The 23rd annual Spring Fever in the Garden festival is a favorite for locals and visitors alike. More than 200 gardening vendors and sponsor booths will line the streets of downtown in addition to a variety of activities and  entertainment for all ages. Free admission!

Festival Highlights

- 200+ Vendor Booths selling thousands of a wide array of flowers and foliage
- Chalkin' It Up Sidewalk Art Contest
- Live Entertainment
- Kid Zone Area
- Nature-related Arts and Crafts
- Ask the Experts Booth
- Avian Reconditioning Center Birds of Prey
- And more!

Chalkin' It Up Sidewalk Art Contest Chalk Art of Girl Blowing Bubble

A fun and colorful display of creativity. Fun for both the artists and festival goers!
To take part in the Chalkin' It Up Art Contest, you must submit an application by Saturday, April 5, 2025,
Festival goers will be in awe a the creative masterpieces taking form on the sidewalk outside of City Hall.

A Chalk Techniques Open Workshop will be offered by SOBO Art Gallery on March 1st, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Open to all ages, the workshop fee is $5 per person.

Saturday, April 5 - Chalkin' It Up Art Contest and Viewing - Judging at 4:00 pm
Sunday, April 6 - Viewing
City Hall, 300 W. Plant Street

Kid Zone
Free booths and activities geared toward children with fun and engaging ways to learn about nature and the environment. There will be face painting, balloon makers, crafts, fairy hair, flower planting, DinoDig, mascots, music, and more!

Live Music
Music will fill the festival's air throughout the day as talented live performers entertain crowds while you peruse the closed off streets. Enjoy the music while walking by or grab a snack and take a seat.

Live Music Schedule:

09:30 am - 11:30 am: Rumba Brothers
12:00 pm - 03:00 pm: The Astronomics
03:00 pm - 04:00 pm: Bruce Sarafian, Juggler
04:00 pm - 05:00 pm: Chalkn' It Up Annoucements