| 42nd Annual Flower Day |
HISTORY
Founded in 1966, the non-profit Metropolitan Detroit Flower Growers Association began when metropolitan Detroit flower growers
sought a solution to high delivery costs for shipping and selling the majority of their product outside of Detroit. Two hundred growers
from throughout the metropolitan area united to develop and promote a one day event that would increase public awareness of the
great local availability of fresh, homegrown bedding flowers. That first event grew into Flower Day, which has become the first day of
spring for many gardening enthusiasts.
With 200 members, the non-profit Metropolitan Detroit Flower Growers Association (MDFGA) is the largest growers’ organization in
the United States and Canada. The organization has continued its commitment to selling more product closer to home by presenting
Flower Day annually for nearly four decades.
Today, Flower Day has evolved into over 125,000 garden enthusiasts gathering at Eastern Market to fulfill there dreams to create an
inspiring, relaxing outdoor living entertainment space away from noise and distractions of everyday living.
15 acres display and sale of flowers and gardening items. Products will include annuals, perennials, tropical flowers, trees and
shrubs, bedding plants, vegetables, gardening pots and other gardening needs.
FLOWER DAY ACTIVITIES
Flower Day 42nd Annual Flower Day 7AM – 5PM
Everything is coming up roses, geraniums, marigolds, lilies, gladiolas and hostas at the 42nd Annual Flower Day at Eastern Market.
Attended by more than 150,000 people annually, Flower Day at the Eastern Market is one of the largest flower shows in the country.
Members of the Metro Detroit Flower Growers Association (MDFGA), and hundreds of flower growers from Michigan, Canada and
neighboring states fill the market with their colorful array offerings. Over 15-acres of the highest quality annuals, perennials, foliage,
shrubbery, trees, exotics, tropical plants, flats, hanging baskets and more will be available for purchase.
Eastern Market Food Court
If its pizza, a fresh chef's salad, a freshly grilled Philly Cheese Steak sandwich, a char-grilled burger, or a sweet treat that you crave,
this is the sponsorship opportunity for you. Over 20 local restaurants and vendors will sweep Flower Day visitors off their feet with
their food fan-fare. Food court area will also include patio tables and chairs where sponsors can interact with visitors.
Wacky Wagon Contest 7:00AM – 12:00PM
Now in its 8th year, this contest is one the premier events on Flower Day. Shoppers enter their decorated wagons to compete for
prizes in three categories: Most Entertaining, Most Creative, and best representation of the Spirit of Flower Day. Each year
hundreds of Flower Day visitors decorate their wagons for entrance into the contest. The contest is sponsored by WWJ-950 with
pre- and post-event, as well as, on-site radio announcements.
Children’s Merry Market Land – 9:00AM – 4:00PM
May is especially merry thanks to the blossoming of the child-focused Merry Market Land. On both Saturday and Flower Day
Sunday families can find colorful performances, clowns, train rides, hands-on activities, a farm animal corral and crafts for kids of all
ages.
Buskers
Buskers are that rare breed of street entertainer in search of the best place or "pitch" to perform their artistic endeavor. Eastern
Market Buskers will have performances as dancers, mimes, artists, clowns, magicians, musicians, puppeteers, jugglers, acrobats,
tumblers, living statues, and just plain weird.
Musical Entertainment
Eastern Market Welcome Center Stage
• Award- Winning Blues Man Luther “Badman” Keith
Bank of America Shed 5 Stage
• Detroit’s “Best Soca Band” Universal Sounds
Detroit Wholesale Produce Stage
• Eastern Market Own Legendary 3 of 9 - 70’s Rock, Blues
Click the links below to obtain the proper applications for
submission to become a vendor for the annual Flower Day
Craft Vendor Application
Consumer Affairs Application
For questions, contact Kimberly Hill @ 313.833.9300
Founded in 1966, the non-profit Metropolitan Detroit Flower Growers Association began when metropolitan Detroit flower growers
sought a solution to high delivery costs for shipping and selling the majority of their product outside of Detroit. Two hundred growers
from throughout the metropolitan area united to develop and promote a one day event that would increase public awareness of the
great local availability of fresh, homegrown bedding flowers. That first event grew into Flower Day, which has become the first day of
spring for many gardening enthusiasts.
With 200 members, the non-profit Metropolitan Detroit Flower Growers Association (MDFGA) is the largest growers’ organization in
the United States and Canada. The organization has continued its commitment to selling more product closer to home by presenting
Flower Day annually for nearly four decades.
Today, Flower Day has evolved into over 125,000 garden enthusiasts gathering at Eastern Market to fulfill there dreams to create an
inspiring, relaxing outdoor living entertainment space away from noise and distractions of everyday living.
15 acres display and sale of flowers and gardening items. Products will include annuals, perennials, tropical flowers, trees and
shrubs, bedding plants, vegetables, gardening pots and other gardening needs.
FLOWER DAY ACTIVITIES
Flower Day 42nd Annual Flower Day 7AM – 5PM
Everything is coming up roses, geraniums, marigolds, lilies, gladiolas and hostas at the 42nd Annual Flower Day at Eastern Market.
Attended by more than 150,000 people annually, Flower Day at the Eastern Market is one of the largest flower shows in the country.
Members of the Metro Detroit Flower Growers Association (MDFGA), and hundreds of flower growers from Michigan, Canada and
neighboring states fill the market with their colorful array offerings. Over 15-acres of the highest quality annuals, perennials, foliage,
shrubbery, trees, exotics, tropical plants, flats, hanging baskets and more will be available for purchase.
Eastern Market Food Court
If its pizza, a fresh chef's salad, a freshly grilled Philly Cheese Steak sandwich, a char-grilled burger, or a sweet treat that you crave,
this is the sponsorship opportunity for you. Over 20 local restaurants and vendors will sweep Flower Day visitors off their feet with
their food fan-fare. Food court area will also include patio tables and chairs where sponsors can interact with visitors.
Wacky Wagon Contest 7:00AM – 12:00PM
Now in its 8th year, this contest is one the premier events on Flower Day. Shoppers enter their decorated wagons to compete for
prizes in three categories: Most Entertaining, Most Creative, and best representation of the Spirit of Flower Day. Each year
hundreds of Flower Day visitors decorate their wagons for entrance into the contest. The contest is sponsored by WWJ-950 with
pre- and post-event, as well as, on-site radio announcements.
Children’s Merry Market Land – 9:00AM – 4:00PM
May is especially merry thanks to the blossoming of the child-focused Merry Market Land. On both Saturday and Flower Day
Sunday families can find colorful performances, clowns, train rides, hands-on activities, a farm animal corral and crafts for kids of all
ages.
Buskers
Buskers are that rare breed of street entertainer in search of the best place or "pitch" to perform their artistic endeavor. Eastern
Market Buskers will have performances as dancers, mimes, artists, clowns, magicians, musicians, puppeteers, jugglers, acrobats,
tumblers, living statues, and just plain weird.
Musical Entertainment
Eastern Market Welcome Center Stage
• Award- Winning Blues Man Luther “Badman” Keith
Bank of America Shed 5 Stage
• Detroit’s “Best Soca Band” Universal Sounds
Detroit Wholesale Produce Stage
• Eastern Market Own Legendary 3 of 9 - 70’s Rock, Blues
Click the links below to obtain the proper applications for
submission to become a vendor for the annual Flower Day
Craft Vendor Application
Consumer Affairs Application
For questions, contact Kimberly Hill @ 313.833.9300
| Sunday - May 18, 2008 7 am - 5 pm |
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