South Carolina Festival of Flowers

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The South Carolina Festival of Flowers is proud to launch its new logo. The logo (above) symbolizes everything that is ‘South Carolina.’ The logo features our state flower, Yellow Jessamine, and our state bird the Carolina Wren.

Celebrate the beginning of summer and enjoy traditional Southern Hospitality at the 2008 South Carolina Festival of Flowers in beautiful Greenwood, South Carolina. Named one of Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events in June 2008 and also one of the top 100 events in North America by the American Bus Association for 2001 and 1996, this Festival is one you won’t want to miss. The South Carolina Festival of Flowers has become — A Perennial Favorite.

The third weekend in June will prove to be most entertaining for all ages. The Park Seed Company’s famous Trial Gardens, featuring over 1000 varieties of annuals, perennials, and vegetables, will be open to the public on Flower Day, June 21. Enjoy other Festival activities such as soulful jazz, boisterous bluegrass and traditional beach music. View the works of South Carolina’s top artists and craftsmen at the Festival Art Show and Craftsmen’s Fair. Dance to beach music or enjoy a nice leisure day strolling through one of our beautiful gardens on tour.

There’s much more!!! Something for everyone at the 2008 South Carolina Festival of Flowers.

Make plans to visit today and bring a friend!

The South Carolina Festival of Flowers is chartered by the Secretary of State of South Carolina as a non-profit organization for the promotion of tourism in Greenwood County.

Mission Statement:
The mission of the South Carolina Festival of Flowers is “The planning, promotion and staging of the annual S.C. Festival of Flowers. The Festival promotes an appreciation for flowers, visual and performing arts (paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, handcrafts, music) to benefit our community. Greenwood residents, businesses, organizations and the entire community are encouraged to display flowers during the Festival of Flowers.â€?