4thAnnual Spring Garden & Pet Show
March 21 @ 10:00 am - March 22 @ 4:00 pm
4th Annual Spring Garden and Pet Show
Date: March 21st & 22nd, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Destrehan Plantation
Admission:
- $5 General Admission
- Free for Children 5 and Under
What We Offer:
- Licensed Nursery Vendors: Yard and house plants, vegetable plants, and succulents
- Garden & Yard Vendors: Porch, patio, and garden items
- Botanical Items Vendors: Flower-infused vases, botanical-themed jewelry, and fine art
- Pet Vendors: Organic dog food, and dog and cat accessories
Educational Presentations:
Join us throughout the day for educational presentations on:
- Plants and Gardening
- Wildlife
- Pet Care
Non-Profit Organizations on Site:
- Metairie Humane Center – Rescue dogs available for adoption
- Woah Nellie Great Dane Rescue – Rescue dogs available for adoption
- Take Paws Rescue – Rescue dogs available for adoption
- Connecting Consciousness – Growing plants for medicinal purposes
Children’s Activities:
- Cheramie Farm’s Petting Zoo featuring a baby kangaroo named “Rue” – Saturday only
- Nursery Rhymes by Mother Goose
- Arts & Crafts Activity Tent
- Face Painting
- Visit with Mr. Bunny – Sunday only, 1:00 to 3:00 PM
- Easter Egg Hunt – Sunday only, 3:00 PM
Live Entertainment:
- Robbie Matherne – March 21st, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Peyton Falgoust – Solo Acoustic Performance – March 22nd, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Additional Information:
- Free Parking Available
- Dog-Friendly Event: All pets must be on a leash, in a carrying case, or a pet stroller
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