The Camellia Festival

The Camellia Festival
Saturday, Feb. 14 and Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026
Sessions from 10am – 1pm and 1 – 4pm each day
Location: The Camellia Greenhouse and Main House

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT UNTIL Jan. 15, 2026: Adult $15, use code ADULT5 at checkout | Children $10, use code CHILD5 at checkout | Kids 3 and under FREE
Tickets after Jan. 15, 2026 : Adult $20 | Children $15 | Kids 3 and under FREE
All tickets are final sale.

Step into a vibrant winter festival and experience the season’s most enchanting sight: over 200 camellia varieties in full bloom! Long celebrated for their elegance and color, these stunning flowers offer the perfect escape from the winter blues.

This multi-sensory festival spans both the Main House and Camellia Greenhouse, with something for every visitor:

In the Main House
– Typewriter Poets: Watch talented poets craft personalized, one-of-a-kind poems just for you!
– Coe Family Camellia Plate Display: Explore the historic dining room adorned with the family’s rare and exquisite camellia plates, a glimpse into the estate-era elegance.
– Curated Tea Tasting: Savor a selection of specialty teas, thoughtfully paired to complement the festival’s floral atmosphere.
– Creative Workshops & Crafts: Create your own wellness or traditional tea bags, camellia-inspired tissue paper flowers, and watercolor painting.

In the Camellia Greenhouse
– Explore the largest camellia collection under glass in the Northeast.
– Complimentary guided tours with Planting Fields Arboretum Director, Vincent Simeone, at 11am, 1pm and 2:30pm. Tours are welcoming, accessible, and engaging for all ages.
– Meet friendly ladybugs and learn how these beneficial insects support healthy plants and gardens.

Don’t miss this joyful celebration of winter’s most elegant bloom. Come for the flowers, stay for the experience!

 
Please Note
– The Camellia Greenhouse is wheelchair and stroller-accessible.
– Programs and activities are self-paced.
– Staff and volunteers are available to provide assistance and answer questions during your visit.

Guests with specific accessibility questions or accommodation requests are encouraged to contact us in advance so we can best support your visit.

For any additional information and questions, please contact Lilly McGurk, Stewardship Director at lmcgurk@plantingfields.org 

By registering for this event, you consent to receive emails from Planting Fields Foundation and also consent to Planting Fields Foundation photographing and filming during the event. These images may be used for promotional purposes, including social media, on our website, newsletters, grant requests, reports. As it may not be feasible to identify individuals who may wish to opt out, your registration implies your consent to be photographed. If you have any concerns, please contact us at lmcgurk@plantingfields.org.