2018 Spring Festival of Flowers

MILTON — The University of Florida, IFAS and the Pensacola State College Milton Campus will hold one of the largest festivals of the season. The Spring Festival of Flowers will take place at 9 a.m. April 6 to 8 at the University of Florida, IFAS and the Pensacola State College Milton Campus located at 5988 Highway 90.

This festival features plant nurseries, UF student club plant sale, arts and crafts, food and educational opportunities.

The goal of the event is to raise money for scholarships, student field trips and other student needs.

Security will be provided overnight on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.

There is no rain date for the Spring Festival of Flowers and no refunds.

The following rules will apply to the event:

*No food will be sold by plant/craft vendors.

*No food or drink will be brought into the flower show staging area/buildings.

*Smoking is not permitted in the building(s) of Pensacola State College.

*Vendors will refrain from consuming alcohol during the show.

*The festival Committee will disallow items of a suggestive/questionable nature.

*All sales transactions must be receipted.

*Removal of trash to the dumpsters is the responsibility of the vendor.

*Vendors are responsible for collecting and remitting Florida and any applicable County Sales

Taxes.

*Vendors must have available a copy of their business license.

Exhibitor Fees:

Booth Space $100 for all 3 days – Each vendor receives a 10 x 10 feet area and electrical

outlets may be limited and will be available on a first-come-first served basis. Application deadline is April 2. 

All exhibits must be set-up one hour prior to the start of the festival and remain totally intact and operational until the festival closes. Vehicles will not be permitted to enter or exit the festival area once the festival opens on Friday, April 6, 2018 at 9 am. You may set up on Thursday, April 5, 2018 from 12pm – 5 pm. Tables, chairs, water hoses, extension cords and tents are not provided.

Non Profit Organizations

501(c)3 OR 501(4) will need to provide a copy of their IRS Determination letter prior to the festival.

To pay by credit card or register as a non-profit you may register on line at https://ufspringfestivalofflowers.eventbrite.com

To pay by check/cash – Complete the application below and mail to UF/IFAS Robin Vickers,

5988 Hwy 90, Milton, FL 32583. * Make checks payable to the University of Florida *

This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: 2018 Spring Festival of Flowers