The Friends of Eden Gardens State Park are hosting their annual Camellia Festival on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. This event is centered around the blooming of the camellias, and the natural beauty and history of the park. Enhanced by living history actors, flower presentations, as well as music by The Graytones, the Camellia Festival is an event not to be missed. The event, hosted by
The event is free with paid park admission ($4 per car). Pack a picnic or grab some lunch from one of the food vendors.
Schedule of events:
10:15 -11:00 am: Presentation on camellias by Marie Harrison
11:15 am -12:00 pm: Floral Demonstration using Camellias by Tim Ard of Emerald Coast Flowers and Gifts
12:30 pm: Demonstrations on air-layering
1:00 pm: Waxing camellia blooms
11:00 am – 1:00 p.m.: The Graytones will be performing at the stage area.
Directions
Eden Gardens State Park is located in Point Washington, off U.S. 98 on C.R. 395.
For more information, call (850) 267-8320.
181 Eden Garden Road, Point Washington, Fl. 32459 ::MAP::
The park’s website is
https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Eden-Gardens
Park Fees
$4.00 per vehicle. Please use the honor box to pay fees. Correct change is required. Limit 8 people per vehicle.
$2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.
House Tours:
$4.00 per adult.
$2.00 per child.