Garden Festival and Plant Sale

When: Saturday, May 2, 2026 - 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Where: The grounds of Williamson County Ag Expo Park - West Side, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, Tennessee 37064 (Rain or Shine)

What:

Beautiful perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, and more

Many plants grown by Master Gardeners

Garden Shed area featuring new and gently used items for your home and garden

UT Plant Diagnostics information

Vendors and Food Trucks

Educational Speakers

Arts and Crafts

Expanded Children's Area including storytelling, face painting, and other educational activities and fun things to do

Much more!

FREE ADMISSION!!

Come join us!!

Come join us for this annual fundraiser for Williamson County Master Gardeners Association (WCMGA), a 501(c)(3) organization. The mission of the WCMGA is to provide research-based horticultural education, while promoting environmental stewardship, via community volunteerism delivered by a dedicated and skilled volunteer network. The WCMGA is part of the UT/TSU Williamson County Extension Office. For more information about WCMGA and our projects, please visit our website at wcmga.net.

WE NEED VENDORS!

Do you make and/or sell garden related items? The Williamson County Master Gardeners are looking for garden related VENDORS for our upcoming Garden Festival and Plant Sale! We will be outside, under cover and booths are available! If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact us through Facebook Messenger or email us at wcmgagardenfestival@gmail.com.

Looking for donations of garden-related items!

Do you need to declutter or get rid of used garden tools, potting supplies, lawn and garden power equipment (in working order), garden-related housewares or knick-knacks, yard art, etc.? The Williamson County Master Gardeners are looking for garden-related donations for our upcoming Garden Festival and Plant Sale! We would love to include your items to sell in our “Garden Shed” area. Proceeds from our sale will be used to support our various horticulture and educational projects in Williamson County. We can pick up items. If you are interested in donating any items, please contact us through Facebook Messenger or email us at wcmgagardenfestival@gmail.com.

2026 Scheduled Vendor List – (more will be added when available)

8th & Roast Coffee Co.: We source the freshest and most ethically traded coffee possible and maintain this quality standard through our in-house roasting process.; Website: https://www.8thandroast.com/ Facebook: 8thandroast
Andrea Silva Designs: Graphic designer, artist, and illustrator working primarily in watercolor and oils, inspired by nature, travel, and everyday moments.; Website: https://andreasilva.design/ Facebook: andreasilva.design Instagram: @andreasilva.design
Bluebird Springs Farm: Small, family-run nursery offering beautiful perennials that support butterflies and other pollinators.; Website: https://bluebirdspringsfarm.com Facebook: bluebirdspringsfarm
Brims & Blooms: Garden-themed spring hats.
Cedar Comfort: Handmade deck furniture including Adirondack chairs, benches, and tables made from repurposed Eastern Red Cedar.; Facebook: Cedar-Comfort Instagram: @cedar_comfort
Cultivated Clay: Polymer clay jewelry inspired by natural forms, stone textures, and organic shapes.; Website: https://cultivatedclay.com/
Eco BitsandBots: Metal, wood, and mosaic sculptures.
Fisher/Bucket Oasis: A patented self-watering insert designed to fit inside most containers, taking the guesswork out of watering plants.; Website: https://www.bucketoasis.com/ Instagram: @thebucketoasis
Graceland Orchard: Fruit trees.
I Brought Crafts: Crocheted plush and non-plush items, cross-stitch, embroidery, and other fiber arts.; Website: https://ibroughtcrafts.com Instagram: @ibroughtcrafts
Iris City Gardens: Growers of Louisiana and bearded iris, peonies, daylilies, and other perennials.; Website: https://www.iriscitygardens.com/
JP Salsa: Fresh salsa inspired by Mexican flavors, available in Gringo, Mild, Caliente, and Fuego.; Website: https://jpsalsatn.com/ Instagram: @jp_salsa_muletown
Ken's Hobby Shop: Bluebird houses, bird feeders, and carpenter bee traps.
LeafFilter: Gutter protection system paired with outstanding customer service.; Website: https://www.leaffilter.com/
Machelle's Glass Garden: Stained glass and mosaic artwork.; Website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/machellesglassgarden/
Made with Love by Brooklyn: Resin jewelry made with real flowers, plus books, t-shirts, Bible covers, bookmarks, and keychains.; Instagram: @madewithlovebybrooklyn
Maple Hills Nursery: Landscape design and installation, specializing in Japanese Maples and outdoor spaces that exceed expectations.; Website:

