Step into a world of floral enchantment. Experience stunning floral displays throughout the downtown created by local florists, snap a photo in front of spectacular floral backdrops, sip themed cocktails, and groove to live music throughout the downtown.
For three days, downtown will be filled with floral-related activities, such as live painting by local artists, free kids' crafts, live music, poetry readings, themed cocktails for the adults, extended shop hours, and more.
Get Involved
Sponsorship
We are looking for sponsors to make our 2024 Flower Festival a success! Sponsorships are available at the following levels:
We are looking for sponsors to make our 2024 Flower Festival a success! Sponsorships are available at the following levels:
- $1000 Presenting Sponsor- our showstopper installations, like the Center Building's floral front or the rose-wrapped lamppost from 2023
- $300 Business Sponsor- a photo op or creative display to go in front of your business
- $100 Friend of the Festival- a wreath or swag to put on your door or a large arrangement for the inside of your business
Activities
Are you a downtown business or organization that wants to host an event during the festival? Love flowers and want to volunteer? Reach out to the Anne Gentry at anneg@alpena.mi.us or 989-356-6422 to get involved. We would love to have you be part of the festival!
Are you a downtown business or organization that wants to host an event during the festival? Love flowers and want to volunteer? Reach out to the Anne Gentry at anneg@alpena.mi.us or 989-356-6422 to get involved. We would love to have you be part of the festival!
2024 Schedule of Events
Friday, June 7th
3-6 pm: Happy hour at Old Polish Corner (626 N Second Ave). Kick off the festival with a flower-themed martini for $5 on the OPC patio!
4 pm: Festival begins, and floral installations are complete!
4-8 pm: Flower trucks with Lasting Expressions near Culligan Plaza and at Cedar & Threads (133 E Chisholm St). Stop by and build your own bouquet to take home!
5- 8 pm: Shops will be open late for shopping and sipping! Grab a limited-edition Flower Fest Social District cup and do some shopping at our locally-owned stores downtown. Sweet Baby James, Colburn Outfitters, Olivet Book & Gift, Traveling Ladders, Parallel 45 Books & Gifts, Bob's Bullpen, Emery Enterprises, Cabin Creek Coffee, PIF Cider, Myers' Fashions Etc., Rusty Petunias Marketplace, Local Basket Case, Illuminate Wellness, Glik's, and Karma's a Fish will all be open late until 8 pm.
6- 8 pm: Enjoy live music from the Alpena Street Performers throughout the downtown. Local artists will be scattered throughout downtown painting floral-themed pieces en plein air.
3-6 pm: Happy hour at Old Polish Corner (626 N Second Ave). Kick off the festival with a flower-themed martini for $5 on the OPC patio!
4 pm: Festival begins, and floral installations are complete!
4-8 pm: Flower trucks with Lasting Expressions near Culligan Plaza and at Cedar & Threads (133 E Chisholm St). Stop by and build your own bouquet to take home!
5- 8 pm: Shops will be open late for shopping and sipping! Grab a limited-edition Flower Fest Social District cup and do some shopping at our locally-owned stores downtown. Sweet Baby James, Colburn Outfitters, Olivet Book & Gift, Traveling Ladders, Parallel 45 Books & Gifts, Bob's Bullpen, Emery Enterprises, Cabin Creek Coffee, PIF Cider, Myers' Fashions Etc., Rusty Petunias Marketplace, Local Basket Case, Illuminate Wellness, Glik's, and Karma's a Fish will all be open late until 8 pm.
6- 8 pm: Enjoy live music from the Alpena Street Performers throughout the downtown. Local artists will be scattered throughout downtown painting floral-themed pieces en plein air.
Saturday, June 8th
9:30 am- 5 pm: Flower trucks with Lasting Expressions near Culligan Plaza and at Cedar & Threads (133 E Chisholm St). Stop by and build your own bouquet to take home!
10 am- 5 pm: Buy a fresh bouquet with Classic Designs by Doreen Thomas CF! Doreen will be set up in the alleyway between 2nd and 3rd Ave with fresh blooms for sale.
10- 11 am: Special story time and craft at the Alpena Country George N. Fletcher Public Library (211 N 1st Ave). Join local author and artist Elisa Chavarri as she reads her new children's book (out this spring) the complete a special flower-bouquet craft as kids share what color love is to them.
11 am- 2 pm: Have fun painting your daisy bath bomb at Soaps and Such (125 W Chisholm St)! Great for little kids or big kids too! Walk-by or in on first come first serve basis. We plan on outside sidewalk tables if it’s nice or inside if not. $13/bath bomb.
11 am- 2 pm: Kids' craft and live music in Avery Park. Stop by Avery Park on North Second Ave for live music and a free coffee-filter flower craft for kids.
12 pm- 3 pm: Live installation demo with Lasting Expressions. Watch Tara build one of our signature installations on-site! Location announced soon.
3- 5 pm: Enjoy live music from the Alpena Street Performers throughout downtown businesses, including:
3- 6 pm: Happy hour at Old Polish Corner (626 N Second Ave). Enjoy a flower-themed martini on special for $5 during happy hour!
6- 8 pm: Live music in the alleyway from WinaSchnitzel! Grab a drink or food to go and enjoy live tunes and fresh florals in the alleyway. Local artists will also be painting floral-themed pieces en plein air.
