The ISU Horticulture Center will

be closed SEPTEMBER 7th - 10th so

we can get ready for the

Autumnal Festival. No

admittance during these 4 days

except for ISU prescheduled labs.

 

 

The 16th Autumnal Festival is Saturday, September 11th from 9:00 - 4:00 and Sunday, September 12th 11:00 - 3:00 pm.  Autumnal Festival Flier

To register go to https://bit.ly/2z8YHug

 

$10 for ages 13 and up

$5 for ages 3-12

FREE for ages 2 and under

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE ISU HORTICULUTRE CENTER,

SO WE CANMAKE THINGS GROW!

 

Exhibitors

Prairie Tours with University of Illinois Master Naturalists – both days

Herb Sensory Garden with University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners - Saturday

Central Illinois Beekeepers Association - Saturday

Ecology Action Center – Both Days

Normal Public Library - Saturday

Sibley Honey - Saturday

Pepper Pipers - Saturday

McLean County Extension: “What Plants Need to Grow!” – Saturday, 9:30 - 11:30

Ben the Horse - Saturday

Todd Kingery Artisan

September 11^th Tribute

ISU Horticulture Center Scavenger Hunt - Saturday

 

Attractions

Cultural Plant Displays, including World tree and Spirits of the Garden by Todd Kingery

Pinetum Expansion

Silent Auction

Glass Treasure Hunt by Joey Dullard

Color Gardens

Rainbow Hut

Cultural Displays

 

Favorites

Gourd Hunt – 10:00 am on Saturday, September 11^th

Rotten Fruit Throwing

Scavenger Hunt

Gourd Spinning

Hay Rack Rides

A WEEDY maze

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A place for horticultural research, learning and fun in the heart of Illinois State University and McLean county.

This video was generously made by Mr. Dan Swaney who came to visit the Center and gave his time to make this wonderful video for all to see!