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USF Botanical Gardens SPRING Plant Festival

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Spring Back into the Gardens!

Join us for a two-day celebration of all things plants! The USF Botanical Gardens Spring Plant Festival brings together over 40 local growers, rare and native plants, artisan goods, food trucks and family-friendly activities — all in the beautiful setting of the USF Botanical Gardens.

Whether you're an experienced gardener or just getting your hands dirty for the first time, this is the perfect place to discover your next favorite plant — and get expert advice while you’re at it.

Tickets 

Discounted tickets are no longer available.

Tickets will be sold at the door for $10

Vendor List

The Plant, Food, and Artisanal vendors you can expect to see!

  • Moonlight Meadows
  • ABC Tropical Plant Nursery
  • Prana Farms
  • Oh 4 Succ’s Sake
  • Fat Daddy Bakeshop
  • Tampa African Violet Society
  • Tampa Bay Chapter Rare Fruit Council Int'l, Inc.
  • Eva's Ideas
  • Green Leaf Worm Farm
  • MAD Plants
  • Hey There Dough-Lila Baking Co.
  • Grassroots Nursery
  • 3 Seasons Growers
  • Orchids and Tropical Plants 101
  • Passion Fruit & Co.
  • Bee Happy Native Nursery
  • Island Bamboo Garden
  • Elting's Exotic Plants
  • Third Insight Design and Nursery
  • The Honey Couple
  • The Suncoast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society Inc.
  • Jessica’s Lovely Garden
  • Pat's Pottery
  • George Griepenburg
  • The Little Adventure Farm
  • Boyce Nursery, LLC
  • Amelia's Garden
  • Traditions School of Herbal Studies
  • Wallace Nursery
  • UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County
  • Kessler's Cacti & Things
  • Little Tree Homestead Nonprofit
  • My Crazy Plant Life
  • The Little Adventure Farm
  • Calusa Palms Nursery, LLC
  • Christine's Tropical & Exotic Plants Inc.
  • Central Florida Orchids and More
  • Mid Florida Begonia and Exotic Plant Club
  • M.C. Ice
  • Munchies Kettle Korn
  • Scully's Cafe LLC
  • Dog and Bun On Da Run
  • The Meatless Mexican
  • Hey There Dough-Lila Baking Co.
  • Tampa Plant Tita
  • Kokehana
  • Self Made Boba and Tea
  • marrypotter

Festival Highlights

  • Shop a wide selection of rare, native, and exotic plants
  • Connect with local growers and plant experts
  • Browse artisan vendors with handcrafted goods
  • Enjoy delicious eats from Tampa’s best food trucks
  • Bring your furry friend (on a leash)
  • Create memories with fun activities for the whole family

Event Details

Dates: April 11 – 12, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Membership early access at 8:30 a.m.
Location: USF Botanical Gardens
12210 USF Pine Drive, Tampa, FL 33612

Accessibility

  • Visitor parking available on-site —
  • Handicap parking available along USF Pine Drive
  • Plant Pick-Up Area located next to the admission tents
  • Please note: The BullRunner shuttle will NOT be in service during the event

Accessibility Accommodations or Questions? 

The USF Botanical Gardens is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all guests. If you require reasonable accommodations or have any questions, please contact us at botanicalgardens@usf.edu before the event.

All dogs and small pets on leashes are welcome!

Don’t miss this beloved spring tradition!

Come for the plants — stay for the people, food, and inspiration.