All Life Is Local: Get Out! It's the Flower Mart at the Cathedral on Friday, May 1st and Saturday, May 2nd

by Peggy Robin

I go to the Flower Mart at the National Cathedral every year without fail. It never gets old. When my children were little, they always rode the carousel and went down the slide and bounced in the bouncy castle. When they outgrew the kiddie rides, they liked to check out the variety of vendors. They drank fresh-made lemonade and went inside to see the stained glass windows and the embassy floral displays. You can never see it all. Each time you return, you notice something you never saw before.

So it's back for the 87th year.

FRI., MAY 1 and SAT., MAY 2

Friday 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Saturday 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Washington National Cathedral Rain or shine

Sponsored by All Hallows Guild ~ Our 87th Annual Benefit for the National Cathedral Gardens and Grounds

For all the information, visit allhallowsguild.org

Flower Mart 2026 at a Glance

Around the World in Embassy Flowers - in the Cathedrals nave ~ FREE both days.

Our FLOWER DISTRICT will include booths selling herbs, perennials, annuals, and more. Buy a fresh-cut flower bouquet at the All Hallows Guild tent.

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

For children: rides, games, an antique carousel, and more.

Flower Mart's puppeteers, back this year with an all-new show!

Free entertainment on stage in front of the Cathedral throughout Flower Mart.

Best view in town: climb the Cathedral Tower.

SHOPPING ~ Over 60 booths selling gifts for everyone.

Bargains and treasures at Flower Mart's White Elephant Sale.

A huge book sale including children's, young adult, cooking, and gardening books.

FOOD

Tasty local and international specialties and great festival food.

The not-to-be-missed Episcopal Church Women's Baked Goods booth.

During Flower Mart, there is no parking on the streets of the Cathedral; however, there is underground parking in the Cathedral garage. The Cathedral is well-connected by Metrobus. Consult WMATA Trip Planner for routes and schedules.

For information and inquiries, contact: flowermart@allhallowsguild.org