7- 9 pm: Live music from Brenda & Steve at PIF Cider (205 W Chisholm St)
9:30 am- 5 pm: Flower trucks with Lasting Expressions near Culligan Plaza and at Cedar & Threads (133 E Chisholm St). Stop by and build your own bouquet to take home!
10 am- 5 pm: Buy a fresh bouquet with Classic Designs by Doreen Thomas CF! Doreen will be set up in the alleyway between 2nd and 3rd Ave with fresh blooms for sale.
10- 11 am: Special story time and craft at the Alpena Country George N. Fletcher Public Library (211 N 1st Ave). Join local author and artist Elisa Chavarri as she reads her new children's book (out this spring) the complete a special flower-bouquet craft as kids share what color love is to them.
11 am- 2 pm: Have fun painting your daisy bath bomb at Soaps and Such (125 W Chisholm St)! Great for little kids or big kids too! Walk-by or in on first come first serve basis. We plan on outside sidewalk tables if it’s nice or inside if not. $13/bath bomb.
11 am- 2 pm: Kids' craft and live music in Avery Park. Stop by Avery Park on North Second Ave for live music and a free coffee-filter flower craft for kids.
12 pm- 3 pm: Live installation demo with Lasting Expressions. Watch Tara build one of our signature installations on-site! Location announced soon.
3- 5 pm: Enjoy live music from the Alpena Street Performers throughout downtown businesses, including:
- Dolf Cwik at the Old Polish Corner (626 N Second Ave)
- The Brandon's at HopSide Brewery (129 W Chisholm St)
3- 6 pm: Happy hour at Old Polish Corner (626 N Second Ave). Enjoy a flower-themed martini on special for $5 during happy hour!
6- 8 pm: Live music in the alleyway from WinaSchnitzel! Grab a drink or food to go and enjoy live tunes and fresh florals in the alleyway. Local artists will also be painting floral-themed pieces en plein air.
7- 9 pm: Live music from Brenda & Steve at PIF Cider (205 W Chisholm St)
Sunday, June 9th
11 am- 5 pm: Finish out the festival with a cider mimosa bar at PIF Cider (205 W Chisholm St)
2 pm- 4 pm: Live music from Jeff & Sue, Cult of 2 at PIF Cider (205 W Chisholm St)
11 am- 5 pm: Finish out the festival with a cider mimosa bar at PIF Cider (205 W Chisholm St)
2 pm- 4 pm: Live music from Jeff & Sue, Cult of 2 at PIF Cider (205 W Chisholm St)
Ongoing Activities
- Enjoy large, vibrant floral installations throughout downtown sponsored by local businesses and created by local florists
- Get your picture taken in front of large floral photo ops sponsored by our presenting sponsor
- Enjoy floral-themed cocktails and food specials at downtown restaurants and bars: a lavender themed cider cocktail at PIF Cider (205 W Chisholm St) and drink specials at HopSide Brewery (129 W Chisholm St)
Attend the Festival
Step into a world of floral enchantment at the Alpena Flower Festival 🌸✨ Whether you're attending from 10 minutes or 10 hours away, we would love to have you join us in Downtown Alpena. Learn more about what to expect while attending the festival below.
Where is the Flower Festival?
The festival takes place throughout Downtown Alpena, located in beautiful Northeast Michigan. Stunning floral displays, interactive photo-ops, and activities will be spread throughout the downtown district. We encourage you to walk or bike throughout the downtown to enjoy the festival in its full splendor!
How many installations will there at be?
We are at 20 and counting! We will be posting a map in May with all the installation locations posted.
Is the festival family friendly?
Absolutely! We welcome people of all ages to enjoy the festival. There are even some special kids activities hosted during the festival:
What is admission for the festival?
Admission is free. All floral installations on display and free to enjoy. All events and music are free unless otherwise noted.
I am traveling to attend the festival. Where should I stay?
There is a Holiday Inn Express in the heart of our downtown and within walking distance to all the festivities. Book your stay here. There are also a variety of AirBnB's that are within the downtown district and make a fabulous landing pad for your trip to downtown.
Where is the Flower Festival?
The festival takes place throughout Downtown Alpena, located in beautiful Northeast Michigan. Stunning floral displays, interactive photo-ops, and activities will be spread throughout the downtown district. We encourage you to walk or bike throughout the downtown to enjoy the festival in its full splendor!
How many installations will there at be?
We are at 20 and counting! We will be posting a map in May with all the installation locations posted.
Is the festival family friendly?
Absolutely! We welcome people of all ages to enjoy the festival. There are even some special kids activities hosted during the festival:
- Saturday from 10- 11 am: Special story time and craft at the Alpena Country George N. Fletcher Public Library (211 N 1st Ave). Join local author and artist Elisa Chavarri as she reads her new children's book (out this spring) the complete a special flower-bouquet craft as kids' share what color love is to them.
- Saturday 11 am- 2 pm: Kids' craft and live music in Avery Park. Stop by Avery Park on North Second Ave for live music and a free coffee-filter flower craft for kids.
What is admission for the festival?
Admission is free. All floral installations on display and free to enjoy. All events and music are free unless otherwise noted.
I am traveling to attend the festival. Where should I stay?
There is a Holiday Inn Express in the heart of our downtown and within walking distance to all the festivities. Book your stay here. There are also a variety of AirBnB's that are within the downtown district and make a fabulous landing pad for your trip to downtown.