Newport, Rhode Island is a seaside town famous for its historic mansions of the Gilded Age. To kick off its summer season every year, they hold the Newport Flower Show on the stunning grounds of the opulent mansion, Rosecliff. This amazing flower show is unlike any other flower and garden show around. Between the fabulous setting of Rosecliff, the excellent vendors, live music, and sweeping ocean views, every part of this event is impressive!
The 2019 Newport Flower Show will be held June 21-23 and is themed Audubon: Artistic Adventures. The show will celebrate bird expert and painter, John James Audubon, so expect the garden displays to incorporate lots of birds and feathers.
Show Highlights
Opening Night Party– Enjoy the cocktail buffet while admiring the fresh floral arrangements and horticultural exhibits and shopping the Oceanside Boutiques and Gardeners Marketplace. There will also be live entertainment and special guests.
Luncheon Lecture– Enjoy an elegant seated luncheon on the grounds of the show, and then remain for the entertaining and educational speaker presentation. This year’s keynote speaker at the show will be internationally known lifestyle expert, India Hicks. Ms. Hicks will delight guests with her talk titled “Live an Extraordinary Life.”
Champagne Jazz Brunch– Start to your Sunday morning in style as you enjoy a delicious buffet brunch before taking in the last day of The Newport Flower Show. Sip champagne and listen to jazz on the beautiful grounds of Rosecliff.
Other highlights include:
• Colorful floral designs
• Horticulture exhibits
• Garden displays
• Afternoon Tea
• Moonlight Movie
• Children’s Activities
• Local vendors
You can purchase a one-day admission to walk the grounds of the show for $25. Admission for the special events is purchased separately and includes admission to the show.
Bonus: Nearby Green Animals Topiary Garden is the oldest and most northern topiary garden in the United States. Gardener Joseph Carreiro, superintendent of the property from 1905 to 1945, and his son-in-law, George Mendonca, superintendent until 1985, were responsible for creating the topiaries. There are more than 80 pieces of topiary throughout the gardens, including animals and birds, geometric figures and ornamental designs.
