HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Huntsville Botanical Garden is bringing the community together for their Cultures in Bloom event, a family-friendly celebration of world music, dance, and plants.
The cultural festival will be held on May 4.
“This event is a celebration of diversity, shared humanity, and the natural beauty that binds us all,” Laura McPhail, director of Communications and Guest Experience, said.
Painted against the backdrop of the scenic shores of Little Smith Lake and Lake Lonnie, Cultures in Bloom, invites families to travel around the world in the comfort of their own neighborhood.
HBG said guests can earn passport stamps with every new cultural encounter. Representatives from various North Alabama cultural organizations, including Hispanic, Latino, Filipino, Nepalese, Scottish, German, French, Pan-African, and more will be onsite to offer insight into their respective cultures.
Every guest will receive a themed passport based on ticket type.
- Green Sips Passport (All Ages): Includes 6 botanical tastings and stamps featuring floral symbols from each culture.
- Global Sips Passport (21+): Includes 6 botanical tastings and 6 alcoholic beverage samples—each representing a different culture.
- Junior Explorers Passport (Ages 15 and under): Offers hands-on activities and cultural discovery—no alcohol or botanical samples.
Green Sips and Global Sips passports include beverage samples, and all passports include amphitheater entertainment and full garden access. Full-sized beverages and food will be available for purchase from various food vendors.
Ticket prices vary on garden membership and the type of ticket you purchase. You can find price information below:
- Member Pricing:
- Green Sips Passport: $19
- Global Sips Passport (21+): $24
- Junior Explorers Passport: $9
- Non-member Pricing:
- Green Sips Passport: $32
- Global Sips Passport (21+): $37
- Junior Explorers Passport: $11
You can find more information about the event, as well as purchase tickets through the HBG website.
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