April 2 the Festival of Flowers begins on the Biltmore Estate.The gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted come alive with color and blossoms. The Festival is an estate-wide event with thousands of tulips and acres of azaleas.
The 2011 Festival incorporates George and Edith Vanderbilt's passion for travel with elements referencing their journeys amid floral displays and other decorative elements throughout Biltmore House and the Estate
Activities and events happening during the Festival include:
The 2011 Festival incorporates George and Edith Vanderbilt's passion for travel with elements referencing their journeys amid floral displays and other decorative elements throughout Biltmore House and the Estate
Activities and events happening during the Festival include:
- Live music daily in the Conservatory and Winter Garden
- Special menus in the restaurants
- "Ask a Gardener" station featuring Biltmore's horticulture experts answering guest questions on the weekends
- Festival of Flowers commemorative wines at the Winery
- Daily complimentary seminars at A Gardener's Place in the Conservatory:
–Culinary Herbs and Edible Flowers, 1:00 p.m.
–A Pot for Every Plant, 2:00 p.m.
–Celebrate Spring with Wreaths, 3:00 p.m. - An art show at Deerpark Restaurant
Get $15 off gate admission by purchasing tickets in advance online.
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