Abingdon is in
bloom with spring events and activities in March and April
Abingdon, VA – The town of Abingdon is in bloom
this spring, with outdoor activities, arts events and shopping specials taking
place March 24-April 28, 2018. “Abingdon in Bloom” is a town-wide
initiative, inspired by the new exhibit “Art in Bloom” at William King Museum
of Art. During the museum’s special exhibit, running April 14-16, over 25
expert floral designers from the region will interpret artwork from the
museum’s galleries – through flowers.
Abingdon in Bloom includes family-friendly events each
weekend, March 25th through April 28th.
Kicking off the season Sunday March 25th, the Abingdon Merchant’s
Open House offers kids activities like an Easter Egg hunt, shopping specials
throughout town, and a window display contest inspired by Art in Bloom.
Other Abingdon in Bloom events include a community
garden day at Fairview Historic Homestead, live scale impressionist painting on
the lawn of the Martha Washington Inn and Spa, the Mid-Atlantic Garden Faire at
SWVA Higher Ed Center, Earth Day, and the Opening of the Abingdon Farmers
Market.
The series of events wraps up with the 2nd
Annual Virginia Creeper Fest, Saturday April 28th 10:30am to
5:00pm. This free, family-friendly festival highlights the multitude of
outdoor activities available in the region. Participants
can get hands on with a rock climbing wall, yoga in the park, tree identification along
the trail, scheduled bike rides, geocaching, disc dog exhibitions and
clinics, stand-up paddle board demos, food trucks and live music
throughout the day. More information at vacreeperfest.com
Art in Bloom is a special event at William King Museum
of Art. Over 25 expert floral designers from the region will interpret artwork
from the museum’s five galleries April 14-16. Visitors can tour the floral
designs inspired by the exhibitions on display including Suzanne Stryk: Notes
on the State of Virginia, Coal Country, Touching the Sacred, and Appalachian
decorative arts from our the Museum’s permanent Betsy K. White Cultural
Heritage Gallery. Admission is just $5 and includes access to all exhibitions
on display.
Full
list of Abingdon in Bloom events
Saturday
March 24, 2018
Garden
Kickoff Day at Fairview Historic Homestead, 11am – 2pm
Free
event to learn about all things gardening. Guest speakers, info, local food,
& giveaways.
Sunday
March 25, 2018
Abingdon’s
Merchants Open House, 1:00 – 5:00pm
Spring
window decoration contest, one-day-only specials and sales, kids activities at
Main Street Park, including an egg hunt, refreshments, and ribbon cutting for
the new playground.
Sunday
April 1, 2018
Abingdon
Gardens at Fairview open up for planting
Claim
a spot in Abingdon’s “Grow Your Own” Community Garden
March
24 – April 12, 2018
Live
Scale Impressionist Painting with William King Museum of Art artist Ron Bayens
on the lawn at The Martha Washington Inn & Spa.
Friday
& Saturday, April 6-7, 2018
Mid-Atlantic
Garden Faire at the Southwest Virginia Higher Ed Center, 8am – 5pm
Garden
Marketplace, Seminars & Workshops, Plant Advice, Door Prizes, Special Youth
Classes http://www.gardenfaire.net/
Saturday
April 7, 2018
Opening
Day of the Abingdon Farmers Market, 8am – 1pm
The
region’s best farmers market, featuring farm products, crafts and gifts. www.abingdonfarmersmarket.com
April
13 – 16, 2018
Art
in Bloom at William King Museum of Art
April
21, 2018
Earth
Day Celebration, 9:00am – 1:00pm
On
the lawn of the Fields-Penn House, corner of Cummings Street and Main Street.
Saturday
April 28, 2018
Virginia
Creeper Fest, 10:30am – 5:00pm
Free
family-friendly event with hands-on outdoor activities. At the trailhead of the
famous Virginia Creeper Trail. www.vacreeperfest.com
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