Spring Garden Market at River Farm
SHOP, STROLL, AND SAVOR AT THE 2025 SPRING GARDEN MARKET
Get ready for a blooming good time at the 2025 Spring Garden Market! Join us on April 11 & 12, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the beautiful River Farm, headquarters of the American Horticultural Society (AHS). With more than 2,000 attendees, the event is one of the largest fundraisers for River Farm, a neighborhood treasure of historical and horticultural relevance. Part of George Washington’s farmland, River Farm showcases AHS’s mission to promote the art, science and joy of growing plants.
What to Expect
- Shop for natives, specialty plants, herbs, and much more
- Browse garden-themed art, books, tools and garden accessories
- View nature-inspired paintings by local artists on display in the Manor House
- Explore River Farm’s 27 acres of formal and naturalistic gardens, including a Children’s Garden, wildlife garden, and Virginia native garden
- Purchase tasty bites and beverages from our food vendors and enjoy a picnic overlooking the Potomac River
Ticket Information
Entry Fees
- $5 per individual (walkers, cyclists)
- $20 per car (includes event entry for driver and passengers)
Special Admissions
- AHS Members are FREE (including parking) and do not need to register online. Just bring your membership ID or the March/April 2025 issue of The American Gardener magazine to the event for entry.
- Children six and under are FREE.
Additional Event Details
- Online ticket sales coming soon.
- Cash and credit card also accepted event day.
- No refunds, rain or shine.
- Parking on East Boulevard Drive is prohibited by Fairfax County.
- BYOW (Bring Your Own Wagon) to carry your purchases. A limited number will be available for use.
Opportunities to Get Involved
Vendor Applications
Reach a large audience of over 2,000 local gardeners, plant lovers, and nature enthusiasts with a platform to promote and sell your products. Become a vendor today! Register
Sponsorship Applications
Demonstrate your stewardship for horticulture and gain visibility of a targeted audience of over 2,000 plant enthusiasts. Your sponsorship will directly contribute to the maintenance, beautification, increased accessibility, and preservation of River Farm. Register
Volunteering
Volunteer to connect with like-minded individuals and give back to the community. Whether a few hours or the full day, we are seeking volunteers to support day-of event activities: parking and traffic control, registration, maintenance and more! For more details or to sign-up, email ptajat@ahsgardening.org.
Contact
Peter Tajat
(703) 768-5700 ext. 137
ptajat@ahsgardening.org
Thank You to our 2025 Sponsors
Premier Sponsor
Benefactor Sponsor
Patron Sponsor
Marketing Sponsor