Dallas Blooms: Great Contributors

The Dallas Arboretum ushers in spring with the Southwest’s annual floral festival Dallas Blooms: Great Contributors from February 25 to April 16, 2023. Named by Southern Living as one of “The Best Places to See Stunning Spring Blooms Across the South,” Dallas Blooms, presented by Veritex Community Bank, features 500,000 spring blooming flowers from more than 120 varieties. Of that total, 350,000 are tulips, and the others are hyacinth and daffodils.

 Back by popular demand is renowned sculptor Gary Lee Price, who returns with a new collection of Great Contributors realistic bronze statues displayed alongside the flowers, hundreds of Japanese cherry trees and thousands of azaleas. Joining the resident sculpture of William Shakespeare are eight additional statues: Amelia Earhart, Harriet Tubman, Joan of Arc, Mother Teresa, Ruby Bridges, Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain. 

 

Dallas Arboretum Board Chairman Will McDaniel said, “Dallas Blooms is one of our most popular festivals with half a million flowers and stunning beauty at every turn. Gary Lee Price’s statues have become popular with visitors because of their life-like qualities, and I look forward to seeing the new collection. We invite you to visit with your family and friends.”

Dallas Blooms also features an abundance of music, food and events throughout the garden. The festival includes the return of the Cool Thursdays Concerts series. On the weekends at noon and other select dates, guests can enjoy live and piano performances in Jeanne’s Pavilion. On Saturdays and Sundays, visitors can head to the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn – the perfect place to picnic – and listen to the sounds of North Texas’ best party bands.

A Shakespeare Dallas appearance, a Window to the Wild bird show, garden markets and special events during holiday weekends add to the festival offerings. These include spring break (week of March 12), the 6th annual Food & Wine festival (March 23-25) and Easter weekend (April 7-9). Mommy and Me Mondays and Tiny Tot Tuesdays return for children with plenty of fun activities. Check the website and social media for the latest schedule.

www.dallasarboretum.org

Dallas Arboretum Debuts Dallas Blooms: Birds in Paradise

Spring will come to life at the Dallas Arboretum’s Dallas Blooms: Birds in Paradise from February 19 to April 10, 2022.

Dallas Blooms is the largest annual floral festival in the Southwest. Presented by Veritex Community Bank, Dallas Blooms will feature larger-than-life peacock topiaries along with more than 500,000 spring blooming bulbs to create the largest and most colorful floral display in the Southwest. An explosion of spring flowers comes from 100 varieties of spring bulbs, thousands of azaleas and hundreds of Japanese cherry trees. 

Dallas Arboretum Board Chairman Jim Ryan said, “Springtime is one of the best times to experience the garden in full bloom, with plenty to see and do. Our Birds in Paradise theme doesn’t just stop with our stunning topiaries. We’ve filled Dallas Blooms with an exceptional variety of bird talks, expert hikes throughout the garden, bird flight shows, demonstrations and more. In A Tasteful Place, we’ve also created bird-themed demonstrations and tastings.”

Dallas Blooms includes plenty for everyone including Mommy and Me Mondays, Tiny Tot Tuesdays, Cool Thursdays Concerts and music. Special events include Spring Break (week of March 14); the 5th annual Food and Wine Festival on March 24-26, Easter weekend (April 15-17). 

Visitors can enjoy live music throughout the garden. On the weekends midday and other select dates, guests can enjoy live and piano performances in Jeanne’s Pavilion. On Saturdays and Sundays, visitors can head to the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn – the perfect place to picnic – and listen to the sounds of North Texas’ best party bands.  

Mary Brinegar, Dallas Arboretum president and CEO, added, “There is something for everyone at Dallas Blooms, and we’ve been told we have the largest display of tulips in a public garden outside of Holland. As the tulips bloom throughout the festival, the finale is the mass flowering of the garden's collection of 3,000 azaleas that bloom along with the Japanese cherry trees, ushering in spring with vibrant color everywhere.” 

Reopened for the spring, the nationally acclaimed Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden features 17 indoor/outdoor galleries, 150 interactive science games and daily events and activities of themed adventures throughout the Dallas Blooms festival. The Children’s Adventure Garden is open daily from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Tickets/Information: 

Timed tickets are required and can be purchased online at www.dallasarboretum.org or by calling 214-515-6615. No walk-ups are available for purchase. 

