Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival Program

Saturday, April 18TH • 10AM-6PM

Sunday, April 19TH • 10AM-5PM

Where Living Well Comes Naturally

Celebrate Spring with Leesburg’s Flower & Garden Festival April 18-19

In its 36th year, Leesburg’s award-winning Flower & Garden Festival has long been established as a rite of the spring season for Loudoun residents and visitors from around the region.

Organized by the town’s Department of Parks and Recreation, this is Loudoun County’s largest annual festival, typically attracting 30,000 visitors and locals.

During the weekend, the streets of the downtown historic district will be transformed into a showcase of beautiful flowers, plants and landscaping along with the best of gardening and outdoor living products and services. The roof top beer and wine garden, landscape display contest, three stages of entertainment,

delicious festival food, and Garden Patch Children’s Area mean there is something for everyone.

The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 19 rain or shine.

INSIDE

FLOWER & GARDEN WEEK IS A COMMUNITY-WIDE PROGRAM THAT TAKES PLACE LEADING UP TO AND DURING THE FLOWER & GARDEN FESTIVAL, WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES OFFERING FLOWER- AND GARDEN-THEMED PROMOTIONS, EVENTS, AND SPECIALS THROUGHOUT LEESBURG FROM APRIL 11TH–19TH.

Flower & Garden Week 2026

Many participating businesses continue to offer seasonal experiences throughout the festival weekend. After exploring the festival, consider visiting these local shops, restaurants, and destinations to extend your experience and enjoy all that Leesburg has to offer this spring.

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APRIL 11–19

– GRUTO’S SOFT SERVE

Celebrate spring with a seasonal Cherry Blossom soft serve at Gruto’s. This limited-time floral-inspired flavor is the perfect sweet treat during Flower & Garden Week.

• APRIL 11–19

– MOCATINAS

MOCATINAS will celebrate Flower & Garden Week with Spring Cones & Flowers, a seasonal offering featuring fresh macarons inspired by spring florals and garden flavors,

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paired with their signature loose-leaf teas and specialty café drinks. They will also be serving South Mountain Creamery ice cream topped with colorful meringue flowers, available for a limited time.

• APRIL 11–19

THOMAS BALCH LIBRARY

Thomas Balch Library is celebrating Flower & Garden Week with a special “Festival Finds” edition of their Highlights of Historic Leesburg walking tour. Beginning in early April, the tour will feature seasonal trivia questions—similar to a scavenger hunt—through the online tour app, where participants can earn digital badges along the way. After completing the activity, visitors can stop by the library during open hours to claim a prize. Starting April 11, the library will also present The Botanical World and Seeds of Loudoun, a garden-themed exhibit featuring materials from local garden clubs and related historical collections. On Saturday, April 18, the Friends of Thomas Balch

Library will host a book sale, offering another reason to stop in, explore the exhibit, and add a few new titles to your home library.

• APRIL 11–19

WINE & DESIGN LEESBURG

Wine & Design will host flower-themed painting classes during Flower & Garden Week. Guests can enjoy creating floral artwork while receiving 10% off select classes.

• APRIL 11–19 – ZEST CLOTHING & CO.

Refresh your wardrobe during Flower & Garden Week at Zest Clothing & Co. Shoppers can enjoy 30% off one full-priced item, making it the perfect opportunity to pick out something new for the season and add a fresh look to your spring style.

• APRIL 11–19

THE KING STREET EXPERIENCE

Add a little personality to your plants with a whimsical, customizable flowerpot. Each piece

turns a simple planter into a playful character that’s sure to brighten any space. Stop by to bring home a one-of-a-kind piece of garden décor that reflects your style.

• APRIL 11–19 – SUNFLOWER SHACK

Sunflower Shack will highlight yard and garden items throughout Flower & Garden Week, offering visitors seasonal décor and garden-inspired merchandise at a 10% discount.

• APRIL 11–19

– LEESBURG DINER

BY CK

Enjoy bright and summer specialty cocktail or mocktail made with fresh lemonade, hibiscus or raspberry syrup, and sparkling water, with the option to add vodka.

• APRIL 11–12 & APRIL 17–19

LOUDOUN MUSEUM

Stop by the Loudoun Museum during Flower & Garden Week to receive a special threepack of botanical postcards inspired by Loudoun County history. Learn about the region’s botanical heritage while taking home

a unique keepsake.

