What to Expect

• Expert-led iris tours
• Interactive self-guided Iris Walks presented by Kathryn Leonard in honor of Jim Leonard
• A blooming artisans market featuring local creatives
• Live music by Q Major, The Violinist
• Food trucks serving sweet treats & lunch favorites
• Educational booths and hands-on learning throughout the Iris Zone
• Free iris-themed kids crafts hosted by Little Pearls Pediatric Dentistry
• Fresh iris plants for sale from Louisiana Iris Farms
• Refreshing mocktails by Service Chevrolet Cadillac
• A mimosa bar for adults

Whether you come to learn, wander, shop, or simply take in the blooms, this festival is designed for families, gardeners, nature lovers, and anyone looking for a colorful spring day outdoors.

Educational Partners

Throughout the day, educational partners will be stationed throughout the Iris Zone to share knowledge, answer questions, and help guests learn more about iris conservation, cultivation, and Louisiana’s native plant ecosystems.

• Moncus Park Conservation Team
• Louisiana Iris Conservation Initiative
• Greater New Orleans Iris Society
• Society for Louisiana Irises

Iris Walks

Explore the blooms at your own pace with Iris Walks, an interactive, self-guided tour experience featuring informational signs throughout the iris areas of the park.

Iris Walks are presented by Kathryn Leonard in honor of Jim Leonard.

Artist Vendors

Additional vendors to be announced.

Food Trucks