Join us for a celebration of spring as we beautify Downtown Alpena with flowers! Enjoy large floral installations created by local florists, floral photo ops, and other flower-related activities throughout downtown. During the festival, there will be live music, an alley party with live jazz, and other activities to enjoy! Scroll down for a full schedule of activities.
During the festival, there will be over THIRTY installations made of fresh flowers throughout the downtown created by four local florists! You can download our official schedule + map of activities below- there will also be printed versions available the week leading up to the event at any sponsoring business!
During the festival, there will be over THIRTY installations made of fresh flowers throughout the downtown created by four local florists! You can download our official schedule + map of activities below- there will also be printed versions available the week leading up to the event at any sponsoring business!
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schedule of events
Friday, June 2, 2023
4 pm: Festival begins, installations complete!
5-7 pm: Enjoy Alpena Street Performers playing live music in public spaces throughout the downtown (Culligan Plaza & Pocket Park). Artist Mariah Brancheau of Lovely Little Lettering Co. will be live-painting in Culligan Plaza a special Flower Fest piece and will have Flower Fest merchandise for sale!
5-7 pm: Stop by the Lasting Expressions Flower Trucks and build your own fresh bouquet (Cedar & Threads and Center alley)
6-7:30 pm: Floral Inspired Paint Pouring with Rick Houchin at Art in the Loft (ages teen & adults)
7-8:30 pm: Join the Poetics Lab for an Open-Mic Night at PIF Cider for a night of poetry, growth, budding expressions and spring-time jubilee! Sign up to read here.
Saturday, June 3, 2023
9:30 am- 5 pm: Stop by the Lasting Expressions Flower Trucks and build your own fresh bouquet (Cedar & Threads and Center alley)
10 am- 6 pm: Grow your Glow at Bella Rose Wellness Center! See their new location at 104 N. Second Ave., help them launch their new Diamond Glow facial treatment, and learn more about their services.
10- 11:30 am: Take your kiddos to special story-time and craft at Alpena Country George N. Fletcher Public Library. Local author and artist Elisa Chavarri will be reading two of her books, A Crown for Corina and My Little Golden Book About Frida Kahlo. After the reading, participants will be able to craft their own floral crown!
11 am- 3 pm: Build-your-own-bouquet bar at Glik's Alpena with Classic Designs by Doreen Thomas CF
11 am- 5 pm: Paint a wooden flower at Thunder Bay Arts and check out flower-themed artwork created by area students on display
1 - 2 pm: Kanzashi Style Self Portraits with Alison Rae Campell at Art in the Loft (ages 5 & up)
2-3 pm: Watercolor Cookie Decorating with Mariah Brancheau at Art in the Loft (ages 5 & up)
3-4:30 pm: Funky Acrylic Flower Pots and Plant Tags with The Lovely Little Lettering Co at Art in the Loft (ages teen & adult)
3-5 pm: Enjoy live music from the Alpena Street Performers in downtown businesses
6-8 pm: Wear your best florals and enjoy a cocktail, live jazz from the Dan White Quartet, and beautiful florals in the alleyway downtown. Artist Mariah Brancheau from Lovely Little Lettering Co will be live painting a special 2023 Flower Fest piece and will have Flower Fest merchandise for sale!
7-9 pm: Live music from the Birch Hill String Band at PIF Cider
Ongoing Activities
4 pm: Festival begins, installations complete!
5-7 pm: Enjoy Alpena Street Performers playing live music in public spaces throughout the downtown (Culligan Plaza & Pocket Park). Artist Mariah Brancheau of Lovely Little Lettering Co. will be live-painting in Culligan Plaza a special Flower Fest piece and will have Flower Fest merchandise for sale!
5-7 pm: Stop by the Lasting Expressions Flower Trucks and build your own fresh bouquet (Cedar & Threads and Center alley)
6-7:30 pm: Floral Inspired Paint Pouring with Rick Houchin at Art in the Loft (ages teen & adults)
7-8:30 pm: Join the Poetics Lab for an Open-Mic Night at PIF Cider for a night of poetry, growth, budding expressions and spring-time jubilee! Sign up to read here.
Saturday, June 3, 2023
9:30 am- 5 pm: Stop by the Lasting Expressions Flower Trucks and build your own fresh bouquet (Cedar & Threads and Center alley)
10 am- 6 pm: Grow your Glow at Bella Rose Wellness Center! See their new location at 104 N. Second Ave., help them launch their new Diamond Glow facial treatment, and learn more about their services.
10- 11:30 am: Take your kiddos to special story-time and craft at Alpena Country George N. Fletcher Public Library. Local author and artist Elisa Chavarri will be reading two of her books, A Crown for Corina and My Little Golden Book About Frida Kahlo. After the reading, participants will be able to craft their own floral crown!
11 am- 3 pm: Build-your-own-bouquet bar at Glik's Alpena with Classic Designs by Doreen Thomas CF
11 am- 5 pm: Paint a wooden flower at Thunder Bay Arts and check out flower-themed artwork created by area students on display
1 - 2 pm: Kanzashi Style Self Portraits with Alison Rae Campell at Art in the Loft (ages 5 & up)
2-3 pm: Watercolor Cookie Decorating with Mariah Brancheau at Art in the Loft (ages 5 & up)
3-4:30 pm: Funky Acrylic Flower Pots and Plant Tags with The Lovely Little Lettering Co at Art in the Loft (ages teen & adult)
3-5 pm: Enjoy live music from the Alpena Street Performers in downtown businesses
- The Scholastic News @ Rusty Petunias
- Brian Natzel @ the Fresh Palate
- Laura Frawley @ Glik’s
- Steve and Brenda @ PIF Cider
- Errin Pagen @ Bella Rose
6-8 pm: Wear your best florals and enjoy a cocktail, live jazz from the Dan White Quartet, and beautiful florals in the alleyway downtown. Artist Mariah Brancheau from Lovely Little Lettering Co will be live painting a special 2023 Flower Fest piece and will have Flower Fest merchandise for sale!
7-9 pm: Live music from the Birch Hill String Band at PIF Cider
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 sponsors
- Enjoy a Poetry Walk featuring poetry and artwork created by area youth on display in downtown businesses:
- PIF Cider, Parallel 45 Books & Gifts, Downtown Scoops, Olivet Book & Gift, Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library, Real Estate One, Bluebird Boutique, Sweet Baby James, Regalo Luxury Gifts, Traveling Ladders
- Learn about the history of Linke's Flowers, who served Alpena for a century with fresh flowers, at a special exhibit on display at the Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
- Enjoy floral-themed cocktails and food at downtown restaurants and bars
- Post your photos to social media, tag the business + florist and use #alpenaflowerfestival for the chance to win Downtown Dollars!
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thank you to our sponsors!
presenting sponsors
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business sponsors
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friends of the festival
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