Hibiscus Festival

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 8:30am

Gilchrist Park
400 W. Retta Esplanade

The Lil’ Miss Hibiscus Pageant

Come Join us on Saturday at Gilchrist Park. The festivities kick off at 9 am.

No need for heavy make-up, high-heels or pageant moms… This is a time for little girls and young ladies to come dressed in their favorite tropical attire and be a Lil’ Hibiscus Princess for the day! Everyone leaves with a little something and a big smile!

Plants, Plants, Plants

One huge plant Sale Saturday 9am-4pm.  Many of our vendors do stay open for business during the evening entertainment.

We love our vendors, the Hibiscus Festival was created to bring beautiful plants (please note:  this is a plant festival named the Hibiscus Festival, that by no means indicates it is solely hibiscus) for you to take home . We have been lucky enough to introduce you to some of the finest independent growers in the state. Come & meet our growers!

Music Lineup:

8:30 AM Chakulla – Hunger Bus Stage
9:00 AM Pre recorded music for Proclamation of King and Queen, Litle Miss Hibiscus Pageant and Maypole – Hibiscus Stage
11:00 AM Bear and Robert – Hunger Bus Stage
11:45 AM Peace River Ramblers – Hibiscus Stage
12:30 PM George Hanlon – Hunger Bus Stage
1:15 PM Frankie Jay and the Chicken Parade – Hibiscus Stage
2:00 PM Joan Knight – Hunger Bus Stage
2:30 PM Georgie K – Hibiscus Stage
3:00 PM Hanna’s Whirl – Hunger Bus Stage
3:30 PM Reckless Saints – Hibiscus Stage
4:15 PM PG Woman’s Club Acoustic Song Circle, Chuck Williams Master of Ceremonies. Everyone welcome!
7:00 PM Drum Circle at the Gilchrist Park Gazebo


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