• APRIL 11 & APRIL 13–17 – 1757 INK

1757 Ink will offer flower-themed tattoo flash designs during Flower & Garden Week. Walkin floral tattoos will be available April 11 from 10am–5pm, with additional floral designs with special pricing offered by appointment April 13–17. Find out more by following @1757ink on Instagram.

• APRIL 11 & APRIL 13–18 SIMPLYBE COFFEE

SimplyBe Coffee’s Sip & Bloom promotion features spring specialty drinks made with floral ingredients like lavender, rose, mint, and rosemary. Guests who order a seasonal drink will receive a complimentary Berry Oat Bar.

• APRIL 11 & APRIL 13–18

THE CLOTHING CLOSET

Celebrate the season with Blooming Deals at The Clothing Closet. Enjoy 25% off on

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spring styles throughout Flower & Garden Week. Follow on social media for spring outfit inspiration.

• APRIL 11 & APRIL 13–18

TRINITY HOUSE CAFE + MARKET

Trinity House Cafe + Market is celebrating Flower & Garden Week with seasonal specials. From April 11–19, their signature Little Flower Tea Latte will be 10% off. The latte features floral flavors that highlight the spirit of the season. On April 11 and April 18–19, customers who mention the Flower & Garden Festival can receive 25% off a drink with the purchase of a meal.

• APRIL 11 & APRIL 14–18

THE RESOURCEFUL WOMAN THRIFT STORE

Refresh your home for spring with The

Resourceful Woman’s 50% off houseware sale. Shoppers can explore a wide selection of vases, flower pots, and décor perfect for the Flower & Garden season.

• APRIL 11 & 18

GEORGE C. MARSHALL INTERNATIONAL CENTER

Guests can enjoy 50% off garden tours of Dodona Manor during Flower & Garden Week. The beautiful gardens provide inspiration for gardeners and history lovers alike. Please note that tours only occur on Saturdays and must by booked by the Friday before.

• APRIL 12–19 – THE GLOBAL LOCAL

The Global Local will feature 10% off on gardening products, including their custom Flower & Garden Candle, made in house.

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Performers

SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH:

10:00

AM - HILARY VELTRI

Hailing from the suburbs of Pittsburgh, PA, Hilary started playing guitar at age 12. This was the onset of a life-long passion for live performance. Theatre, church bands, and coffee shop open mics in her teen years landed her at Duquesne University studying Music Education with a concentration in vocal performance. Since her relocation to Northern Virginia in 2014, Hilary has written and performed alongside local talents and Grammy-winning writers, releasing her own EP in 2018. Influenced by an eclectic group of musicians and mentors, her style transcends genre and generational barriers. In her own words, “expect Bob Dylan to Beyonce”.

Prince, Stephens crafts songs with strong lyrics, timeless musicianship, and a focus on storytelling. In addition to his own work, he has written and produced for artists such as 702, Raheem DeVaughn, Angie Stone, and Chuck Brown, bringing his versatile sound to both his music and others’.

2:00 PM - GARY SMALLWOOD

12:00

PM - LEVI STEPHENS

Levi Stephens is a Washington, D.C.-area singer-songwriter and producer whose music blends soul, R&B, rock, and folk into full, thematic albums. Drawing on influences from church music and legends like Stevie Wonder, Jimi Hendrix, and

Gary Smallwood is a veteran guitarist and performer who began playing professionally at just 16 years old. A self-taught multi-instrumentalist influenced by legendary rock and blues artists, he has built a long career performing hundreds of shows each year and collaborating with a wide range of musicians such as Robin Trower, Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush, the late great Jeff Healey, Elliott Easton(the Cars), Marshall Tucker Band, Molly Hatchet, The Outlaws, Johnny Winter, Craig & Patrick Fuller(Pure Prairie League), Bill Payne(Little Feat), Bret Michaels, Catfish Hodge, Michael Fath, and many more. Known for his dynamic guitar playing and versatility, Smallwood has shared stages with major acts while also supporting many regional bands, recording projects, and community events.

Escape to Goodstone Inn & Restaurant

Step into a world where nature takes center stage. Nestled in the heart of Virginia wine country, our Inn offers a serene escape on 265 acres of rolling hillsides, lush gardens, and breathtaking landscapes.

