Join us as we celebrate horticultural excellence and the local gardening community, in conjunction with 20 years of Community in Bloom!
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Community in Bloom (CIB) programme. As part of the celebrations, the community can look forward to a host of activities at community gardens islandwide throughout the year. One of them is the ‘Grow and Share’ initiative
The celebrations will culminate at HortFest 2025, where members of public can find out more about the stories behind these gardens and how CIB volunteers have played a part in promoting community stewardship through their love for gardening over the last two decades.
Registration for Community Garden Edibles and Horticultural Competitions are also now open.
Key highlights include:
- Competition Displays – Be captivated by extraordinary displays of gardening excellence. From towering garden sculptures to prize-winning vegetables and meticulously cultivated ornamentals, the Community Garden Edible Competition and Horticultural Competition showcase the pinnacle of both edible and ornamental horticulture at the Harvest Hall
- CIB20 Display and Exhibit – Journey through two decades of community gardening milestones through these specially curated exhibits
- Vibrant MarketPlace – Discover gardening treasures, sustainable products and more. View MarketPlace categories
- The Living Lab – Having plant pests and soil health issues? Get expert advice at the Plant Health Clinic and learn practical solutions and gain insights to grow healthier plants
- School Showcase – Tropical Meadows Re-imagined: Student Designers in Bloom. Be inspired by innovative gardens from schools
- Festival Programmes – Enjoy an exciting line-up of demonstrations, talks and performances by gardening experts and enthusiasts. View information on Talks and Workshops and Satellite Programme
- Family Fun – Get hands-on with DIY gardening craft activities and join the guided tours
- Twilight Evening – A Magical Music Performance featuring local artists Budak Pantai (23 Aug) and Alicia Pan with Munir Alsagoff (24 Aug). View information on Twilight Evening at Event Lawn
Movie Screening at Hortpark. Image credit: NParks
- Movie Screening – Featuring How to Train Your Dragon (30 Aug) and Night at The Museum (31 Aug). View information on Movie Screening at Hortpark
- Promotions – Check out exclusive dining, recreation or retail promotions in parks and gardens. View HortFest 2025 promotions
Admission to HortFest is free!
📅 23 to 31 Aug 2025
🌳 HortPark, 33 Hyderabad Road, Singapore 119578
⌚ 9am – 7pm
Visit here for find out more about competition and event details.
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