$8 Adults (age 13+), $4 Children (age 4-12), Under age 4 Free
Parking $5*
For over 50 years, the annual Zilker Garden Festival has been a one-stop, garden shopping destination when spring arrives in Austin and Central Texas. A family-friendly event, the garden festival offers something for everyone:
Shop Vendors
Visit our vendor booths from Austin and Central Texas who will offer a variety of plants for sale – native and adapted annuals and perennials, cacti & succulents, veggies & herbs, orchids, and tropicals. Shop for garden-themed arts & crafts, ceramic pottery, custom jewelry, handmade artistic clothing, herbal products, and garden hats.
Listen to Gardening Talks
Relax and learn under the big, white tent next to the Garden Center – gardeners will enjoy talks from local gardening experts.
Flower Show
The annual Flower Show in the Garden Center – featuring judged designs and an array of horticultural specimens
Live Music
Live music from the Soundstage in the Rose Garden – with a variety of musical offerings both afternoons
Kids' Corner
They can build a birdhouse, make butterfly wings and masks, have their faces painted, and learn about plants.
Food Court
Enjoy tasty food offerings at the Food Court in the Oak Grove on the Escarpment Trail
City of Austin Programs
Head to the Escarpment Trail near the Butterfly Garden to learn about City of Austin Programs that help gardeners grow sustainable, earth-wise gardens