Oakstone Kitchen & Bath: Transforming spaces into dream kitchens and luxurious bathrooms.; Website: https://www.oakstonekitchenandbath.com/ Instagram: @oakstonekb
Purdy Pens: Hand-made rhinestone pens, hairclips, and other items.; Instagram: @purdypens
Renewal by Andersen: Replacement windows and doors.; Website: https://www.renewalbyandersen.com/
Riverbend Nurseries: Family-owned retail garden center and wholesale nursery offering trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and vegetables.; Website: https://www.riverbendnurseries.com/
Seven Sisters Handcrafted Goods: Seven sisters creating handmade goods from sewing and baking to preserving summer flavors.; Website: https://sevensistershandcrafted.com Facebook: SevenSisters
Silvers Elbert Nursery: Hostas from miniatures to giants, plus native azaleas.; Website: https://www.hostashadeplants.com Facebook: SilversElbertNursery
Star Fox Jewelry: Hand-crafted jewelry.; Website: https://starfoxjewelry.com/ Facebook: StarFoxJewelry
Sugar Dot Stitches: Crochet and knit stuffies, blankets, accessories, and more.; Website: https://www.sugardotstitches.com Facebook: SugarDotStitches Instagram: @sugardotstitches
Tennessee Native Plant Society: The society’s objectives include education of the public about native plants and support of efforts to protect wild plant communities.; Website: https://tnps.org Facebook: TennesseeNativePlantSociety
The Cement Siblings / JS Creations: Unique hand-made concrete art pieces.; Facebook: TheCementSiblings
The Clean Air Co.: Breathe easier with air duct cleaning and crawlspace encapsulation services.; Website: https://thecleanairco.com Facebook: The Clean Air Co.
The Curious Goat Perennials: Perennials from seed, plug, and divisions from gardens west of Nashville.; Facebook: TheCuriousGoatTN Instagram: @thecuriousgoat.tn
Torie's Stonies: Hand-painted stones.
United Healthcare Medicare/Retirement: Educational information on Medicare.
When Heat Meets Rust: Unique, one-of-a-kind artwork made from metal items.; Website: http://whenheatmeetsrust.com/ Facebook: WhenHeatMeetsRust
Westphalian Farm: Houseplants, African violets, miniature plants, begonias, hardy ferns, ceramic pots, and more.
Wild Birds Unlimited: We bring joy into our customers’ lives by sharing our passion for birds and knowledge about backyard bird feeding.; Website: https://www.wbu.com/
Worm Bucket: The perfect vermiculture starter kit for beginners and small spaces.; Website: https://wormbucket.com/

