Flower City Days at the Market continue on Sunday May 24 with expanded plant selections and strong turnout expected from local gardeners across the region

Rochester, New York – Spring colors, fresh soil, and the steady buzz of early shoppers will once again fill the air this Sunday as Flower City Days at the Market continues in Rochester. The seasonal event, which has become a familiar tradition for garden lovers, returns on May 24 with another full day of plant sales and community activity.

Hosted at the Rochester Public Market, the event brings together nurseries and growers from across Western and Central New York. They arrive early, setting up rows of plants that transform the market into a temporary garden center filled with color, texture, and fragrance.

Visitors can expect a wide mix of seasonal offerings. Tables and stalls are stocked with perennials, annuals, hanging baskets, succulents, herbs, and vegetable plants. For many shoppers, it is a chance to start or refresh home gardens with locally grown selections that are often more varied than standard retail options.

The market atmosphere is relaxed but busy. People walk slowly between stalls, comparing blooms, asking questions, and carrying trays of new plants. Some come prepared with lists, while others simply browse until something catches their eye.

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Flower City Days continues on a schedule that extends beyond this weekend. Shoppers can return on Sundays, May 24 and May 31, as well as on Monday, May 25, which coincides with Memorial Day. Each day runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., giving early risers the best chance to explore the full selection before popular items sell out.

While plants are the main attraction, food and drink vendors at the Public Market remain open during the event, adding to the overall experience. Visitors can take breaks from shopping to grab meals or refreshments, making it more than just a quick stop for gardening supplies.

Organizers say the event is designed not only to support local growers but also to encourage residents to enjoy the seasonal transition outdoors. The timing, at the height of spring planting season, makes it especially popular among home gardeners looking to prepare for summer.

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The variety of vendors also means that both experienced gardeners and beginners can find something useful. From simple herbs for kitchen windowsills to larger decorative plants for outdoor spaces, the selection reflects the diversity of the region’s horticultural community.

As interest in home gardening continues to grow, events like Flower City Days have become an important seasonal gathering. They offer a direct connection between local growers and the public, while also keeping a long-standing community tradition alive.

For updates and additional information, visitors are encouraged to follow the market’s official social media channels on Facebook and Instagram, where changes and highlights are regularly posted throughout the season.