Bloom Charleston

Bloom Charleston is where Charleston’s historic charm, natural beauty and rich history of horticultural innovations converge to create a vibrant celebration of public parks and gardens. Born out of the vision and dedication of the Charleston Parks Conservancy, Bloom Charleston seeks to inspire and empower our community by showcasing the transformative power of thoughtful garden design, innovative sustainability practices, and meaningful collaboration.

Opening Night Garden Party

Friday, October 17, 2025
Colonial Lake, Charleston SC
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Cost: $275.00 + fees – tickets are on sale now!

Join the Charleston Parks Conservancy for the Opening Night Garden Party, the official launch of Bloom Charleston—a new garden and design festival celebrating beauty, sustainability, and public space. Held at Colonial Lake this elegant evening marks the debut of the Idea Garden, a concept created by the Conservancy to inspire gardeners to transform climate challenges into sustainable, beautiful landscapes.

Bloom Charleston Festival

Saturday, October 18, 2025
Colonial Lake and Moultrie Park, Charleston, SC
10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE

Join us for a full day of inspiring talks on gardening, design, cutting-edge plants, and more. Thanks to the generous support of sponsors and partners, these speaker sessions are free to attend. We encourage you to RSVP to help us plan accordingly and ensure the best experience for all guests.

Additional Festival Highlights:

• The Plant From Your Parks Plant Sale features a curated selection of plants suited to Charleston’s environments, with proceeds benefiting the Charleston Parks Conservancy’s work in parks, gardens, and trails.
• The SEWE Discovery Garden Kids Zone invites children and teens to dig, plant, play, and learn through fun, hands-on interactive gardening and nature activities.
• Live Plein Air Painting by Mary Hoffman lets audiences watch an artist capture the landscape in real time through outdoor painting demonstrations.
• Blooms Through the Lens offers tips and tricks from professional photographer Anne Caufmann to help visitors improve their smartphone photography of flowers and nature. Live Topiary Shaping Demonstration with Mike Gibson shows greenery being crafted into living sculptures and explains the artistry behind topiary garden design.
• The Home & Garden Pop-Up by Elizabeth Stuart features a curated collection of items inspired by global travel, blending home decor and gardening.
• Buxton Books Garden Bookstore will provide a selection of gardening, design, and lifestyle books authored by expert speakers, with opportunities for personalized purchases and author signings.
• The Garden Club of Charleston Pop-Up offers attendees access to the newest Gardeners’ Guide for the Lowcountry, combining Clemson research, local expertise, care tips, and full-color imagery.
• Ask An Expert Gardener, hosted by the Charleston Horticultural Society, allows visitors to bring gardening questions and get advice from local experts to help grow healthy plants and gardens.

All ticket proceeds and donations go back to supporting Charleston Parks Conservancy’s mission to preserve, enhance, and expand Charleston’s parks and public green spaces for everyone. This event is rain or shine so please plan accordingly. If the event is delayed, postponed, or rescheduled you will be notified in advance.

By signing up for this event, you agree to be added to our Charleston Parks Conservancy newsletter database. You may unsubscribe at any time. By entering a Charleston Parks Conservancy event, you consent to be photographed, recorded, and filmed. Your image and recordings may be used for news, promotions, advertising, websites, social media, or other purposes by the Charleston Parks Conservancy and its affiliates. By accepting this ticket, you agree to indemnify and hold Charleston Parks Conservancy, its sponsors, agents, and beneficiaries harmless from any claim of damage, loss, or accident related to your attendance.

All items are non-refundable, all sales are final.