Tempe Blooms takes over Mill Ave on Jan. 24 and 25
Tempe Blooms takes place on Saturday, Jan. 25 and Sunday, Jan. 26.
Courtesy Downtown Tempe Authority/Samantha Chow
Tempe Blooms returns to Downtown Tempe from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25 for its third year, transforming the downtown district into a large-scale floral and art experience. Downtown Tempe Authority and presenting sponsor Arizona Flower Market invite the public to the free, award-winning event to explore floral installations, live art, local vendors and creative programming woven throughout Downtown Tempe.
Twenty-one large-scale floral installations crafted from real botanicals will appear throughout Downtown Tempe on buildings, public spaces and near historic landmarks. Created by local floral designers using flowers sourced through Arizona Flower Market, the installations transform the district into an open-air floral gallery and offer photo opportunities for guests to explore while highlighting the creativity of the local floral community.
Throughout the weekend, a curated group of 10 local artists will create live murals across the district, each inspired by the theme “Growth in Bloom.” Visitors can watch the creative process unfold in real time, adding an amazing visual layer to the floral experience.
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Tempe Blooms takes over Mill Ave on Jan. 24 and 25
Courtesy Downtown Tempe Authority/Samantha Chow
Tempe Blooms takes place on Saturday, Jan. 25 and Sunday, Jan. 26.
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Tempe Blooms returns to Downtown Tempe from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25 for its third year, transforming the downtown district into a large-scale floral and art experience. Downtown Tempe Authority and presenting sponsor Arizona Flower Market invite the public to the free, award-winning event to explore floral installations, live art, local vendors and creative programming woven throughout Downtown Tempe.
Twenty-one large-scale floral installations crafted from real botanicals will appear throughout Downtown Tempe on buildings, public spaces and near historic landmarks. Created by local floral designers using flowers sourced through Arizona Flower Market, the installations transform the district into an open-air floral gallery and offer photo opportunities for guests to explore while highlighting the creativity of the local floral community.
Throughout the weekend, a curated group of 10 local artists will create live murals across the district, each inspired by the theme “Growth in Bloom.” Visitors can watch the creative process unfold in real time, adding an amazing visual layer to the floral experience.
Live music will be performed throughout Downtown Tempe across 10 locations, featuring four DJs and 16 rotating musicians.
The Flowerful Market will feature 60+ local vendors offering handcrafted goods, art, floral-inspired products and botanically themed items, along with select snack and drink vendors scattered throughout the market. Arizona Flower Market's popular “Build Your Own Bouquet Bar” will again be available, alongside a curated selection of pre-made bouquets, forever roses, flower crowns and additional floral offerings for purchase.
Attendees can participate in a series of live floral design seminars presented by Arizona Flower Market and regional floral professionals.
These sessions provide insight into floral techniques, creative approaches and industry trends, offering both inspiration and educational opportunities.
Participating Downtown Tempe restaurants, bars and retailers will offer limited edition floral-inspired food, cocktails, mocktails and merchandise throughout the weekend, extending the Tempe Blooms experience into businesses across the district. Guests can look for the official “Stop Here” Tempe Blooms window poster to identify participating locations.
Floral installations are placed throughout Downtown Tempe to guide people through the area, complemented by live music and art. Participating downtown businesses add to the experience with floral-inspired food, drinks and merchandise. Together, it creates an easy, inviting way for people to experience the district, discover new businesses and spend more time downtown.
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