Azalea Watch 2011
The azaleas are coming! The azaleas are coming! Each year Bellingrath's amazing azalea display is anxiously awaited by guests from all over the country. Everyone wants to know when the azaleas will be at their best. Since the display is completely dependent on weather conditions; we can estimate the azalea peak but not determine an exact date. On March 1, Bellingrath begins Azalea Watch 2011 to help guests decide for themselves when the azaleas look their best. Each day we will post a new image showing the progression of the display. Visit www.bellingrath.org to follow along. |
Mobile Historic Homes Tour
March 18 to 20
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Ketchum House - 400 Government Street |
When you join the 2011 Mobile Historic Homes Tour you will visit some of Mobile's most gracious homes and outstanding spaces. This year's Tour takes visitor down Mobile's most distinguished and historic thoroughfare, Government Street. Stops on the Tour range from a spectacular 1925 Spanish Revival style residence to an excellent example of how more recent architecture can be incorporated into our historic districts. During your visit plan to attend lunch at the Richards DAR house; afternoon tea at one of our historic house museums; tour Magnolia Cemetery; learn about Mobile's rich architectural history during a reception at our historic library and add a trip to Bellingrath Gardens and Home.
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In 16 years, 150,000 visitors have been amazed by the grand floral displays and life-sized gardens at the Festival of Flowers. The 18th Annual Festival of 2011 promises to be the largest outdoor flower show in the Southeast!
The Festival of Flowers is acknowledged as the premier flower and garden event of the greater Gulf Coast. The Festival takes place during what is perhaps Mobile's prettiest month, with trees leafing out and bloomers displaying their splendor. It is arrayed under tent and sky with over 300,000 square feet of exhibits that enchant, entertain, and educate visitors at this feast for all the senses. Once again, Bellingrath will be a featured display at the festival. Be sure to see the magnificent garden our horticulturists have created. Find Out More |
Camellia Classic Car Show
April 2 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Stroll through hundreds of classic and vintage automobiles including the Model T, antique Mustangs, Firebirds and more on the Great Lawn at Bellingrath Gardens and Home. Sponsored by the Mobile Bay Mustang Club, the Camellia Classic Car Show is held each year on the first Saturday of April.
This year, visitors can feast on a barbeque lunch from THE SHED that will be on sale while enjoying live entertainment throughout the day. Proceeds from the car show benefit Bay Area Food Bank. Plus, bring a canned good and receive $1 off regular gardens admission.
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Running for St. Jude - Your Legs Can Save Lives
April 10 at 8:30 AM
Bellingrath will host the 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run to benefit St. Jude's Children's Hospital. All of the proceeds will help support the more than 70 children receiving treatment for serious illness at St. Jude's Hospital. Immediately following the race there will be light refreshments for all participants and the Gardens will open for visitors to tour.
Entry Fees
Pre-register: 5K - $20 and Fun Run - $12
Day of the Race: 5K - $25 and Fun Run - $15.
Participants that pre-register by March 28th will receive race t-shirts.
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