CORONADO
FLOWER SHOW
SATURDAY, APRIL 20 | 1PM - 5PM
SUNDAY, APRIL 21 | 10AM - 4PM
The Coronado Flower Show is a slice of Americana. In its early years it was sustained solely by donations from the private sector. Coronado schools loaned desks and typewriters; the Hotel del Coronado provided trellises and tables; and even the local Boy Scout troops camped in the park to provide security for the show and its visitors. During WWII the flower show skipped three years (1943-1946) due to national defense efforts, then resumed in full force in Spring of 1946.
Located at Spreckels Park this two-day event includes landscape displays, a variety of floral competitions, educational lectures and demonstrations, live bandstand entertainment, food, beer & wine garden with locally crafted beers, and shopping. There’s also a Home Front competition which awards exceptional home and business gardens throughout the city.
The Coronado Flower Show is produced by the Coronado Floral Association with support and assistance from the City of Coronado.
The Coronado Floral Association is a proud member of National Garden Clubs, Inc. The annual Coronado Flower Show is a Standard Flower Show and conforms to the standards and objectives of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. (NGC) an official National Garden Club Flower Show.
SHOW GALLERY
Every year, the Coronado Floral Association comes together at Spreckels Park for a stunning display of florals. Browse our previous show images for more insight into this beautiful event.
Why Attend the Flower Show?
Join in on multigenerational learning and family fun.
The Flower Show is a family-friendly event boasting educational exhibits for novice and professional gardeners alike. This Annual Flower Show promotes the love of gardening and floral design, civic and environmental responsibility, and provides education, resources, and networking opportunities for folks who love horticulture and design.
Experience some small-town hospitality.
Small towns like Coronado are great for community where most people know each other and visitors are appreciated and warmly welcomed. Visitors feel comfortable because of the warmth of the people and their small-town hospitality. The slower pace of life helps restore balance to the pace of life and encourages the practice of buying local. Who knows, you might even meet the Mayor and other City of Coronado Council Members.
Enjoy food, drink and merchandise from local vendors.
The Coronado Flower Show features fresh food from local hot spots as well as shopping opportunities. Our Beer and Wine Garden, staffed by volunteers, is a welcomed watering hole for many of our adult visitors. Please take a break from the show, relax, and listen to live entertainment from the bandstand. The Beer Garden is hosted by Islander Beer Club and generously sponsored by CBC.
Kick off the commencement of Spring.
The Coronado Flower Show is considered a Spring highlight for the local community and visitors from the greater San Diego area alike. The Show kicks off Friday with an enjoyable event great for the whole family, and exhibits are on display for the public beginning 1:00 pm on Saturday.
The Coronado Floral Association is a proud member of National Garden Clubs, Inc.
More About Our Show
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The flower show is open to the public. Admission is $10 per day.
Tickets available at the Front Gate and online.
FREE entry is provided for children under 12 and for Coronado Floral Association members.
Your admission ticket is good for the entire day so if you decide to leave the park we’ll offer you a Hand Stamp upon exit. When you wish to re-enter simply present your stamped hand.
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Street parking at and around Spreckels Park can fill up quickly. There is also free parking on the side streets off Orange Avenue.
Folks may need to walk several blocks, but it is well worth the effort.
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The Coronado Flower Show is held every year at Spreckles Park in Coronado. The address is:
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From Downtown/North of San Diego:
Take Interstate 5 South, exit onto the Coronado Bay Bridge (Hwy 75).
From East of San DiegoTake Interstate 8 or State Route 94 West to I-5 South, exit onto the Coronado Bay Bridge (Hwy 75).
From the South Bay
Take Interstate 5 North, exit onto the Coronado Bay Bridge (Hwy 75).
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Ferry
The Ferry departs from two San Diego locations; Broadway Pier and the Convention Center. Departure and Landing in Coronado is at 1201 First Street. Please note: Coronado Ferry Landing is a .7-mile walk
The ferry charges $4.75 each way, kids under 4 are free. The Ferry is accessible to wheelchairs and bikes are permitted.
Bus
There are 2 bus options for Coronado, MTS Bus 901 that travels off Island and MTS Bus 904 that travels along Orange Ave, to the Community Center, to City Hall on Glorietta Bay and to the Bayfront and Ferry Landing.
Map out your transportation plan on the MTS travel planning page.
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Use the Spreckels Park directions for all taxis and rideshare apps
601 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
Super Shuttle, Service from San Diego Airport and Amtrak Station. 800-974-8885
Coronado Livery, Shuttle service to San Diego Airport and Amtrak Station. 619-435-6310
Coronado Yellow Cab Company
619-435-6211Uber
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Enterprise Rent-a-Car, 1323 Orange Ave, 619-522-6111
Hertz Car Rental, Coronado Marriott Resort, 2000 Second St, 619-435-6660,
and Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave. 619-435-2482
Veloce Exotic Car Rental, 1500 Orange Ave. 619.350-3049
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The Flower Show is easily accessible to visitors with disabilities, including restrooms and drinking fountains. The Show floor is grassy, level, and manageable either alone or with an able-bodied assistant.
On-street handicap parking spaces are available.
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Coronado has many accommodation options from resorts to motels, inns, boutique hotels, and bed & breakfasts.
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The City of Coronado has established the following rules for Spreckels Park visitors:
No smoking
No dogs
No solicitors
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A National Garden Club Flower Show is a competitive exhibition of floral designs and horticulture and may also include educational exhibits. Flower shows have a Chairman of the Show, a schedule stating the types of exhibits, staging for the exhibits, and judges.
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Education. To educate and inform CFA club members and the general public on topics such as:
New cultivars in horticulture
What trees, shrubs, and plants grow well locally
Design trends for the home
Interest. To stimulate interest by club members in horticulture and floral design
Creative Expression. To provide a creative and expressive outlet for club members
Share. To share the objectives of the Coronado Floral Association to the local community
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Our undying gratitude for your generous support! That and FREE admission to all days of the Flower Show and invitations to various sponsored social events.