Southern Blooms Festival
Rock City's Flower Festival and Gardening Event
Come "See" Rock City in all of its spring glory as we celebrate and honor our original gardener, Frieda Utermoehlen Carter. Walk in Frieda's Footsteps and learn about the legacy and heritage of the gardens by our tour guides and Master Gardeners. Meet members of our horticulture team and be a part of planting the gardens. Kids of all ages can enjoy educational make-and-take activities and learn what it takes to make a garden grow!
Buy Tickets
Cancelled for 2020
Adult
$26.95
Child
$14.95
Ages 3-12.
Southern Blooms Festival Activities
Southern Blooms Festival Activities
See Rock City in full bloom during this flower festival and gardening event. There’s fun for the whole family, including garden tours and kids’ activities, plus Southern Blooms dining specials and garden-themed souvenirs!
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30August 30, 2020Rock City + Raptors Birds of Prey ShowAll day Rock City + Raptors Birds of Prey ShowRock City General Admission PLUS the Birds of Prey Raptor Show presented by Wings to Soar. Adults: $24.95 - General Admission ($21.95) + Birds of Prey Show Admission ($3.00) Showtimes: 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm *When purchasing as a Combo with Rock City, please select your Rock City entrance time. Birds of Prey showtime will be one hour after chosen Rock City entrance time. Already have your admission tickets? Add-on Birds of Prey show tickets are available day of Limited seating per show. Pets are not allowed in the Critter Classroom during the shows. | 31August 31, 2020 | 1September 1, 2020 | 2September 2, 2020 | 3September 3, 2020 | 4September 4, 2020Rock City + Raptors Birds of Prey ShowAll day Rock City + Raptors Birds of Prey ShowRock City General Admission PLUS the Birds of Prey Raptor Show presented by Wings to Soar. Adults: $24.95 - General Admission ($21.95) + Birds of Prey Show Admission ($3.00) Showtimes: 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm *When purchasing as a Combo with Rock City, please select your Rock City entrance time. Birds of Prey showtime will be one hour after chosen Rock City entrance time. Already have your admission tickets? Add-on Birds of Prey show tickets are available day of Limited seating per show. Pets are not allowed in the Critter Classroom during the shows. | 5September 5, 2020Rock City + Raptors Birds of Prey ShowAll day Rock City + Raptors Birds of Prey ShowRock City General Admission PLUS the Birds of Prey Raptor Show presented by Wings to Soar. Adults: $24.95 - General Admission ($21.95) + Birds of Prey Show Admission ($3.00) Showtimes: 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm *When purchasing as a Combo with Rock City, please select your Rock City entrance time. Birds of Prey showtime will be one hour after chosen Rock City entrance time. Already have your admission tickets? Add-on Birds of Prey show tickets are available day of Limited seating per show. Pets are not allowed in the Critter Classroom during the shows. |
6September 6, 2020Rock City + Raptors Birds of Prey ShowAll day Rock City + Raptors Birds of Prey ShowRock City General Admission PLUS the Birds of Prey Raptor Show presented by Wings to Soar. Adults: $24.95 - General Admission ($21.95) + Birds of Prey Show Admission ($3.00) Showtimes: 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm *When purchasing as a Combo with Rock City, please select your Rock City entrance time. Birds of Prey showtime will be one hour after chosen Rock City entrance time. Already have your admission tickets? Add-on Birds of Prey show tickets are available day of Limited seating per show. Pets are not allowed in the Critter Classroom during the shows. | 7September 7, 2020 | 8September 8, 2020 | 9September 9, 2020 | 10September 10, 2020 | 11September 11, 2020 | 12September 12, 2020 |
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| 27September 27, 2020 | 28September 28, 2020 | 29September 29, 2020 | 30September 30, 2020 | 1October 1, 2020ROCK CITY PREMIUM DAY TIMED TICKETAll day ROCK CITY PREMIUM DAY TIMED TICKETEntry to Rock City Gardens currently requires reservations. Click Buy Now to select your visit date and time. Adults: $24.95 Rock City is located in the Eastern Time Zone. * An upcharge will apply to use this ticket on any premiere event admission priced day. Valid for one year from date of purchase. Tickets are non-refundable. | 2October 2, 2020ROCK CITY PREMIUM DAY TIMED TICKETAll day ROCK CITY PREMIUM DAY TIMED TICKETEntry to Rock City Gardens currently requires reservations. Click Buy Now to select your visit date and time. Adults: $24.95 Rock City is located in the Eastern Time Zone. * An upcharge will apply to use this ticket on any premiere event admission priced day. Valid for one year from date of purchase. Tickets are non-refundable. | 3October 3, 2020ROCK CITY PREMIUM DAY TIMED TICKETAll day ROCK CITY PREMIUM DAY TIMED TICKETEntry to Rock City Gardens currently requires reservations. Click Buy Now to select your visit date and time. Adults: $24.95 Rock City is located in the Eastern Time Zone. * An upcharge will apply to use this ticket on any premiere event admission priced day. Valid for one year from date of purchase. Tickets are non-refundable. |
Categories
- Enchanted Garden of Lights
- Enchanted Garden of Lights: Regular Night
- Enchanted Garden of Lights: Special Weeknight
- Enchanted Garden of Lights: Value Night
- General Admission
- Rock City Annual Pass
- Rock City Premiere Event Admission
- Rock City Premium Day Admission
- Rock City Value Admission
- Rocktoberfest
- Shamrock City
- Special Alert
- Special Event Tickets
- Summer Music Weekends
- All Categories
- Walking in Frieda’s Footsteps – a historical, guided walking tour – Set out on a guided tour of Rock City Gardens at learn about the enchanting history of the gardens and our founder, Frieda Utermoehlen Carter. See Schedule Above.
