Garden lovers be sure to mark your calendar for one of the largest flower and garden shows in North America, the Northwest Flower & Garden Show in Seattle at the Washington State Convention Center every February. The Northwest Flower & Garden Show in Seattle offers stunning display gardens, ideas for outdoor features, and free garden seminars for gardeners of every experience and gardens of every size from pots to landscapes.
Below we include basic information about the show and tips for making the most of your day—or a weekend—at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show.
2025 Northwest Flower & Garden Show Basic Information
- When: February 19-23, 2025.
- Hours: Wednesday – Saturday: 9:00am – 8:00pm. Sunday: 9:00am – 6:00pm.
- Where: Seattle Convention Center, 705 Pike Street
- Parking: garages at the convention center, lots and street meters.
- Tickets: Adult at the door $29. Children (ages 12 & under) FREE.
- Website: Official Northwest Flower & Garden Festival | February 19-23, 2025 | Seattle, WA
Discount admission to the Northwest Flower & Garden Show
- $15 Half Day Pass (after 3pm Wed-Sat and 2pm on Sun)
- $23 Early Bird Adult (buy online thru Feb 18, 2025): Tickets | Northwest Flower & Garden Festival 2025
- $42 Two Day Pass
- $85 Five Day Pass
- $18 Group price (20 ticket minimum)
Tips for getting the most out of the Northwest Flower & Garden Show
Peak hours are 9AM-2PM and weekends. Visit late afternoon or early evening for a more relaxed stroll.
Make a list of the attractions and events you really want to see:
- Check the list of attractions and make a list of your “must see” displays and vendors: Show Attractions (gardenshow.com).
- Check the list of seminars and plan your visit around topics that interest you: Seminar Agenda (gardenshow.com)
- Check the book signing schedule for any of your favorite authors: Book Signing Schedule at the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival
The Half-Day/Half-Price Ticket can be an exceptional deal for many attendees, giving you 4-5 hours to see the show (which is the average for most visitors). Be sure to check the list of seminars.
FREE package check located next to the Skybridge. You can store plants and bulky purchases here until you leave the show.
Daily re-entry is permitted with a hand stamp at the Festival entrances.
Food and beverages at a range of prices are available from many food service establishments inside the Convention Center and the surrounding downtown Seattle neighborhood. If you leave the show, be sure to get a hand stamp on your way out if you want to return the same day. Food and drinks from outside vendors are not allowed on the show floor; however, you may bring food prepared from home in non-descript bag or container – no restaurant logos, please.
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