Durham · Outdoors
Festival of Fabulous Mums 2026
- When
- Fri, Nov 6 – Sun, Nov 8
- Where
- Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Durham
- Price
- Free
All 3 dates
- Fri, Nov 6 · 12:00 PM - 4:00 PMDetails & save
- Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMDetails & save
- Sun, Nov 8 · 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMDetails & save
About Festival of Fabulous Mums
Join us for a series of free demonstrations and workshops during the Festival of Fabulous Mums at Duke Gardens! In this session, learn how to grow the spectacular chrysanthemums on display at the Festival of Fabulous Mums. See samples of chrysanthemums at various growth stages as you learn the basic horticultural elements involved in growing them. Learn about the 13 classes of mums, how to obtain new plants and their requirements for soil, light, water and fertilizer. With this introduction, you will be ready to grow these incredible blooms in your garden. As a longtime chrysanthemum grower, a National Chrysanthemum Society judge, and former president of Central Carolina Chrysanthemum Society, Joan Matthews presents engaging educational programs on the cultivation, exhibition and history of chrysanthemums. This series of free demonstrations and workshops will take place in the Pelham-Cullen Classroom inside the Barnes Welcome Center. No registration required. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open 15 min before the scheduled start time.
Hours and prices can change — check the organizer's page before you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Festival of Fabulous Mums 2026?
- 3 dates, Fri, Nov 6 – Sun, Nov 8. Each date and its hours are listed above.
- Where is Festival of Fabulous Mums?
- Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson Street, Durham.
- How much does Festival of Fabulous Mums cost?
- It's free.
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