Amarillo Botanical Gardens Hosts Annual Garden Fest

The daylong festival celebrates spring with plant sales, workshops, and local vendors.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:33am

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An impressionistic, out-of-focus photograph depicting a blurred scene of colorful spring flowers, verdant foliage, and silhouetted figures exploring an outdoor garden, conveying the celebratory and community-focused atmosphere of the annual Garden Fest event.The annual Garden Fest at the Amarillo Botanical Gardens brings the community together to celebrate the arrival of spring with a vibrant showcase of local flora and gardening expertise.Amarillo Today

The Amarillo Botanical Gardens is hosting its annual Garden Fest event on Saturday, April 25th. The daylong festival will feature plant and flower sales, gardening workshops led by horticulture experts, over 25 local vendors, kids' crafts, and food trucks, providing the community an opportunity to kick off the spring gardening season.

Why it matters

Garden Fest is a highly anticipated annual event that draws green-thumbed locals and families looking to spruce up their outdoor spaces. The botanical gardens are a beloved community resource, and the festival helps promote gardening education and support the local economy through vendor participation.

The details

Garden Fest 2026 will run from 9am to 2pm on April 25th. Admission is $5 per person, with free entry for botanical garden members and children under 5. Attendees can browse plant and flower sales, attend workshops on topics like soil preparation and pest control, shop from over 25 local vendors selling gardening supplies and handmade goods, and let kids enjoy craft activities. Food trucks will also be on site.

  • Garden Fest 2026 will take place on Saturday, April 25th.
  • The event runs from 9am to 2pm.

The players

Amarillo Botanical Gardens

A public botanical garden located in Amarillo, Texas that features themed gardens, educational programs, and community events like Garden Fest.

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What they’re saying

“The weather has been pretty nice here in Amarillo. Even the winter months were nothing to complain about too much. We had warmer weather on Christmas than we did on Easter, and both days were nice.”

— Melissa Bartlett, Author

What’s next

Tickets for Garden Fest 2026 will be available for purchase on the day of the event at the botanical gardens entrance.

The takeaway

Garden Fest is a beloved annual tradition that brings the Amarillo community together to celebrate the arrival of spring, learn about gardening, and support local businesses and artisans.