Lewiston GardenFest now accepting applications for 2025 vendors & open gardens

Welcome summer at 19th annual event set for June 21 and 22

Press Release

It may be the first day of spring, but the Lewiston Garden Club is ready to welcome summer at its 2025 Lewiston GardenFest – scheduled for June 21-22 along Center Street.

Event organizers are now accepting applications from both vendors and residents interested in sharing their own gardens as part of the annual event.

“Lewiston GardenFest is a chance to showcase our community’s love of gardening, while also serving as a major fundraiser for Lewiston Garden Club,” said Mary Ann Yates, chair of Lewiston GardenFest. “No matter your skill level, Lewiston GardenFest has plenty of new ideas and fresh inspiration to incorporate into your own green spaces!”

Businesses and vendors who sell items related to gardening and horticulture, including nurseries, landscapers, garden artists and others are encouraged to apply. The application fee varies from $150 to $275, based on the size of the vendor display.

Village and Town of Lewiston residents who are interested in showcasing their own gardens are encouraged to be part of Lewiston GardenFest’s open gardens. Festival attendees can view the participating gardens only when the “Open Garden” signs are in place between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. during the event weekend.

Vendors and open garden homeowners are encouraged to apply by May 1 to ensure inclusion in the printed event brochure. For more information or to download an application, visit lewistongardenfest.com.

Lewiston GardenFest is free to attend. In addition to the garden-related vendors and open gardens to explore, the event also includes a variety of speakers and master gardeners on hand to answer questions throughout the weekend, garden-themed craft activities for children, and a container garden contest open to the public.

Proceeds from Lewiston GardenFest go toward Lewiston Garden Club beautification efforts and scholarships for local youth. For more information, visit lewistongardenfest.com.