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SUMMARY:The 22nd Annual Punta Gorda Hibiscus Festival
DESCRIPTION:Brought To You By: The Hibiscus Committee for the benefit of The Charlotte County Historical Society\n\n\n\nWe are so excited to bring the Annual Hibiscus Festival back to beautiful Gilchrist Park!\n\n\n\nThis one-of-a-kind celebration was the vision of local resident Dawn MacGibbon. She and a small group of colorful\, fun-loving locals held the first Hibiscus Festival in 2004. They wanted to celebrate and share the unique history and character of their town and its connection to the hibiscus and one of the world's most renowned hybridizers\, Harry R. Goulding.\n\n\n\nA character of sorts\, Goulding was known to some as an accountant\, to some as a rum-runner\, and to others as a fisherman\, but by far he was known by all for his world class\, award-winning hybrid hibiscus plants. Harry would start with 2\,000 seedlings a year growing some 60\,000 varieties of hibiscus over 60 years. He won many accolades and awards\, including the prestigious American Hibiscus Society show's "Best in the World" category five times.\n\n\n\nSo\, it is with great privilege\, love\, and honor\, every year in the month of May\, that a small group carry on this vision by putting on a festival for all to celebrate the history of lifelong resident\, Harry R. Goulding\, aka King Harry\, the hibiscus flower\, and the Beloved Spirit of Punta Gorda\, historically known as the City of Hibiscus.\n\n\n\nFriday Night Music Festival 6pm till 10pm\n\nPlant Sale Saturday 9a-4p\, Sunday 10a-3p\n\nLil' Miss Hibiscus Pageant 9a Saturday\n\nHibiscus\, Exotics\, Trees\, Organics\, Etc.\n\nSweet and Savory Food Vendors\n\nMusic Saturday 10a-4p\, Sunday 10a-3p\n\nFREE Admission-Donations Encouraged\n\n\n\nThis Years King & Queen are To Be Announced\n\nFor More Info Visit us at: https://thehibiscusfestival.com/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Brought To You By: The Hibiscus Committee for the benefit of The Charlotte County Historical Society<br />\n<br />\nWe are so excited to bring the Annual Hibiscus Festival back to beautiful Gilchrist Park!<br />\n<br />\nThis one-of-a-kind celebration was the vision of local resident Dawn MacGibbon. She and a small group of colorful\, fun-loving locals held the first Hibiscus Festival in 2004. They wanted to celebrate and share the unique history and character of their town and its connection to the hibiscus and one of the world&rsquo\;s most renowned hybridizers\, Harry R. Goulding.<br />\n<br />\nA character of sorts\, Goulding was known to some as an accountant\, to some as a rum-runner\, and to others as a fisherman\, but by far he was known by all for his world class\, award-winning hybrid hibiscus plants. Harry would start with 2\,000 seedlings a year growing some 60\,000 varieties of hibiscus over 60 years. He won many accolades and awards\, including the prestigious American Hibiscus Society show&rsquo\;s &ldquo\;Best in the World&rdquo\; category five times.<br />\n<br />\nSo\, it is with great privilege\, love\, and honor\, every year in the month of May\, that a small group carry on this vision by putting on a festival for all to celebrate the history of lifelong resident\, Harry R. Goulding\, aka King Harry\, the hibiscus flower\, and the Beloved Spirit of Punta Gorda\, historically known as the City of Hibiscus.<br />\n<br />\n<span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">Friday Night Music Festival 6pm till 10pm</span><br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\;" />\n<span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">Plant Sale Saturday 9a-4p\, Sunday 10a-3p</span><br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\;" />\n<span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">Lil&#39\; Miss Hibiscus Pageant 9a Saturday</span><br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\;" />\n<span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">Hibiscus\, Exotics\, Trees\, Organics\, Etc.</span><br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\;" />\n<span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">Sweet and Savory Food Vendors</span><br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\;" />\n<span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">Music Saturday 10a-4p\, Sunday 10a-3p</span><br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\;" />\n<span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">FREE Admission-Donations Encouraged</span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="background:white\;"><span style="color:#333333\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt\;">This Years King &amp\; Queen are To Be Announced</span></span></span></span><br style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\;" />\n<span style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">For More Info Visit&nbsp\;</span><span style="background:white\;"><span style="color:#333333\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt\;">us at: https://thehibiscusfestival.com/</span></span></span></span>
LOCATION:400 W. Retta Esplanade\, Punta Gorda\, FL
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DTSTAMP:20260430T071152Z
URL:https://cm.puntagordachamber.com/events/details/the-22nd-annual-punta-gorda-hibiscus-festival-05-01-2026-57413
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