Snohomish In Bloom: A community Flower Affaire

Local female entrepreneurs & flower farmers create community event featuring floral installations, botanical & maker vendor market, dahlia show & floral classes

Leading female business entrepreneurs and farmers have come together to transform the historic streets of downtown Snohomish into a vibrant, floral filled experience for the inaugural ‘Snohomish in Bloom: A Community Flower Affaire.’

Taking place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, this unique, one-day festival celebrates the region’s rich agricultural heritage by bringing world-class floral design, local flower farms, and community spirit directly to First Street and the Carnegie Building lawn. The event is entirely free to the public, with select ticketed classes and expert-led talks available for enthusiasts looking to hone their craft. The festival kicks off at 11:00 AM and runs through 6:00 PM. Event highlights include:

– Immersive Floral Installations: Larger-than-life botanical art displays designed by premier local florists will decorate iconic downtown landmarks along First Street.
– The Maker & Botanical Grower Market: A curated open-air market on the Carnegie Building lawn featuring fresh-cut stems, potted plants, artisanal goods, and unique garden wares.
– The Community Dahlia Show: An exhibition celebrating this stunning late-summer bloom, open to entries from local backyard growers and master gardeners alike, all ages welcome.
– Floral Classes: Ticketed, expert-led educational sessions hosted at the Historic Carnegie Building, covering a wide range of topics from wearable flowers to gardening.

Recognizing the critical role of agriculture in the Snohomish River Valley