2026 Scheduled Nonprofit / Educational Vendor List

Able Voices: Able Voices teaches photography to youth and adults with disabilities as a means for self-expression, empowerment, and advocacy.; Website: https://www.ablevoices.org/
Brentwood Library: The John P. Holt Brentwood Library is a single branch library supporting the City of Brentwood, Tennessee. We have an exceptional array of services, programs, and resources, and catalog offerings for our patrons.; Website: https://library.brentwoodtn.gov
Moozie Children's Kindness Network: To instill the values of kindness among young children through Moozie the Cow in various learning environments, and spread joy to children through Moozie; Website: https://www.moozie.org
The Gideons International: We are a body of believers dedicated to making the Word of God available to everyone and, together with the local church, reaching souls for Christ.; Website: https://www.gideons.org/
UT Extension - Williamson County - Plant Diagnostics: Our team offers phone and onsite support for Williamson County homeowners and gardeners. We have thousands of archived, research-based reference documents and books, plus access to the amazing repository of UT Extension publications.; Website: https://www.wcmga.net/portfolio/44/williamson-county-diagnostic-team//
Williamson County Animal Center: Williamson County Animal Center is a public, open-intake shelter that serves the citizens of Williamson County. We believe that the way to make things better for animals is to engage people and partner with our community. With a focus on humane education, responsible pet ownership, and safety net programs, we strive to be a resource for any challenge a pet owner faces.; Website: https://www.adoptwcac.org/
Williamson County Public Library: Public library system in Williamson County with multiple branches including Franklin, Bethesda, College Grove, Fairview, Leiper's Fork, and Nolensville.; Website: https://www.wcpltn.org/
Williamson County Stormwater Management: Williamson County program designed to manage the quality of stormwater runoff from the stormwater drainage system.; Website: https://williamsoncounty-tn.gov/109/Stormwater-Management

2026 Scheduled Food Truck Vendor List

Chef Cherie - Food Truck: "The Queen dat Bringz da Flava" - Delicious Cajun food; Facebook: ChefCheri.creoleflava
Mad's Hot Butts - Food Truck: Where Southern tradition meets smoky perfection. At Mad’s Hot Butts BBQ, we honor the craft of slow smoking with every cut of meat. From our signature pulled pork to our handcrafted sides, each dish is steeped in heritage, flavor, and heart.; Website: https://www.madshotbuttsbbq.com/; We have the best fish sandwiches in town, plus smoked polish sausages, whole fried onions, jumbo beef hot dogs, thick and juicy burgers, fried salmon bites, and fruit tea.; Instagram: @soul_of_the_city_cm
White Shepherd Coffee - Food Truck: Grabbing a cup of coffee with a friend has always been one of our favorite things to do and we want our coffee to create memories for you too! We have invested our time to make your experience with White Shepherd Coffee something to look forward to again and again. Our coffee is Organic and Fair Trade. The current blends are sourced from farms in South America and Ethiopia. Both our Medium Roast and Dark Roast coffees are great on Drip, Espresso and Cold Brew. Also offering sandwiches, pastries, and snacks. Website: https://www.whiteshepherdcoffee.com/

2026 Educational Speakers Schedule

10:00 a.m.

PLANTS FOR POLLINATORS

Anita Tilley - Williamson County Master Gardener

Attracting pollinators to your landscape requires a reliable food source.
Discover easy to grow plants that will feed your pollinators across the seasons.

About our speaker:

Following a 35-year career as a financial executive and Chief Financial Officer, Anita became a Master Gardener in 2018. Her love of all things plant related and digging in the dirt drives her passion!! Anita serves on the WCMGA Speakers Bureau as well as the Ask the Expert UT Diagnostic Team.

11:00 a.m.A BOUNTY OF BUTTERFLIES

Francie Owens - Williamson County Master Gardener

We'll talk about attracting butterflies into your garden and how to help raise monarch and black swallowtail butterflies.

About our speaker:

After finding a black swallowtail chrysalis on some garden debris, Master Gardener Francie Owens brought it inside to protect it and was thrilled when the butterfly emerged later. She was hooked! After much research and experience, she now has a garden filled with butterfly host plants and loves providing a safe habitat where she can observe every stage of butterfly lifecycle.

12:00 p.m.

WHY I FELL IN LOVE WITH HYDRANGEAS

Lisa Forsythe - Williamson County Master Gardener

In this talk, Lisa will share what she's learned about selecting the right hydrangeas for your area, where they thrive best and how to care for them.

About our speaker:

1:00 p.m.

VEGGIES AND SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE IN A RAISED BED

Ann Harvey - Williamson County Master Gardener

How to add a raised bed garden to your landscape and what will grow in a raised bed

About our speaker:

Growing up on a farm, now retired from a long science and education career, I'm happy to be part of WCMGA since 2008 and happy to be growing vegetables and herbs in Tennessee and helping others to do the same!

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