Spend an evening with Robert Grenfell, Chair of Competitive Classes for the Philadelphia Flower Show and learn about the exciting opportunities to visit, display and volunteer at the 2026 show.

The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event and fundraiser featuring stunning displays by the world’s premier floral, garden, and landscape designers. The 2026 show will run February 8^th through March 8^th , 2026.

Experience the world of gardening with stunning visual displays, world-class plant competitions, family-friendly activities, artisanal crafts, engaging speakers, and curated shopping.

 Rooted: Origins of American Gardening

Gardens aren’t just made; they’re passed down through generations, carried across oceans, lifetimes, and lands. The 2026 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show celebrates the stories that ground us in gardening, whether it’s the nostalgia of a grandparent’s garden, a beloved family recipe that begins with the bright scent of freshly picked herbs and vegetables, or the heritage traditions that shape how we plant, grow, and gather. Through immersive garden exhibits and stunning floral displays, Rooted: Origins of American Gardening, brings to life the personal stories, cultural traditions, and horticultural inspiration that connect us to plants, each other, and shape how we garden today.

As Philadelphia celebrates the 250th anniversary of American independence, the 2026 Flower Show offers a chance to reflect on the gardening legacies we’ve inherited and the ones we’re growing for the future, shaped by people and plants from around the world. This year’s Show will combine legacy and belonging with breathtaking artistry and larger-than-life creations that will take guests on a journey through a vivid world full of memory and magnificence.

Volunteer

Volunteering at the Philadelphia Flower Show is a fun way to support PHS and your community! From greeting guests upon arrival, to ensuring guests have the information they need to make the most of their Show experience, to helping guests on their Show departure, PHS volunteers have always played an important role in the Philadelphia Flower Show. No previous experience is necessary – we give you the training you need, and you can choose the day, volunteer experience, and timeframe that works best for you!  

Registration is suggested. Registration will close 2 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the event. Walk-ins are welcome!

When you register for an event, we are holding a spot for you. If your schedule changes and you can’t attend, please let us know so we can open your spot to someone else.

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