Coastal Gardening Festival: Plants, Vendors, and Family Fun

Event details

• Date: May 1, 2027
• Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Location: Baum Center, 300 Mustian Street, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
• Phone: (252) 475-9250

Because Saturday’s forecast called for rain, storms, and wind, the Coastal Gardening Festival has been moved to SUNDAY, MAY 1. The venue and hours remain unchanged: the event will still take place at the Baum Center from 9am-2pm, one day later so the 2,300 plants for sale will be freshly watered.

A day of coastal gardening and community activities

Come enjoy plant sales, baked goods, vendors, educational opportunities, children’s activities, and FUN. Dare Extension Master Gardeners have grown and prepared over 1,500 plants for purchase. These plants were grown here on the Outer Banks and are more hopeful to thrive and survive in our coastal area.

The plant selection will include native plants, houseplants, vegetables, shrubs, trees, and more. Visitors can also enjoy delicious home baked goodies at the Bake Sale, purchase raffle tickets for the $500 Grand Prize and many other items, and browse more than 40 artisan, plant, and non-profit vendors.

Activities and learning opportunities

Families can bring children to participate in a fun, educational scavenger hunt. Gardeners are invited to bring their most pressing questions to the Ask a Master Gardener tent.

At the Education tent, visitors can learn about Plants that Thrive and Survive on the Outer Banks and explore excellent coastal plant options.

Visit the Arboretum

Take a stroll through the beautiful Arboretum while attending the festival—or visit at another time. Dare Extension Master Gardeners work hard to keep the Arboretum in tip top shape.

Bring your wagon, friends, family, kids, dogs, and reusable bags for the Coastal Gardening Festival. You won't go home empty handed!