Clackamas County Master Gardener™ Association has announced the 37th annual Spring Garden Fair, with more than 100 garden vendors, is happening Saturday–Sunday, May 6–7, 2023, at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds and Event Center 694 N.E. Fourth Ave., Canby, Oregon. Admission will be $5 and parking at the fairgrounds will be free.
“Don’t miss this Pacific Northwest favorite,” organizers said in a press release. “Our nursery vendors have the best in annuals and perennials suited for growing in our area. We also host vendors that specialize in tools and other needs for your garden. And we can’t forget the garden art; craftsmen from our area bring in unique pieces to personalize your garden space.”
The fair offers plant taxis to expedite delivery to your car, a free plant check, the Ask a Master Gardener™ booth, the 10-Minute University™ booth, a New Plant Introductions feature with a silent auction, a potting station with pots for sale, and the popular Garden Fair Raffle.
Returning will be the popular Exhibits Center in 4-H Hall with lots of great free information from local organizations, free pH soil testing, and of course free children’s activities for junior gardeners. The popular Good Thyme Food Court will be set up on the main lawn when it’s time for lunch or just a snack. And on Sunday the Portland Iris Society will be in their usual spot in the Main Pavilion.
Hours will be Saturday 9 a.m.– 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. And for the first time, organizers plan to offer ticket pre-sales and two day passes for $9. No smoking and only service pets allowed.
For more information and tickets, log on to www.springgardenfair.org, or check their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SpringGardenFair.
The Clackamas County Master Gardener Association acts in collaboration with and in support of the Oregon State University Extension Service Master Gardener™ Program. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made by April 14, 2023, to Catalina Santamaria at 503-655-8631, catalina.santamaria@oregonstate.edu.
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