This website has detailed information about today's wristband groups. If you would like to receive a text message when your wristband group is called, or when wristbands are no longer required for the rest of the day, you can sign up here. (Messaging and data rates may apply.)
Only volunteers are permitted to shop at the volunteer pre-sale on Thursday.
On Sunday, all remaining plants are one-third off (50% off for volunteers).
The Plant Sale is incredibly popular — more people want to shop than the Grandstand can safely hold at once. We introduced our wristband system so that you don't have to stand in line the entire time before you shop.
Wristbands are distributed at the Wristband Booth, located in the Garden Fair (NEW THIS YEAR: in the plaza next to the Transit Hub — around the corner and up the hill from the History & Heritage Center). If you're having trouble finding it, just ask any Plant Sale volunteer.
All adults entering the Plant Sale need their own wristband, and everyone must be present to receive theirs (so, if you have others in your party arriving after you or parking the car, they will receive their wristbands once they arrive). If you're an early bird arriving before the Wristband Booth opens, please do not save your place in line for others.
Once you have your wristband, you can explore the food and garden vendors located throughout the Garden Fair — or even leave the Fairgrounds and come back when it's your turn to shop. We make frequent announcements as we call each group, or you can sign up to get a text message when your group is called. (Messaging and data rates may apply.)
Same-day re-entry is allowed — just keep your wristband on!