Summer Floral Celebration

As part of our Summer Floral Celebration on August 9, the Garden will organize a Handshake Across the Border at 11 AM. Imagine hundreds if not thousands of Americans and Canadians shaking hands across the 49th parallel between our terraces and the Peace Chapel. IPG will have a variety of photography, including drones, to capture this special moment that can only take place in our world-class and unique setting.

Enjoy the Garden in peak bloom at the height of its summer color and beauty! In addition to the Handshake Across the Border, we’re celebrating with a full day of events, including garden tours, a car show, floral design demonstrations, scavenger hunts and other kids’ activities. Vendors will be on hand with handmade jewelry, arts and crafts, baked goods, specialty drinks and more.

Here is a partial list of the vendors who will be here:

• Prudence Kaufman: Floral paintings, handmade journals, watercolour kits
• Debbie Leslie: Real pressed flowers artwork
• Ramona Wiebe: Watercolor art, embroidered items and handmade stuffed animal dolls.
• Maria Morrow: Taste of Bake goods from Europe and mandala painted art
• David Nadlersmith: Wood Creations
• Kayla Karlee: Floral crochets, handpainted floral platters and tallow skincare
• Renae Mogen: Flower bouquets
• Daisy Joy Crafts: Pressed and dried flowers in resin
• Colin/Haily Hildebrand: Original artwork and prints
• Marina Cat Tedon Cat
• Wheat City Wheatless Goods: Gluten-free baked goods
• A Tea Love: Bubble tea and drinks
• Sierra Albright: Beauty, cosmetic & personal care
• Misfit Mini’s: Mini donut food truck
• Samantha Jade: Handmade, plant inspired crochet.
• Mary Arde
• Angela Inkster
• Ruth Peech: Hand Crafted Jewelry

The Car Show is always a highlight of our Summer Floral Celebration! Check out the beautiful classic vehicles as you take a trip through automotive engineering and styling from the past to the present day.

Two adaptive chairs will be available for use at the Summer Floral Celebration. The motorized chairs run on tracks that allow them to move easily over varied terrain. Visitors with limited mobility are welcome to use the chairs for one-hour intervals to explore the garden with friends and family. The chairs are being provided by Annie’s House, a collaborative partnership between Anne Carlsen and Bottineau Winter Park. Advance sign-ups for chair use are recommended and can be made here.