When
Saturday, June 6, 2026 – Rain or Shine!
Where
Belle Grove Historic Plantation
336 Belle Grove Rd., Middletown, VA 22645
About the Event
GardenFest is a day dedicated to gardening fun, education, and shopping. It is held annually on the first Saturday of June.
We’ll have plants for sale, vendors, an “Ask A Master Gardener” information booth for all your gardening questions, Second Hand Rose (rummage sale), tool sharpening and children’s activities.
We’ll also have six mini-workshops on a variety of topics, including:
- “Preserving your Harvest” by Amanda Johnson, Food, Nutrition and Health Associate Extension Agent, Frederick County
- “Garden Tool Sharpening and Care” by Jenn Barron, Extension Master Gardener
- “Best Pruning Practices” by Ron Perlik, Front Royal Tree Steward
- “Arranging your Flowers” – by Tammi Loving, Extension Master Gardener
- “Boxwood moths” – Cindy Stauff, Extension Master Gardener
- “Planting Vegetables” – Dave Rushton, Extension Master Gardener
Plant list and information sheets
- View the 2025 GardenFest Plant List.
- View our one-page information sheets about plants that have been available at past GardenFests.
Calling All Vendors!
In 2025, over a thousand patrons came through the gates of Belle Grove Historic Plantation to enjoy a day in the sun with local vendors, lots of plants, food and smiles.
Local small businesses, nonprofit organizations and other parties who may be interested in taking part in Garden Fest 2026, please see the documents below:
Vendor Application
Flyer with pricing
GardenFest is hosted by Virginia Cooperative Extension and Belle Grove Historic Plantation with support from the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association.
Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and local governments, and is an equal opportunity employer. For the full non-discrimination statement, please visit ext.vt.edu/accessibility.