For the latest information, visit www.dallasarboretum.org/blooms. 

Dallas Blooms: America the Beautiful

 

Named by Southern Living as one of “The Best Places to See Stunning Spring Blooms Across the South,” the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden presents Dallas Blooms, the largest annual floral festival in the Southwest. Presented by IBERIABANK/First Horizon, the festival runs now to April 11. With the theme “America the Beautiful,” the spring festival showcases an explosion of color from 100 varieties of spring bulbs and more than 500,000 spring-blooming blossoms, thousands of azaleas and hundreds of Japanese cherry trees. Each week, Dallas Blooms focuses on one of the six regions in the United States with food, music, flowers and special events.

Because of the frigid weather, the flowers are just starting to bloom throughout the 66 acres. Join guests, Feb. 27 - Mar. 5, as the garden celebrates the Southwest Week, emphasizing Texas culture! Visit www.dallasarboretum.org/dallas-blooms for specific information and times. 

Timed tickets are required and can be purchased online at www.dallasarboretum.org or by calling 214-515-6615. No walk-ups are available for purchase. Masks are also required for the duration of the visit.

Spring Tea

Friends love to create experiences together, so bring them to the beautiful Dallas Arboretum and relax with the garden’s delicious seated tea. Spring Tea features three decadent courses. Spring teas are available Monday-Friday and run now through April 2^nd with seatings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for $53 per person or $63 with champagne. Reservations can be made online at www.dallasarboretum.org/teas, by calling 214.515.6511 or by emailing teas@dallasarboretum.org. 

Dallas Blooms 2021

Named by Southern Living as one of “The Best Places to See Stunning Spring Blooms Across the South,” the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden presents Dallas Blooms, the largest annual floral festival in the Southwest. Presented by IBERIABANK/First Horizon, the festival runs February 20 to April 11. With the theme “America the Beautiful,” the spring festival showcases an explosion of color from 100 varieties of bulbs and more than 500,000 spring blossoms bursting with color, and thousands of azaleas and hundreds of Japanese cherry trees. Each week, Dallas Blooms focuses on one of the six regions in the United States with food, music, flowers and special events.

Known for its artistic horticulture floral displays, the Dallas Arboretum has created three areas that are perfect for photos and videos:

·     A large American flag in a raised bed

·     America the Beautiful large arched topiary letters in front of a beautiful floral display

·      A succulent photo wall with daffodil and hyacinth inlays at each entrance 

Timed tickets are required and can be purchased online at www.dallasarboretum.org or by calling 214-515-6615. No walk-ups are available for purchase. Masks are also required for ages 5 and up for the duration of the visit. For the latest information, visit www.dallasarboretum.org/blooms.

Dallas Blooms: Life’s A Picnic

Dallas Blooms is one of the largest floral festivals in the Southwest, with over a 100 varieties of spring-blooming bulbs exploding with color and 500,000 tulips, plus hundreds of thousands of other spring flowers that will dazzle you.

Life’s A Picnic features an extraordinary, larger-than-life, picnic scene topiary comprised of a stunning 40’x40’ picnic blanket, a vase of flowers, a picnic basket with pie and a giant picnic ant, sponsored by Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate.

It took two weeks to build and contains 7,500 violas and 14,900 pansies.

Click here for full schedule and details: 

https://www.dallasarboretum.org/events-activities/dallas-blooms/

One of America’s Best Spring Flower Festivals”

 – Fodor’s Travel
“One of the Top 14 Places in the World to See Spring Flowers”- MSN

2018 Dallas Arboretum Food & Wine Festival

The 2018 Dallas Arboretum Food & Wine Festival is coming!

March 22, 2018

7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

VIP Experience begins at 6:00 pm. and Early Access ticket holders get in at 6:30 p.m.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW at

http://www.dallasarboretum.org/foodwinefest 

The Dallas Arboretum’s Food and Wine Festival is more than just a festival, it is a trip around the world that excites all the senses. 

