The Isle of Man Flower Festival is a much-loved annual, Island-wide community event, held to coincide with Manx National week in July.
The event celebrates a different aspect on Manx life each year through spectacular floral art displays in venues such as churches, community spaces and Manx National Heritage sites.
The 2019 theme 'Working Together' encouraged venues to include the positive environmental impact of 'recycle and reuse' in their displays. In 2021 the organisers will encompass UNESCO Biosphere IOM in the Festival with the theme 'A Special Place for People and Nature'.
Although fresh flowers predominate at the event, discriminative use of artificial flowers encourages participation by children from schools, playgroups and youth organisations when arrangements may necessarily have to be made in advance.
The hugely popular event enhances the cultural offering to residents and visitors of all ages, and many enjoy tours of the venues, often lingering for refreshments. Entry is generally free (except MNH sites) but donations are always welcomed.
The Festival committee also organises workshops at locations around the Island to encourage people to learn more about floral art and to appreciate the Island’s flora. These workshops are widely advertised especially on social media, and are open to everyone, whether or not they are involved with the Festival, to encourage participation in a new hobby or interest.
The event celebrates a different aspect on Manx life each year through spectacular floral art displays in venues such as churches, community spaces and Manx National Heritage sites.
The 2019 theme 'Working Together' encouraged venues to include the positive environmental impact of 'recycle and reuse' in their displays. In 2021 the organisers will encompass UNESCO Biosphere IOM in the Festival with the theme 'A Special Place for People and Nature'.
Although fresh flowers predominate at the event, discriminative use of artificial flowers encourages participation by children from schools, playgroups and youth organisations when arrangements may necessarily have to be made in advance.
The hugely popular event enhances the cultural offering to residents and visitors of all ages, and many enjoy tours of the venues, often lingering for refreshments. Entry is generally free (except MNH sites) but donations are always welcomed.
The Festival committee also organises workshops at locations around the Island to encourage people to learn more about floral art and to appreciate the Island’s flora. These workshops are widely advertised especially on social media, and are open to everyone, whether or not they are involved with the Festival, to encourage participation in a new hobby or interest.
