Austin Community Celebrates 31st Year of Flower Basket Fundraising

Local businesses and residents come together to support the annual beautification project.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Austin community has once again come together to raise funds for the city's annual flower basket program, marking the 31st year of the successful initiative. The project involves hanging beautiful flower baskets along Main Street, as well as maintaining flower beds and flowerpots throughout the summer months. The effort is made possible through the generous donations of over 90 individuals and businesses, as well as support from the Hormel Company and the City of Austin.

Why it matters

The flower basket fundraiser is an important community project that helps maintain Austin's vibrant and attractive downtown area. It showcases the generosity and civic pride of local residents and businesses, who come together each year to ensure the city's public spaces are beautifully decorated and cared for.

The details

The flower basket program is coordinated by a dedicated group of volunteers who oversee the fundraising, basket preparation, planting, and maintenance. Local businesses like Hilltop Greenhouse and Farm and Our Farm Fresh provide the flowers and fall/winter decorations, while the city's Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department handles the planting and upkeep of the displays throughout the summer.

  • The 31st annual flower basket fundraising campaign took place in 2026.
  • The flower baskets are typically hung in mid-May each year.

The players

Hilltop Greenhouse and Farm

A local business that has prepared the flower baskets for the program for several years.

Our Farm Fresh

A local business that provides the fun fall and winter decorations for the flowerpots.

Austin Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department

The city department responsible for planting the flowers and maintaining the displays throughout the summer.

Austin City Finance Department

The department that accepts donations for the flower basket program.

Austin City Clerk's Office

The office that processes the donations and sends thank-you letters and receipts.

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What they’re saying

“This is a great project that shows what can be done because of the generosity of so many people!”

— Austin Submitted, Letter to the Editor Author (austindailyherald.com)

What’s next

The community looks forward to seeing the flower baskets hung in mid-May, marking the start of another successful summer of the beautification project.

The takeaway

The annual flower basket fundraiser in Austin is a testament to the power of community collaboration and civic pride. Through the generosity of local businesses and residents, the city is able to maintain its vibrant and attractive downtown, showcasing the value of public-private partnerships in enhancing the quality of life for all.