Event Name: New England Lily Society Show & Sale

Location: New England Botanic Garden Public Event

Event Date: Saturday, 7/18/2026

Event Time: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes

This show is scheduled for both Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19. This event is included with General Admission. We recommend purchasing your tickets online in advance to secure your preferred date. You can also buy tickets in person at the Garden.

General Admission tickets for July go on sale at the beginning of June. Once tickets are available, they can be reserved through our Plan Your Visit page.

 

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Show & Sale: 11am-3:30pm (cash, check, or Venmo only)

Walking Tour of the Lily Show: "Criteria for Judging Lilies" | 12-12:30pm

Lecture: "Daylilies vs. True Lilies: What's the Difference?" | 2-3pm

 

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Show & Sale: 10am-4pm (cash, check, or Venmo only)

Walking Tour of the Lily Show: "Criteria for Judging Lilies" | 11-11:30am

Demonstration: "Winter-Proofing Your Lily Labels" | 1-2pm

 

The New England Lily Society’s annual show exhibits a wide variety of lilies grown in New England as well as beautiful flower arrangements featuring lilies.

 

Since 1960, the Society has presented an annual show to the community. Don’t miss this year’s colorful, show-stopping blooms and opportunities to talk with lily enthusiasts who have a wealth of knowledge about growing and propagating these beautiful plants!

To learn more about upcoming Plant Shows at the Garden, click here.