The Camellia festival 2019 IS HERE!!! February 21-24, 2019
If you live in or near Savannah and have Camellias, want to have them, or just love these glorious fall and winter bloomers - we would love to have you join us - the Coastal Georgia Camellia Society - at our annual spectacular festival. Every year, we try and improve on what we did last year - and this year will be our best event ever. We couldn't do it without the support of our sponsors! Click here to see a list of our sponsors
Location - Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens
2 Canebrake Road, Savannah Ga 31419
Duration - Thursday, February 21st through Sunday, February 24th
Daily Hours
Thursday & Friday Hours - February 21 & 22, 2019
Garden/Festival Hours 9am-5pm
Saturday Hours - February 23, 2019
Camellia Show Flower Entry 7am-10am
Judging Camellia Show 10:00am-1:00 pm (Show Closed)
Camellia Show Hours For Public 1pm-5pm
Garden/Festival Hours 10am-5pm
Sunday Hours February 24, 2019
Garden/Festival Hours 10am-4pm
Location - The Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah Georgia
Cost - $5 total per person for any or all four days.
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Savannah Camellia Show
Saturday, February 23, 2019 will feature a Camellia Show and competition. Have you always wanted to share a bloom from that February masterpiece - that you KNOW is a Best in Show candidate! Don't keep to yourself, bring your painting-worthy blooms, identified or not, and join the fun as we all get to revel in the unmatched variety of this incredible part of our floral culture!
The Camellia Show will open at 7 am and you may drop off your beauties from 7 to 10. Judging and Awards will follow!
IMPORTANT SHOW INSTRUCTIONS ON ENTERING BLOOMS
SOLD OUT!
Festival Classes & Garden Tours
During our festival we will have several educational classes. We may have more to list, but this is the initial lineup! Most classes are free with admission to the garden, but there are a few that require a fee, which will be indicated in the title!
GARDEN TOURS
There are over 1000 incredible camellias along the Judge Arthur Solomon Camellia Trail at Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens. Be sure to walk the trail at your leisure during the Savannah Camellia Festival, or enjoy a Guided Tour. We will have one Guided Tour each day during the Festival. Meet at the entrance to the Trail at the designated time for each day.
Thursday February 21 ~ 2:00 pm
Friday February 22 ~ 1:30 pm
Saturday February 23 ~ 1:30 pm
Sunday February 24 ~ 12:30 pm
CLASS SCHEDULE
Thursday, Feb 21, 2019
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Planting Camellias Properly by Gene Phillips
February 21, 2019 9:00 AM
Judge Arthur Solomon Camellia Trail
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Grafting Camellias by Gene Phillips
February 21, 2019 10:00 AM
Judge Arthur Solomon Camellia Trail
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Basic Fundamentals of Growing Camellias by Charles Daniel
February 21, 2019 11:00 AM
Frank Williams Classroom
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Air Layering Camellias by Doug Webb
February 21, 2019 1:00 PM
Frank Williams Classroom
Friday, February 22, 2019
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February 22, 2019 1:00 PMConference Center
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February 22, 2019 2:00 PMAndrews Building Terrace
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February 22, 2019 3:00 PMConference Center
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February 22, 2019 4:00 PMConference Center
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Saturday February 23, 2019
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Camellia Waxing by Debbie Odom
February 23, 2019 2:00 PM
Conference Center
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February 23, 2019 3:00 PMPavilion
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Learn How to Root Camellias - by Gene Phillips
February 23, 2019 4:00 PM
Pavilion
Sunday, February 24, 2019
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Flower Arranging With Camellias by Annette Jones
February 24, 2019 1:00 PM
Conference Center
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February 24, 2019 2:00 PMAndrews Building
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Hands On Floral Arranging Class by Audrey Wagner King (Fee)
February 24, 2019 3:00 PM
Conference Center
Camellia Festival Vendors
We are proud to have these vendors at the festival to sell their Camellia related products! Support Your Local Businesses!
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Gene's Nursery has been making Savannah beautiful for over 60 years with Camellias they grow and sell. They will be available at the festival with many of their favorite Camellias in a variety of sizes. They are offering a $5.00 discount on your camellia purchase at the festival! One discount per customer. Located in the grass area across from the main building.
Gene's Nursery ~ 8706 Whitefield Avenue Savannah, GA 31406
Visit Us Online at www.genesnursery.com
Hobbes Hill Farm
Marsha Zeagler (Proprietress)
912-863-7688
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Come visit our Hobbes Hill Farm booth during the Savannah Camellia Festival for some Tea and Scones. We will be located adjacent to the Terrace in the back of the Andrews Building. All proceeds from our sales will be donated to the Johnny Aldrich Camellia Preservation Project in Brooklet, Georgia
Hobbes Hill Farm is a charming retreat set amidst Georgia’s tall pines. We are 1.25 hours from Savannah, and 1 hour from Augusta, and 30 minutes from Statesboro. Our secluded location is away from the distractions of life, a simple drive leading to a peaceful retreat beautifully framing the environment while offering an upscale cottage catering to guest’s specific needs.
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