TROY – Experience spring in full bloom at the Capital Region Flower & Garden Expo, March 27–29 at Hudson Valley Community College. The region’s most anticipated spring event offers breathtaking garden installations, themed floral exhibits, and a lively Marketplace—making it the perfect way to escape the winter blues and get inspired for the season ahead. 

The moment you walk through the doors, you’ll experience an immediate burst of color, creativity, and spring blooms. The Floral Design Showcase transforms the entrance into a spectacular gallery of “Festival of Flowers” themed creations, featuring towering hot air balloons, dramatic floral fireworks, opulent Gilded Age centerpieces, vibrant tulip celebrations, and intricate festival-inspired tapestries. 

Visitors can explore immersive, large-scale garden displays created by the Capital Region’s top landscape professionals. These walk-through gardens feature lush plantings, vibrant flowers in bloom, patios, water features, native gardens with interactive educational exhibits and children’s activities. Exhibitors include: Home Earth Alliance, Dirt & Decor, Empire Water Gardens, George’s Market, Weathered Wood, Northeastern NY Orchid Society and a stunning Sand Sculpture by acclaimed artist Phil Singer. Each display highlights ideas attendees can bring into their own home and gardens. 

The bustling Marketplace is a destination all its own, featuring a lively farmers-market vibe with more than 160 vendors offering houseplants, bulbs, seeds, garden décor, tools, artisan foods, handcrafted goods, and one-of-a-kind gifts you won’t find anywhere else. Guests can enjoy FREE tastings from NYS wineries and distilleries. 

Outside, food trucks serve a variety of crowd favorites, giving visitors plenty of options to enjoy a meal or snack during their visit. Throughout the weekend, regional experts in lawn and garden care, floral design, and ecological landscaping share practical tips and inspiration in free hourly seminars and demonstrations. 

New this year is the Wildwood Sensory Room, a safe, calming, and inclusive space designed to help people of all ages and abilities who may need a break from the crowd. Since 1988, a portion of every ticket sold has benefited Wildwood, supporting programs and services for individuals and families with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. 

Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. General admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the door; three-day passes are $40. For more information, visit flowerandgardenexpo.com.