L.
“When you go to City Park, you enter another world!” - Linda Marie J.
“Everyone who lives here or visits should take advantage of this city's #1 asset.” - Steve I.
“One of the best kept secrets in NOLA. ” - Wyndham N.
“On behalf of the many citizens like me...job well done. The Park is truly a wonderful asset for our city.” - Eric F.
“Can't wait for the day that I can take my grandchild to the place that my parents use to take me...great memories! ” - Jennie O.
“Beautiful trees. So peaceful to be there.” - Colleen P.
“I remember having my picture taken at the Peristyle for my dance review back in 1964. The Peristyle is still so beautiful!” - Bunny W.
“What a great place to get away from the madness of the French Quarter! ” - Susan F.
“Another claim to fame in our beloved city.” - Carolyn B.
“If you go to New Orleans, you got to see the Mardi Gras...and City Park. What a gem in a place of craziness! ” - Molly H.
“Worth seeing! We drove to the park & there was plenty of parking & it was easy to find. Loved the sculpture garden!” - Linda B.
“We had great time yesterday at the Park! We will definitely be back soon! ” - Nadra J.
“Climbing the trees at City Park is an important rite of passage for any true NOLA kid. ” - Melissa R.
“Everyone I know calls the horses on the Carousel the Flying Horses! ” - Ralph M.
“City Park its really, really, really beautiful.” - Nina G.
“Beautiful location, Park is clean, so much to see for free, great artwork and streetcar accessible.” - Gladys R.
“One of my favorite places in the world!” - Karen L.
“We LOVED this Park. The Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn made us take off our shoes upon laying eyes on it!” - Marvin G.
“I take my 93 year old father to Morning Call whenever possible. I listen to him reminisce about his early memories of City Park.” - Linda J.
“I have to say, not only is City Park beautiful but it is incredibly relaxing and gives you that refreshing boost, I don't know, it kind of just feeds your soul a little bit.” - Greg H.
“No trip to NOLA is complete unless you spend an afternoon at City Park. Bring a picnic, spread a blanket and relax. There's plenty to do and see from Disc Golf to the Sculpture Gardens and rides for the kiddies. You can make a whole day of it and never get bored. Enjoy.” - Dan M.
“I wish we couldn't spent hours here! There is an Amusement Park, a sculpture garden, a place to get coffee and beignets and more! I'd love to go back and spend more time!” - Gina V.
“City Park was the factor that turned me from a tourist to a resident of New Orleans. ” - Bill W.
“Such a beautiful, magical park!” - Josh A.
“Had fun at the park yesterday...my family and I rented the paddle boats and had a blast!!! ” - Kristi S.
“If I was 40 years younger I would climb these large trees!” - Renee E.
“Man, @NOLACityPark is one of the best things about this city.” - Rab G.
“My #1 reason for wanting to move to the city!” - Nicholas C.
“City Park is my gym, my place to grab a snack, my zen place.” - Elodie C.
“The lighting on the Peristyle and Bandstand look great! Thank you City Park for being beautiful! ” - Julie S.
“This is my little piece of heaven. ” - Debby G.
“I found the Park extremely beautiful and peaceful. I would not have imagined such a beautiful green space existed so close to the city. ” - Hugo E.
“My family and I have been riding our bikes on the track around the Festival Grounds. We love it, and it’s clear everyone else does too. It’s a big asset for the city. ” - Truman B.
“I just finished my jog at the beautiful City Park. It’s a great place to exercise. ” - James B.
“A beautifully landscaped, tranquil haven away from the razzle dazzle of the French Quarter. ” - Sue B.
“The free and open space - there’s nothing like being at City Park on a nice day. ” - Ase W.
“Every route is scenic. Trails and paved roads snake like the Mississippi River around bayous, lakes, ponds, sculptures, fountains, Venetian gondolas, and 600-year-old oaks. There's a 3/4 mile boardwalk around Big Lake, nature trails, and paved areas for running! ” - G. Hill
“This Park is vast & beautiful - old oaks, a museum, gardens, art - a park you can bring the kids to for rides and to feed the ducks & swans. ” - Molly W.
“I had my reception at City Park in September of 2003 and people STILL talk about the food. It was beyond my wildest dreams! ” - Veronica P.
“I so love MY PARK, even at 53 years old, it is a treasure that brings back my earliest memories - and great ones at that!” - Allison J.
“My husband and I love the cedar swings at the Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn. It's our date place to get away from the kids. ” - Elodie C.
“Great for riding bikes through. We even saw Surrey bikes that you can rent at the Park!” - Lars H.
“I just discovered the walking paths in Couturie Forest off of Harrison. They are awesome! ” - Bern S.
“Thank you, City Park, for the gift of the exercise equipment and the walking/running/biking trail at the Festival Grounds. It is a great venue to work out in and to enjoy the Park” - Kathy S.
“The Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn, across from the Peristyle, is a fantastic addition to the Park. ” - Daniel T.
“My daughter's 5th birthday party was here, it was great. ” - Victoria T.
“Beautiful! A nice place to get away from city traffic. The Spanish moss large draped oaks are gorgeous for picture taking.” - Adam T.
“City Park is amazingly beautiful and provides a wealth of resources in our great city.” - Gina M.
“I have wonderful memories biking through CP & Couturie Forest w/ my children.” - Karen C.
“New Orleans is a destination of sights, of tastes, and of sounds. Here, the sounds of the city can fill you with life. But in City Park, an oasis for natives and transplants like myself, the sounds of the Big Easy can make you feel safe. Calm. And at-home.” - Garland H.
“Can't wait to go back.” - Lisa S.
“We are from Florida but love NOLA! And City Park is one of the crown jewels! We go there each time we visit! Love it, this is the model all city parks should strive to emulate. City Park is for all the citizens of New Orleans. ” - Shannon D.
“We rented a Single Surrey, and did a full tour, that took us next to the Botanical Garden, Amusement Park, City Putt and Morning Call. Cafe. What a great time!” - Amy C.
“I saw a yellow-crowned night heron eating a worm for breakfast this morning! #Nature” - Andrea P.
“@NOLACityPark has to be the nicest park I have ever seen. Best place for #running or just #relaxing.” - Jamie Z.
“Every visitor should see this Park. A wonderland of lights during Christmas and a worth while trip year round.” - Mel H.
“As strong supporters we marvel at the progress City Park has made in revitalizing the Park.” - Lawrence and Beth T.
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CITY PARK FACTS:

The Peristyle, a magnificent Neo-Classical pavilion with Ionic columns, is one of City Park's oldest structures. It was built in 1907 and originally designed as a platform for dancing.