Whether you’re strolling through our vibrant gardens, savoring farm-to-table cuisine, or simply unwinding in the countryside, Goodstone Inn provides the perfect retreat.

4:00 PM

ANNIE STOKES:

Annie Stokes is a Virginia-based singer-songwriter whose work centers on storytelling and the connections between history, identity, and shared human experiences. After years of performing at open mics, festivals, and small venues, she built a career through independent releases and hands-on musicianship. Her music has earned growing recognition, including a 2022 Washington Area Music Award (WAMMIE) for Best Country/Americana Album and international radio play for her 2025 album Ghostwriter.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19TH:

10:00 AM - ZACH JONES:

Zach Jones is a Northern Virginia singer-songwriter known for his energetic live shows and engaging stage presence. Performing throughout the region, he connects with audiences through a mix of memorable songs and dynamic performances. Jones continues to grow his following through regular live appearances and new music.

11:45 AM

MEISHA HERRON:

Meisha Herron was born and raised in Chicago and studied guitar at Columbia College. She has two singles out, “Missing”

and “When I Heard the News” on Spotify & Apple Music. In 2018, Meisha visited Virginia region and found the great acoustic music scene and she now performs regularly at wineries, breweries, outdoor festivals and local event spaces to venues throughout Virginia and Maryland.

1:30 PM - BRENNAN EDWARDS:

Drawing inspiration from his bluegrass roots and the rich musical traditions of the Shenandoah Valley, Brennan Edwards is a rising country singer-songwriter from Winchester, VA crafting songs that are both heartfelt and honest, blending the sounds of his heritage with contemporary storytelling. As an emerging independent artist, Edwards continues to grow his following with new music and performances across the region and the world.

3:15 PM - AMANDA MILLER & JESSE THORPE:

Amanda previously came off tour as back up singer and choreographer for rock sensation, Sir Rod Stewart. She previously closed a few great runs in the Musical Theatre world including Sherrie in Rock of Ages, Las Vegas and Val Clark in A Chorus Line, New York. She has had the opportunity of performing alongside other iconic musicians such as Cyndi Lauper, Foreigner, and Jeff Beck. Memorable performance events include Strictly Come Dancing, The Graham Norton Show, Royal Variety Performance and The Kelly Clarkson Show.

ROOF-TOP

Beer & Wine Garden

Saturday, April 18 from 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM • Sunday, April 19 from 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

VENDORS: ROOF-TOP BEER & WINE GARDEN HOURS:

MUSIC:

Saturday: Eric Campbell Music

12:00-4:00pm

Sunday: Fountains

12:00-4:00pm

PRICING:

Ticket Prices:

$17 (plus tax) Admission including commemorative Festival glass and 2 tasting size drink tickets

$4 (plus tax) for each additional tasting size drink ticket

You must be 21 years of age with a valid ID to purchase and consume alcohol.

CORNWALL STREET

Acorn + Oak Families

Bartlett Tree Experts

Bill and Barb’s Crafts

Brain Treatment Center NoVa

Capital Remodeling

Creation Jute

ECHO Barkery

Firepit Spice Company

Gardens4everyone

Got to get it Bonsai trees

Isa Kollgaard Artwork

JB’s Botanical Solutions

King of Pops Chantilly

Kitchen Saver

Knitnoi

Light & Shadow

Living and Giving

Loudoun Awakening

Mountcastle Medical Spa & Laser Center

Parsonage

Power Home Remodeling

Renewal By Andersen

STEMS VASES

Temalle Ltd

Terrabauble

Town of Leesburg - Public Works and Capital Projects

(Touch A Truck)

