(Wednesday, May 8, 2024) – Celebrate Mother’s Day by starting your own outdoor paradise with the help of Flower City Days at the Market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, May 12 at the City of Rochester Public Market 280 N. Union St.
These popular horticultural extravaganzas feature hundreds of vendors offering great bargains on gardening essentials, including vibrant perennials and colorful annuals, distinctive hanging baskets and potted plants, wide assortments of succulents, herbs and vegetables, along with a unique outdoor art, decorations and accessories.
After this Sunday, the remaining Flower City Days at the Market will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on:
- Sundays: May 19 and 26;
- Memorial Day Weekend: Friday, May 24 and Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day)
Master Gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County will be on hand to provide expert gardening advice for novice and veteran gardeners alike. Traditional Market vendors will also be present in the B shed, along with the small businesses throughout the Market District.
Flower City Days at the Market hosts a give and take container exchange outside the Market Office, where gardeners are welcome to donate or retrieve gently used flower or plant pots, flats, and other containers.
To become a vendor for Flower City Days at the Market, visit www.cityofrochester.gov/flowercitydays. For news and updates, follow the Public Market on Facebook and Instagram @CityofRochesterPublicMarket.
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