4th Annual Spring Garden and Pet Show 2026

4th ANNUAL SPRING GARDEN AND PET SHOW
March 21st & 22nd 2026

Presented by the River Road Historical Society in partnership

with the LSU AgCenter and the Louisiana Master Gardeners

What We Offer

Spend the weekend with us on our beautiful grounds shopping for house plants, rare & unusual plants, vegetable plants, hand-crafted items for your porch, patio, garden, and yard, botanical-themed jewelry, and fine art
Pamper your pets with treats and accessories available for sale from our vendors
Rescue a shelter dog available for adoption
Attend seminars on topics about wildlife, plants, and pets
Explore the Farm Barn to discover Louisiana’s agricultural history
Enjoy our food and beverage court
Wet your palette with some fine wine, bloody marys, mimosas, and our crowd favorite plantation punch

Music Entertainment By:

Robbie Matherne Solo Acoustical Performance

Saturday, March 21st, 2026 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm

Peyton Falgoust Solo Acoustical Performance

Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm

Kids Corner

Cheramie Farm’s Petting Zoo featuring Rue the baby kangaroo (Saturday Only)

Spring-themed arts and crafts and face painting (Saturday and Sunday)

Nursery Rhymes by Mother Goose (Saturday and Sunday)

Bungee Jumping (Saturday and Sunday)

Easter Bunny 1pm to 3pm ( Sunday Only)

Easter Egg Hunt 3pm (Sunday Only)

Admission is $5.00 per person and free for children 5 and under

Our Spring Garden Show is Pet Friendly!

Family friendly non-aggressive pets are welcomed at the show.

Your dog must be on a non-retractable leash, carrying case, or stroller at all times.

VENDOR INFORMATION

Returning Vendors can now pay online using our Venmo account

To pay online using Venmo please scan the QR Code and proceed with the application. The last four digits of the phone number associated with with account – 4530

This show will accept vendors who provide items for the porch, patio, yard, garden and pet accessories, exceptions include botanical-themed jewelry and fine art

Vendors, Non-Profit Rescue Havens and Plant Societies can download a 2026 application here: 2026SpringApp

FOOD COURT IS FULL

If you need to apply for a permit to sell plants, please contact the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry at 225-952-8100, or you can visit their website at www.ldas.state.la.us

IMPORTANT: LOUISIANA HORTICULTURE COMMISSION LAW RULES & REGULATIONS

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Is the Spring Garden and Pet Show rain or shine? Yes (with the exception of violent weather)

Is the Spring Garden and Pet Show dog-friendly or service-animal only? Yes, dogs (pets) and service animals are welcomed

Is the Spring Garden and Pet Show handicap accessible? Yes

Will there be an ATM onsite at the Spring Garden and Pet Show? Yes

Is the Spring Garden and Pet Show all ages? Yes

Can I pay by credit card at the admission gate? You can pay by credit card at the admission gate or gift shop

Can I pay by Venmo at this event? Yes, we accept Venmo at the admission gates and beverage booth.

Will you still provide tours of the plantation home during the event? Yes, tours will begin every half hour starting at 9:30 am