Newport Flower Show Tickets and Special Events


Each day of the 2008 Newport Flower Show offers guests opportunities to enjoy judged horticultural specimens and floral designs, special garden exhibitions, free lectures and demonstrations, as well as wonderful shopping experiences in both the Oceanside Boutiques and the new Gardeners' Marketplace.  Tickets are also available for special luncheons, lectures and workshops.  Explore! which ticket or package offers you the best value to fully enjoy all the Botanical Passions of this year's show.





Tickets can be purchased online by clicking the appropriate links below, or by calling (401) 847-1000.

Free parking and shuttle bus service will be provided to the Newport Flower Show from the Newport Grand parking lot. 


Reduced ticket prices are available for groups of 20 or more with advance reservations.  Click here for group rates, email Groups@NewportMansions.org, or call (401) 847-2251.



General Show Admission                      Adult     Youth (13-17)       Youth (12 & under)
                Advance sale & Members:               $15             $6                                   Free          
                Day of show Non-Members:             $20             $6                                   Free
       


Purchase General Show Admission tickets now


                                                                                                        
"Bring a Friend"  Offer            2 tickets for $22 
Sunday, June 29 only
                                                            
Come on Sunday and bring a friend!  The two of you will save $18 off the Day of Show price.


Purchase Bring a Friend Sunday tickets now


Opening Night Party               Friday, June 27            6 pm to 9 pm

Advanced Sale:
Preservation Society Members:  $125          Non-members:  $150

At the Door:
Preservation Society Members:  $150           Non-members: $175


Be a part of this much-anticipated festive event that kicks off the Newport summer season.  The Newport Flower Show Opening Night Party is transformed this year to bring you more of what you love about this summer evening--perusing the fresh floral arrangements and horticultural extravaganzas, shopping the Oceanside Boutiques and new Gardeners' Marketplace, sampling a vast and enticing selection of culinary treats....and many other new surprises!

Purchase Opening Night Party tickets now



Garden Lovers' Package                 Friday, June 27

Preservation Society Members:   $175          Non-members:  $185


Be one of the exclusive holders of this special ticket for gardening enthusiasts who want to “see and do it all in one day.”  An opportunity to view The Newport Flower Show from an insider’s vantage point, this ticket assures that you are the first to shop, the first to view the show immediately following the judging, to enjoy preferred luncheon seating AND to be among the privileged few to tour private gardens. So put on your walking shoes and Explore! the 2008 Newport Flower Show with a Garden Lovers Ticket.




Garden Lovers Ticket Includes:

  • Friday Early Bird Shopping on the Lawn (9:30 am to 10:30 am)
  • Special Admission to Show immediately following Judging (10:30 am)
  • Preferred Seating at Parties to Die For Luncheon/Demonstration (12:00 pm – 2:00 pm)
  • After lunch, visit the expansive and vibrant gardens of two private Newport estates.    
  • Conclude your day with a stroll through the beautiful sunken garden of The Elms
  • A Gift Bag ($35 Value) that also includes a ticket to tour any one of the Newport Mansions 
  • Free Parking at Chateau-sur-Mer

Purchase Garden Lovers Package tickets now


 American Beauty Rose Patron

$300 per person

To spend your entire weekend exploring the Newport Flower Show, this is the package for you!  As an American Beauty Rose Patron you'll enjoy early shopping, special parking, unlimited access to the Show and an invitation to the premier party of the summer season in Newport, the Friday night Opening Party.

Includes:

  • Friday Early Bird Shopping (9:30 am to 10:30 am)
  • Special Admission to Show immediately following judging (10:30 am)
  • Invitation to attend the exciting Friday Night Opening Party
  • Gift Bag ($35 value) which includes a ticket to tour any of the Newport Mansions
  • Three-Day Show Admission
  • Free Weekend Parking at Rosecliff

Purchase American Beauty Rose Patron tickets now 


Olmsted Benefactor                                                

$650 per person

Olmsted Benefactors enjoy the most benefits of The Newport Flower Show:  early shopping, special parking, unlimited access, an invitation to the Friday Opening Night Party, preferred seating at Saturday's luncheon lecture, and an invitation to attend the exclusive and elegant dinner to honor Dr. Allan M. Armitage, the recipient of the 2008 Newport Flower Show International Achievement Award. 

Includes:

  • Friday Early Bird Shopping (9:30 am to 10:30 am)
  • Special Admission to Show immediately following judging (10:30 am)
  • Invitation to attend the exciting Friday Opening Night Party (6 pm to 9 pm)
  • Preferred Seating at Saturday's Luncehon Lecture by celebrated plantsman Dan Hinkley
  • Invitation to The Elms for the Saturday evening Olmsted Dinner, with the recipient of the Newport Flower Show International Achievement Award, world-renowned author, speaker and researcher Dr. Allan M. Armitage
  • Special Gift
  • Three-day Show Admission
  • Free Weekend Parking at Rosecliff

Purchase Olmsted Benefactor Tickets Now


Special Lectures and Workshops

Parties to Die For                     Friday, June 27                 12 pm to 2 pm
with Kathy Rainer & Tricky Wolfes

$75 per person

Join this energetic and celebrated design duo from Atlanta who have been styling some of the grandest parties in the Southeast for over 15 years.  Enjoy a beautiful private seated luncheon while picking up design tips and amusing anecdotes to make your next event a Party to Die For!  Includes one-day show admission.

Purchase Parties to Die For tickets now


Plant Hunting!                              Saturday, June 28                     11 am to 1 pm
with Daniel J. Hinkley

$75 per person

A star in the world of horticulture, Dan Hinkley was co-founder of Heronswood Nursery in Washington State, whose catalog listed over 2,400 plants, many of which Dan raised from seed that was collected on lengthy forays around the world.  Enjoy a seated private luncheon and learn what's new in the world of plant hunting and collecting rare plants.  You'll have no doubt as to why Dan was garden consultant to Martha Stewart television for 10 years.  Includes one-day show admission.

Purchase Plant Hunting tickets now




Hosta Forum                                     Saturday, June 28                     1:30 pm to 3 pm

$45 per person

A panel of hosta experts will discuss the exciting new specimens, planting advice and integrating this versatile and easily-maintained plant into every garden.  Lecture will be followed by an open question and answer session.  Includes one-day show admission.

Purchase Hosta Forum tickets now



Container Workshop            Sunday, June 29                       
with Proven Winners           10 am to 11:30 am


$60 per person

Author and plantsman Dr. Rick Schoellhorn, Director of New Products for Proven Winners, searches the globe for the best new varieties.  Join him as he shares new plants and new groupings to create your own winning container combinations.  Plant materials, soil and container will be supplied to you.  Bring your own spade and gloves.  Containers can be held until 5 pm on Sunday, June 29.  Includes one-day show admission.

Purchase Container Workshop tickets now




Passion Pour Les Fleurs , an arranging workshop    
with Kathy Rainer & Tricky Wolfes            Sunday, June 29     12:30 pm to 2 pm


$75 per person       Space limited to 25

If you share a passion for flowers, come and study with the masters.  Kathy and Tricky's talents not only won them a blue ribbon at the Newport Flower Show for their breathtaking mass rose arrangement, but they've also been featured in two issues of the new Flower magazine.  Flowers and oasis will be provided.  Please bring your own clippers, container and gloves.

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NEWPORT MANSIONS is a registered trademark of The Preservation Society of Newport County. Our tickets should not be presented at any other mansion in Newport except The Breakers, Chateau-sur-Mer, Chepstow, The Elms, Green Animals Topiary Garden, Hunter House, Isaac Bell House, Kingscote, Marble House, and Rosecliff.