Uncommon Finds

Wild & Wonderful Workshop

COURTHOUSE LAWN

Loudoun Career Firefighters Foundation

Loudoun County Health Department

Loudoun County Public Library

Loudoun County Soil and Water Control District

Loudoun Volunteer Caregivers

Town of Leesburg - Historic Preservation & Board of Architectural Review

Town of Leesburg - Environmental Advisory Commission

E. MARKET STREET

Blue Ridge Kettle Korn LLC

Brooklyn Specialties, LLC dba Seven Barrels

Celestial Gardens, Inc

Clariza’s Clay Pot Swings LLC

Creative Tipsy Chicks

DC Lighting Pro

Dondero Orchards, LLC

Laura’s Raw Honey

Maxxdoggtoyz

Mid-Atlantic Pine Straw Mulch

Mo’s Fried Chicken and Smash Burgers

NOVA Horticulture Club and Program

Pikes Peak Lemonade

Presentability LLC

Putnam Hill Nursery

Skrimp Shack

Starstead Farm

Succulents2Go

Town of Leesburg Tree Commission

Wildwood Landscape

WW Farms Lavender Fields

GARDEN PATCH

AllTech Services

Catoctin Veterinary Clinic

LIGHTFOOT LOT

Washington Gardener

518 Farms

Audia’s Farm & Nursery

AutoLawn LLC

Battle Worn Flags

Day Three Bath & Body

Denali Lights Glassworks

Frog Music Garden

Goodman LLC

Native Plants & Conservation

Consultancy

Happy Vibes Farm

Legacy Farms

Out of the Woodwork

Earl McKesson

Riverspottery

Snickers Run Garlic Farm

The Appalachian Shed

The Garden Patch

N. KING STREET

A Farm Less Ordinary

Avant Garden Pottery

Bucks County Flowers + Things

Cannabreeze Hemp Farm & Company

Dogs On The Curb

Dragonfly Jams & Jellies

Flower & Garden Festival Tote Bag

Giveaway, Wagon Rental

Fly Home Birdhouses

Greg’s Art & Garden Iron

Hope Flower Farm and Winery

John C. Flood

Lammar Marie’s Gourmet Popcorn

Lattimore’s Funnel Cakes

Little Hat Creek Farm LLC

Loudoun Now

Montgomery Shade and Awning LTD

Northern Virginia Wholesale Growers

onice

R&B Crafts

ResQ BBQ

Ripasso Barrel Co

Shenandoah and Potomac

Iris Society

Soco Swings

SUNNY SPROUTS GREENHOUSE

The birria beat

Universal Holdings

Whisper Hill Farm

X-treme Products

OLD POST OFFICE

LOT

Cancer Can Rock

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

Quba Center

FOOD VENDORS SPONSORS NON-PROFITS

LANDSCAPE DISPLAYS

S. KING STREET

Bee’s Wing Farm

Crooked Crow

Eden Earth

Fine Earth Landscape, Inc.

For The Birds

Forest Shepherd Farm

GOURMET CREATIONS

Green Tree Tavern

HousePlanters

Hummingbird-ology

King Street Oyster Bar

LaBella’s Paper Petals

Loudoun County Master Gardener Association

Misbeehavin’ Honey LLC

Nelsons Creative Wood Products

NoVa Deer Shield

Ocarinas & Bird Whistles

Paisano’s Pizza

Papa’s Birdhouses

Peony’s Envy

Plants & What Knot

Plants With Purpose Farm

Rich’s Hand Carved Root Baskets

Richard Borden

Sinbad Crafts and Plants

The Global Local Wind and Fire Chimes

Wood Fired Pottery

W. MARKET STREET

Birch Tree Books And Plants

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream

Calixto Farm

District Hemp Botanicals

Fairy Greens

Far Bungalow Farm

Glorious Goblets

Grudgins Gifts

Harvesting History LLC

Integrated Wealth Advisors, LLC

LB Concessions Inc

Loudoun Credit Union

Loudoun Lighting

Loudoun Medical Group

Ornametal Welding LLC

Radical Roots Organic Farm

Sips & Sweets

Garden Patch

LEESBURG TOWN GREEN TRANSFORMS INTO THE GARDEN PATCH, A PLACE FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES. FEATURING ARTS AND CRAFTS, KIDS’ ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, GAMES, AND COMMUNITY PERFORMANCES.

