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Downtown in Bloom

Each May celebrate the return of spring in Downtown Charlottesville! Presented by Friends of Charlottesville Downtown. Want to save the full rundown? Check back here for the 2025 calendar of events in the new year!

Downtown Flower Market 

Celebrate the beginning of spring at the second annual Flower Market! Featuring local vendors, there is something for every flower and greenery enthusiast to enjoy. Come support small businesses and connect with the community!

Local nurseries, farms, florists, and other small businesses want to participate as a vendor at next year's market? Please submit your application here.

Flower Box Competition

Watch the city come into bloom! The competition will run throughout the month of May following the Friends of Charlottesville Flower Market. Take a stroll and enjoy all the creative flower boxes, displays, and exhibits! Businesses, sign up here to participate in next year's competition. 

Art Connections

Featuring artwork from K-12 art students in Charlottesville City Schools, Art Connections turns the Downtown Mall into an outdoor gallery. The show runs throughout the month of May at participating businesses. Come down and help celebrate the creativity of our students!

Flower, Fairy and Elf Festival

Wake up the flowers with a fun kids parade up and down the Mall! There are balloon artists, face painting, and more!