Downtown Tempe Authority and the Arizona Flower Market are accelerating access to the wonders of desert botanicals by bringing a floral wonderland to life with Tempe Blooms, a free community event on Saturday, Jan. 25 and Sunday, Jan. 26.
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Downtown Tempe Authority and the Arizona Flower Market are accelerating access to the wonders of desert botanicals by bringing a floral wonderland to life with Tempe Blooms, a free community event on Saturday, Jan. 25 and Sunday, Jan. 26.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day and features 21 real and spectacular large-scale floral displays spanning throughout the district, draped on buildings and surrounding historic landmarks and arranged to stunning perfection by local floral designers, according to a press release.
The event also includes live music, live mural painting, a floral-inspired market, and flowerful specials from Downtown Tempe merchants.
Now in its second year, Tempe Blooms celebrates the vibrancy of the downtown district and engages attendees in a truly unique immersive experience, the release stated. More than 80,000 visitors attended last year’s inaugural event, and a similar crowd is expected this year. Admission is free and is open to all ages and is dog-friendly too.
Lori Foster, president and CEO of Downtown Tempe Authority said in the release that the response to the event has been incredible.
“This event highlights the exceptional talent of local artists, whose creativity energizes the downtown district and elevates its beauty in a truly unique and engaging way,” Foster said.
She invites the community to experience this captivating celebration, complete with floral-themed activities such as art demonstrations, live mural painting, the Flowerful Market, and floral-inspired cocktails and culinary delights at participating businesses.
A curated selection of 10 local artists will paint murals depicting the allure of desert botanicals with designs that encompass everything from a vivid desert landscape to a majestic Arizona sunset. Artists will each be scattered throughout the downtown district with live music paired with each of the muralists for a truly multi-sensory experience, the release noted.
Arizona Flower Market CEO Brennen Rigler said in the release that they are passionate about making beautiful flowers accessible and approachable for everyone, and they’re eager to welcome aspiring designers to this informative event.
“Appreciating the beauty of floral design is one thing, but learning from some of the region’s leading floral experts is an empowering way to tap into your own creativity,” Rigler said.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to explore floral-themed specials from Downtown Tempe’s businesses, such as floral-inspired cocktails and mocktails, food specials and merchandise.
Attendees are encouraged to capture and share their experiences on social media using the hashtag #tempeblooms.
Learn more about the event, including artist details and seminar dates and times, by visiting downtowntempe.com/tempe-blooms-2025.
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