GARDEN PATCH

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, APRIL 18

• 11 AM - 12 PM

WOW Hour with Tony M. Music

• 12:30 PM - 1 PM

Blue Ridge Thunder Cloggers

• 1:30 PM - 2 PM

Bella Ballerina

• 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

WOW Hour with Leesburg Animal Park

• 4 PM - 4:30 PM

Kim’s Taekwondo

SUNDAY, APRIL 19

• 11 AM - 11:30 AM

Loudoun Ballet

• 12 PM - 1 PM

WOW Hour with Earthquest

• 1:30 PM - 2 PM

Jun Lee Taekwondo

• 2:30 PM - 3 PM

Dream on Dance

• 3:30 PM - 4 PM

Foley Academy of Irish Dance

Interactive games with DJ C SQUARED during performance breaks

HANDS ON ARTS & CRAFT STATIONS

BOTH SATURDAY & SUNDAY HOSTED BY:

• Catoctin Veterinary Clinic

• AllTech Services

• Loudoun Museum

• NOVA Creative Reuse Center

• Headway Church

• Evergreen United Methodist Church

• Kiwanis Club of Leesburg, VA

GARDEN PATCH SPONSORED BY:

• Catoctin Veterinary Clinic

• AllTech Services

*No concert on July 4 or August 8  LeesburgVA.gov/Summer-JAMS Town Hall Green  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Where Spirits Bloom!

PRESENTING:

MEDIA PARTNER

PATCH:

M.E Flow Inc • Wegmans Washington Gardener

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APRIL 14–19

– MAMA LUCCI’S

Customers can enjoy a seasonal touches during Flower & Garden Week, including flower seed giveaways, a giveaway prize basket of gardening tools, and entrees decorated with fresh orchids.

• APRIL 18 –

CYCLELUV

CycleLuv will host a Pedals & Petals cycling class, with the studio decorated in flowers to celebrate the season. All participants will receive a limited-edition CycleLuv 2026 Flower Show canvas bag. The class is free for first-time participants, though bikes are limited and advance sign-up is encouraged.

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APRIL

18 – ST. JAMES’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Explore the beauty and history of St. James’ with a guided tour of their stunning nave. As part of the experience, visitors will receive a

printed guide highlighting seven flowers and trees referenced in the Bible, along with their meaning and significance.

• APRIL 18-19

– BLOSSOM & BLOOM THRIFT SHOP

Browse a selection of special home and garden items featured for Flower & Garden Week. Customers who spend $10 or more will receive a keepsake bag while supplies last, making it a great opportunity to pick up seasonal décor and unique thrifted finds.

• APRIL 18–19

– OCTOBER ONE VINEYARD

Meet Loudoun Honey beekeeper Scott Rutt, who will be on site sharing information about honeybees and offering samples of his locally produced honey. Guests can learn about the role bees play in supporting flowers and local agriculture while purchasing all-natural

Loudoun Honey products during the event.

• APRIL 18–19

WONDER CHILDHOOD DISCOVERY

Celebrate the spirit of the Flower & Garden Festival at Wonder’s Patch Party, a backyard event designed for families and young children. Held in their outdoor space, The Patch, the event features hands-on, nature-inspired play including potting plants, painting flowers, and slightly muddy creative activities. Children can explore sensory stations and open-ended play while families browse a curated selection of local small business vendors offering spring goods and handmade items. With blooming flowers, fresh air, and imaginative play, the event invites the community to gather and

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celebrate the season together.

• APRIL 18–19 – CRÈME DE LA CRÈME

Enjoy 30% off select French market baskets during Flower & Garden Week. These classic woven baskets are perfect for carrying home fresh flowers, garden goods, or festival finds while exploring downtown Leesburg.

• APRIL 18–19

BRICK

& MORTAR MERCANTILE

Receive 20% off Straw Stetson hats during Flower & Garden Week. Customers who spend $20 or more will also receive a free seed packet, perfect for bringing a bit of the season home.

• APRIL 18–19 – MUZ & ROSE

A floral installation by local sustainable cut flower farm, Wild for Wildflowers, will transform the front porch into an immersive photo

opportunity! The space will also feature a matcha & ceramics pop-up, inviting visitors to explore one of Leesburg’s side streets while discovering more of what downtown has to offer.

• APRIL 18–19 – 529 CONSIGN

Spend $100 or more during Flower & Garden Week and receive an exclusive floral-themed gift bag, along with a $25 gift card to use on your next visit.

• APRIL 18–19

BLACK HOOF BREWING COMPANY

Cool off during the festival with a refreshing floral seltzer. Enjoy seasonal flavors like Orange Blossom Seltzer and Lavender Lemon Seltzer, perfect for taking a break from the sun and enjoying something bright and refreshing.