The idea for Garden Fest was sown in 2006 and has grown into an annual all day family-friendly event presented by the Horticulture Services Division (HSD) at the Smithsonian Institution. The purpose of Garden Fest is to highlight each of the Smithsonian gardens and connect people to plants through educational demonstrations and engaging hands-on activities. Demonstrations focus on topics such as floriculture, landscape and container design, greenhouse production, the Smithsonian's Garden Furnishings Collection, and environmental stewardship and conservation. Garden Fest takes place each year in the Enid A. Haupt Garden during late spring. .

Location
The Enid A. Haupt Garden is located on the south side of the Smithsonian Castle between Jefferson Drive and
Independence Avenue. The Castle is located at 1000 Jefferson Drive, SW.

Public Transportation
Take the Metrorail's Orange or Blue Line and exit at the Smithsonian Station (Mall Exit). Entrance gates to the
Haupt Garden are located on either side of the Castle along Jefferson Drive.

Parking
Limited on-street parking and nearby commercial lots.

Garden Fest would not be a success without the help of its volunteers. We need people of all ages to participate. You must be 14 years of age or older. If you are interested in any Garden Fest volunteer opportunities, please contact us at gardenfest@si.edu

If you are interested in learning more about supporting Garden Fest, please contact us at gardenfest@si.edu