Downtown Winter Garden is set to bloom again this weekend as Spring Fever in the Garden rolls back onto Plant Street for a two-day celebration of plants, art, and family activities. The Bloom & Grow Garden Society, backed by hundreds of volunteers, will once more line the brick streets with vendor booths, live music, and free programming for all ages.
When and where
The 24th annual Spring Fever runs Saturday, April 11 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday, April 12 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) along Plant Street in historic downtown Winter Garden, according to the festival's official site. The free event features a Kid Zone, the "Chalkin' It Up" sidewalk-art contest, and an extensive vendor directory to help shoppers plan their visit. For details, visit Spring Fever in the Garden.
Organizers and scale
The Bloom & Grow Garden Society is leading the festival this year, with co-chairs Libby Drose, Nancy Krug, and Ashley Lockyer overseeing planning and volunteer coordination, according to the West Orange Times & Observer. The newspaper reports that more than 150 society members will staff 329 two-hour volunteer shifts, totaling 658 volunteer hours over the weekend, and organizers counted about 106 vendors on the map after securing 28 new booths for this year's date change. "We can't do it without the membership," Drose told the paper, underscoring how much the festival depends on volunteer power.
Street closures, vendors and logistics
The City of Winter Garden warns that West Plant Street will be closed from Dillard Street to Park Avenue, with several connecting streets and parking areas restricted during the festival, and a complimentary shuttle service available, according to the city's event page. City of Winter Garden.
Organizers also note that they are prioritizing garden-focused exhibitors and are not accepting new food or drink vendors through the official application, so attendees should expect plants, garden décor, and artisan booths rather than a large food village, according to Spring Fever in the Garden.
Why it matters locally
Spring Fever serves as a primary fundraiser for the Bloom & Grow Garden Society, with proceeds supporting higher-education scholarships and local planting and education projects, the group's website says. Bloom & Grow Garden Society.
The festival has grown into a major weekend draw, with organizers estimating roughly 70,000 visitors over two days in 2025, and it keeps downtown Winter Garden on the regional map for gardeners and families. West Orange Times & Observer.
