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20th Annual National Herb Day Celebration in Saint Petersburg, FL
Herbalists and plant enthusiasts gather for a day of herbal education, tastings, and community
Apr. 6, 2026 at 4:09am
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On Saturday, May 2nd, herbalists, plant lovers, and the local community will come together in St. Petersburg, Florida for the 20th annual National Herb Day celebration. The free event, hosted by Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies and Traditions School of Herbal Studies, will feature lectures, herb and food tastings, botanical tea samples, and the sale of locally grown medicinal plants. The celebration aims to educate attendees about the importance of herbs and herbal medicine.
Why it matters
National Herb Day is an annual celebration that brings together herbalists, natural health advocates, and the broader community to raise awareness about the benefits of herbs and herbal medicine. In a time when many are seeking more natural approaches to healthcare, events like this help to educate the public and build a stronger local herbal community.
The details
The Herb Day celebration in St. Petersburg will include lectures every 30 minutes on topics such as herbs for pets, herb and drug interactions, becoming an herbalist, perimenopause, and herbal skincare. The lectures will be given by local experts, including Dr. Robert Linde of Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies, and students from the Traditions School of Herbal Studies. Attendees will also be able to sample herbal teas, purchase locally grown medicinal plants, and browse vendor booths related to herbs and natural health.
- The 20th annual National Herb Day celebration will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 10 AM to 4 PM.
- The event has been held annually since 2006.
The players
Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies
A local organization that provides acupuncture and herbal medicine services, and is hosting the Herb Day celebration.
Traditions School of Herbal Studies
A local school that offers education in Western herbalism, and is collaborating with Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies on the Herb Day event.
Florida Herb Society
A non-profit organization dedicated to herbal education and research, and a collaborator on the Herb Day celebration.
West Coast Chapter of the American Herbalists Guild
A regional chapter of a national organization for professional herbalists, also collaborating on the Herb Day event.
Bob Linde
A Registered Herbalist and Acupuncture Physician who is the Director of Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies and will be giving lectures at the event.
What they’re saying
“This is one of my favorite days of the year. We get to meet with lots of like-minded local people over the course of the day, to create a stronger herbal community.”
— Bob Linde, Registered Herbalist and Acupuncture Physician
What’s next
The Herb Day celebration is an annual event, so the next National Herb Day will take place on May 3, 2027 in St. Petersburg.
The takeaway
Events like the National Herb Day celebration in St. Petersburg help to educate the public about the benefits of herbs and herbal medicine, while also fostering a stronger local community of herbalists, natural health advocates, and plant enthusiasts.