 

Calling all foodies and wine lovers! It is time again for the Dallas Arboretum’s international-themed culinary adventure. Delight in delicious bites and a variety of wines from dozens of award-winning chefs and wineries. This festival is sure to deliver a delightful combination of flavors in a breath-taking setting, featuring food from four regions plus desserts: Pan Asian, South America, American Bistro and Mediterranean.

Held during the nationally renowned Dallas Blooms, the food and wine festival makes for a perfect date night, or an evening spent with friends. Guests explore the many floral displays throughout the garden while sampling cuisines from around the world.

     Follow the hashtag #DAFoodandWine in Instagram and Twitter for updates and additional info.

VIP Tickets

Members Pay $175 | Non-Members Pay $195

VIPs will enjoy a private entrance, valet parking, early access, specialty chefs and cocktails with a lounge area overlooking White Rock Lake. There’s also a VIP experience for guests in our new vegetable, herb and fruit garden, A Tasteful Place. VIP guests enjoy a private entrance to the festival, valet parking, early access to the tastings, specialty cocktails, and a lounge area overlooking White Rock Lake and the Dallas skyline.

Regular Admission

Members Pay $125 | Non-Members Pay $140

Click here for more information and to see the list of confirmed chefs

http://www.dallasarboretum.org/foodwinefest

30th Anniversary of Dallas Blooms

On Saturday, February 22nd, the Dallas Arboretum opened its 66-acre garden to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Dallas Blooms, the largest spring floral festival in the Southwest with a theme, Birds in Paradise. Over the course of the six-week festival, more than 500,000 spring-blooming bulbs will burst forth with color.

 

“Its world-class tulip show is the best spot this side of Holland to see these beautiful flowers.” - Southern Living Magazine

 

Daily Activities:

Reopening of the internationally acclaimed Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden

The garden closed briefly for winterization and maintenance. Learn all about birds in this eight-acre children's garden dedicated to teaching life and earth sciences based state and national science standards.

NOW Blooming

Okame flowering cherries, pansies and violas. The daffodils, hyacinths and Japanese magnolias are showing buds and color.

Bird House Exhibit: Lakeside Exhibit Area

Four life-size playhouses designed by local architects to complement this year's theme, Birds in Paradise. Children can play in the bird houses, while learning about birds.

Peacock Topiaries: Jonsson Color Garden

Comprised of more than 22,000 flowers and 11,000 plants, the two beloved 13-foot-tall peacock topiaries return to spread their colorful petal tails in the Jonsson Color Garden.

 

Visit the arboretum website for the full schedule of activities at this beloved Spring festival:

http://www.dallasarboretum.org/visit/seasonal-festivals-events/dallas-blooms

Dallas Arboretum $5 Admission in January

It's not too late to take advantage of the January special at the Dallas Arboretum.  Now through January 31, the Dallas Arboretum invites you to enjoy the facility and gardens for only $5 admission. 

“The Dallas Arboretum is one of the top 10 botanical gardens in the world, according to the Travel Channel, and it’s pretty nearly all year long,” said Brian Shivers, Dallas Arboretum board chairman. “With this discount for entrance, we want to encourage people to see the pansies, ornamental kale and winter plantings, to walk the one mile fitness trail throughout the garden, and to get a sneak peek as we get ready for the 30th anniversary of Dallas Blooms.”

2014 marks the 30th anniversary of the Dallas Arboretum’s major floral festival Dallas Blooms with the theme “Birds in Paradise.” Bank of America is the presenting sponsor of Dallas Blooms, with Park Place Dealerships and Celebrity Cruises as supporting sponsors. Dallas Blooms begins on February 22, 2014, and runs through April 6, 2014. The garden explodes with color as more than 500,000 spring-blossoming bulbs burst, and the beloved peacock topiaries return to spread their colorful petal tails in the Jonsson Color Garden.

As part of Dallas Blooms, the Dallas Arboretum also launches its Bird House Exhibit, life-size playhouses designed by local architects to complement this year’s theme, Birds in Paradise. This creative exhibit is located in the Lakeside Exhibit Area. Children can play in these bird houses, while learning about bird predators, bird adaptations, how they find prey, how they camouflage themselves and survive, how they migrate, how they create nests, lay eggs and more. For more information on Dallas Blooms’ 30th anniversary, call 214.515.6500 or visit the Arboretum’s website at www.dallasarboretum.org