Join The Pollinators Foundation for a joyful day of creativity, plants, and community connection at the Whole Bloomin’ Thing Festival in Historic Frog Level in Waynesville. This beloved spring festival celebrates gardening, local creativity, music, and community with nurseries, craft vendors, handmade goods, and family-friendly activities throughout the day.

Free to attend. Come visit our booth!

Date: Saturday, May 9 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: Historic Frog Level, Waynesville

💃 Flash Mob Performance

During the festival, join us for the uplifting “It’s Good to Be Alive” Flash Mob Dance led by our gifted pollinator dancer, Kristy Johnson! To learn how to participate in the Flash Mob Performance, check out this page.

🌱 Adopt a Plant & Support the Hive
Stop by the Pollinators booth to adopt one of our beautiful houseplants—lovingly nurtured by Jim Owen, our volunteer master gardener and hive keeper—as a way to support our social healing work. We will also have Marga Fripp’s art prints and cards available for sale, with all proceeds helping to sustain our creative wellness and community healing programs.

🎨 Creative Activities & Listening Booth
Families and visitors are invited to enjoy creative activities for children and all ages at our booth. We will also offer a Pollinators Listening Booth for anyone in need of a quiet place to pause, be heard, and be held in compassionate presence, light, and kindness.

Volunteers
We are also looking for a few kindhearted volunteers to help create a welcoming space, assist with selling plants, and offer a listening ear at the booth.