- Free Gardending Advice – The Hamilton County Master Gardeners will host an informational table next to Cliff Terrace to answer garden questions and offer planting advice.
- Enjoy the peaceful sounds of harpist, Ellen Shiraef
- Fairy Garden Workshop – Enjoy the art of gardening and learn how to make your own Fairy Garden at our Southern Blooms Fairy Garden Workshop. The class is approximately 30-45 minutes and includes a Fairy Garden starter kit. See Schedule Above. $29.95
- Interactive Planting Demonstrations – Rock City’s Horticulture Team will be conducting planting demonstrations each morning. Kids and adults alike can join in the fun and plant a flower at Rock City Gardens! See Schedule Above.
Featured Areas of the Enchanted Trail
- Stroll Legacy Lane – See Rock City through the decades at our Legacy Lane showcase. Stroll down Legacy Lane from the original 1932 gatehouse enjoying the nostaligia of each decade showcase. You’ll learn about the history of Rock City Gardens as well as what else was happening in the United States and the world during that time.
- Fairyland Caverns – There’s no better way to experience Frieda’s love of German fairytales and folklore than to explore the childhood wonders of her beloved Fairyland Caverns. Debuting in the late 1940’s in response to the post war tourism boom, this enchanting addition to Rock City Gardens was lovingly created by artist Jessie Sanders and featured scenes from classic fairytales illuminated in ultraviolet black light, a cutting edge technology of the day. Now, nearly 70 years later, this hand crafted legacy is bursting with new magic as refurbishments are underway; creating new immersive experiences for children of all ages.
- Fairy Garden Workshops available by advance reservation.
Specialty Offerings
- The Big Rock Grill will be featuring Homemade Chicken Salad Sandwiches with Edible Flower and Sugar Cookies with Green icing – just like on opening day!
- Cafe 7 will feature Clumpies’ Lavendar-Hibiscus Ice Cream
- The Fudge Kitchen will feature specialty fudge made just for Southern Blooms.
- Southern Blooms Wine from the Georgia Winery – limited release, Southern Blush custom labeled for Southern Blooms Festival. This sweet and spicy Southern Classic is the perfect vintage to leisurely sip on the front porch during a warm summer night.
- Starbucks – nourish your garden with “Grounds for your Garden” available FREE daily inside Starbucks by the condiment bar.
- Garden themed and Southern Blooms featured merchandise will be available in the Gardens Gateway Gift Shop and Woodland Wonders
Celebrate Mother's Day Lunch
Celebrate Mother's Day Lunch
Celebrate Mother’s Day at this Special Event
Allow us to pamper Mom, and your family, at our Enchanted Mother’s Day Lunch! Skip the “Mother’s Day restaurant crowds” and walk right in to a beautifully set table waiting just for you. Enjoy a freshly prepared three-course meal, all while enjoying the beautiful melodies of a live harp performance. After lunch, take a stroll along the Enchanted Trail and enjoy the beauty and wonder of Rock City Gardens. Mom will have memories to last a lifetime!
2020 Details T.B.D.
Tickets
Adults: T.B.D.
Children (ages 3-12): T.B.D.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable. Adult tickets include admission to Rock City Gardens, Table Service Lunch, one souvenir photo with Mom, and fresh flower for Mom. Child tickets include admission to Rock City Gardens, Table Service Lunch, and coloring sheet with crayons.
*Discounted annual passholder reservations are available. Please call 423-475-8988 for reservations.
Meal Options
When purchasing tickets, please indicate your meal selection for each guest.
T.B.D.
Coca-Cola products, iced tea and coffee available with either meal.
Partners & Sponsors
Rock City is proud to support the Family Connections Supervised Visitation Center as our community partner for the Southern Blooms Festival.