Attention flower lovers . . . and spring lovers . . . and backyard lovers . . . and cookout lovers . . . The Paper of Montgomery County once again has free tickets to give away for the 2025 Indiana Flower & Patio Show, which runs from Saturday, March 15 through Sunday, March 23 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center.

All you have to do to win tickets (valued at $15 each) is either send us a selfie of you and our front page (Print or Online Edition) or drop by our office at 127 E. Main St. and let Jacob take your picture!

If you send us a selfie, email it to [email protected] and be sure to include your name, where you live (city or town, not specific home address) and a little bit about yourself (and no, adding a kind word about your favorite Montgomery County newspaper won’t enhance your chances to win, but we sure would appreciate it). Then all you have to do is wait and watch. If you see your smiling face in The Paper – you win!

But wait, as the TV guy says, that’s not all! If you come by our office – you don’t have to wait at all! Jacob will get your photo and then hand you free tickets. Yes, it’s that easy!

And what a year to win Flower & Patio Show tickets! The Indiana Flower & Patio Show is one of the oldest and most successful flower shows in the nation! The show features beautiful gardens crafted by many of Indiana’s premier landscapers, hundreds of finer outdoor living experts and thousands of ideas, solutions and products to take home. Inspiration grows here!

The Indiana Flower & Patio Show is produced by Marketplace Events, which produces more than 70 consumer shows in North America, including home, garden and holiday shows. The 70+ combined events, in 54 markets, currently attract 30,000 exhibitors, 2.5 million attendees and another five million unique web visitors annually.

In addition, there are two special days. Hero Day is Friday, March 21 and the Show pays  honor and tribute to all our heroes! All active military, veterans, police and fire personnel get FREE ADMISSION for the day, plus FREE PARKING at the State Fairgrounds. Just bring a valid ID and come enjoy the Flower + Patio Show for the day!

And Teacher Day is Sunday, March 16 as the Show takes attendance for all educators. As a thank you to those who help teach our little ones, all teachers and school staff receive FREE ADMISSION to the show on March 16.  Just bring a valid staff ID and enjoy the Flower + Patio Show free of charge!

Regular admission prices are $15 for adults, and children 12 and under are free.

The Show opens at 10 a.m. each day and closes at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 7 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays and 5 p.m. on Sundays.

The following are some of the special features at this year’s show.

Indianapolis Landscape Association Feature Gardens

The Indianapolis Landscape Association Feature Gardens in both West Pavilion and Expo Hall are brimming with color — from gorgeous greens to beautiful blues and everything in between. The area’s top landscape professionals have a variety of affordable to big-budget options for your next garden or backyard project.

Contributing landscapers are: All Pro Landscaping LLC, BGW Construction, Brookside Timber Frames, Country Gardens, Emerald Meadows Landscaping, Franklin Brothers Landscape LLC, Grok Landscapes by Design, Hamilton County Lawn and Landscape, Heath Outdoor LLC, Huser’s Firefighter Lawn and Landscape, JMT Landscape Group LLC, Lakeshore Hardscapes, Lejendary Landscape, McNamara Florist, Moran’s Lawn Care LLC, Plant Studio Inc., Primary Grounds, Precision Outdoors, Seacat Landscaping Inc., Start To Finish Landscaping, Sugar Creek Landscape, Thomason Landscape and Design, and Turner Scapes.

Learn Straw Bale Solutions with Joel Karsten

Joel Karsten, a farm boy who grew up tending a soil garden like other gardeners have for centuries, shook up the gardening world with his first book describing his breakthrough Straw Bale Gardening concept. Today, Joel Karsten’s STRAW BALE GARDENS® technique has been adopted by gardeners all over the planet, and is arguably the fastest growing new method being used by vegetable gardeners since man started cultivating crops 10,000 years ago. Joel will share his technique and explain the advantages of the concept, and he appears at the Flower + Patio Show Friday, March 21 through Sunday, March 23. Come learn from Joel!

More Growth at The Plant Market

After winter’s chill begins to thaw, the Plant Market is the best place to get a sneak peek at all the sights and scents of the upcoming spring season. One of the most popular features at the Flower + Patio Show, the Plant Market has everything from fresh flowers and plants to gardening supplies right at your fingertips. And you can’t miss it — it’s right at the entrance of West Pavilion and Expo Hall.

Deck Wars

It’s time to see who can build the most dynamite deck in the Deck Wars competition, sponsored by Trex, the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing products! Three top decking contractors from Central Indiana duke it out in real time — designing and building one-of-a-kind decks. Each builder gets a 20×20-foot space in Expo Hall, and Flower + Patio Show attendees choose the LUCKY winner, decided on Friday, March 21!

Excitement is Blooming!

Get excited and get inspired by everything that blooms with our floral professionals all show long! Appearing on the Oberfields Outdoor Living Stage, these designers will share with you everything from how and why to add lavender and elderflower to your garden; take you through a serene journey into healing gardens; share upcoming floral trends; and how to create lasting memories with joyful arrangements. There’s bloomin’ fun to be had by all!

The Masters of the Garden

Get ready to dig into all your gardening questions with the Purdue Master Gardeners! The Purdue Master Gardener Program trains gardening enthusiasts as volunteers to assist Purdue Extension with home horticulture education in communities throughout Indiana. Have a lawn problem? A dirt drama? Bring them to the Masters! Visit and learn from the best in Booth #506.

Rusted Kreations Flower Truck

Rusted Kreations brings Cora the Flower Truck to the Flower + Patio Show! This flower farmer from Delaware County offers everything from beautiful bouquets to gorgeous greenery for show attendees to purchase and enjoy on site. Come see Cindy and her blooms at the Indiana Flower + Patio Show in West Pavilion.

Green Living with The Hoosier Gardener

Learn about 10 no-fail native plants for our Indiana landscape — plus tips for their care — from Hoosier Gardener Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp! Writing and speaking about natural gardening for more than 25 years, Jo Ellen has all kinds of “dirty” secrets. She’ll share them with you when she appears at the Flower + Patio Show on Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 23!

The Power of Gardening

Abby Perry, founder of Abby’s Garden Parties, combines her Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Michigan with her expertise as a Master Gardener, specializing in indoor houseplant and succulents. She is passionate about the therapeutic and creative benefits of gardening for mental health. Through Abby’s Garden Parties, she offers workshops on house plant care and terrarium building at her retail store in Zionsville, Indiana, helping people nurture their creativity and well-being. Join Abby at the Flower + Patio Show for expert tips on indoor plants and the transformative power of gardening on stage Wednesday, March 19 and Saturday, March 22!

Luxury Shed Escapes

Greene County-based ShedEscape Designs creates the ideal places to escape the outside world, slow down time and make special memories. Does your family need a unique retreat to unplug and unwind so you can recharge and reconnect? From custom Playhouses, Studio Sheds, Cottage Homes to everything in between, check out ShedEscape Designs at the Flower + Patio Show to learn more about building your perfect escape! This exquisite feature is located in Expo Hall!

Blooming Sale!

Spot something in an Indiana Flower + Patio Show garden you can’t live without? Almost all plant materials, hardscapes, structures and decorative pieces used to create the magnificent gardens at this year’s event are available at our annual Blooming Sale — on the final Sunday of the show, March 23 at 5 p.m.!

Oberfields Tulip Tavern

Need a place to rest and recharge during your visit to the Flower + Patio Show? Visit the Oberfields Tulip Tavern in West Pavilion. Designed and constructed by Lakeshore Hardscapes, the full-service tavern invites show attendees to enjoy a variety of craft beers, domestics, wine and spirits in a unique patio setting.