With great regrets, we’re canceling the 2021 SCPS Hawaiian Plumeria Festival, traditionally held over Labor Day weekend. The health and safety of our community must come first, and in looking at our resources and spaces, we simply can’t keep all our vendors, volunteers, entertainers, and guests safe, particularly at an event as large and varied as our festival.
We look forward to gathering with you in safer times in 2022.
Presented by the Southern California Plumeria Society, our annual Hawaiian Plumeria Festival offers live entertainment, an amazing Flower Show, along with one of Southern California’s largest and most extensive potted Plant Sale. This event is free and open to the public in the Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA. Thousands of people visit us every year!
Hours:
Saturday: 10 AM – 4 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 4 PM
20th Annual Hawaiian Plumeria Festival: Schedule of events
Saturday
Potted Plant Sale in Room 101 and Patio A
10 AM: Potted Plant Sale opens4 PM: Potted plant sale closes
Plumeria Gifts Sale in Room 102
10 AM: Plumeria gifts sale opens4 PM: Plumeria gifts sale closes
Flower Show in Room 104
8AM-11AM: Entries accepted for the Flower Show12 NOON: People’s Choice Award voting opens at the Flower Show12 NOON: Flower Show judging begins, open to a quiet and respectful public3PM: People’s Choice Award voting closes4 PM: Flower Show closes
Food and Entertainment in Patio B
10 AM – 4 PM: Hawaiian food from Kalei’s Kitchenette, Filipino food from Gabina’s Cuisine, malasadas from Ho’onani Cakes and Hawaiian shave ice from Wahine Kai Shave Ice10 AM – Noon: Entertainment by The Cool Breeze2 PM – 3 PM: Entertainment by Motu Nehenehe Polynesian Dancers10 AM – 4 PM: Island style shirt sales from Pukana Face
Sunday
Potted Plant Sale in Room 101 and Patio A
10AM: Potted Plant Sale opens4PM: Potted plant sale closes
Plumeria Gifts Sale in Room 102
10AM: Plumeria gifts sale opens4PM: Plumeria gifts sale closes
Flower Show in Room 104
9AM – 2PM: Flower Show winners on display2 PM: Flower Show closes
Food and Entertainment in Patio B
10 AM – 4 PM: Hawaiian food from Kalei’s Kitchenette, Filipino food from Gabina’s Cuisine, malasadas from Ho’onani Cakes and Hawaiian shave ice from Wahine Kai Shave Ice10 AM – 4 PM: Entertainment by Tipanie o Patitifa10 AM – 4 PM: Island style shirt sales from Pukana Face
Got questions? Take them to the Plant Sale FAQ or the Flower Show FAQ!
Here is some transit advice for the Festival
Ride sharing is a great way to visit the Festival. If you choose to ride share, please direct your driver to 1800 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101. This will take you to the end of Village Place between the Casa del Prado and the San Diego Natural History Museum.
Parking in Balboa Park lots is free. If you can’t find parking close to the Casa del Prado, it’s best to park in the Inspiration Point parking lot (on the east side of Park Blvd., between Presidents Way and the Balboa Park Activity Center) for easy access to the heart of Balboa Park via the free tram. Take the tram to the Plaza de Panama tram stop and walk to the Casa del Prado.
Here’s a map and full tram info:
https://www.balboapark.org/plan/parking
We’re happy to hold your plants for you until 3 pm while you enjoy Balboa Park. Plus, our plant runners will be happy to take plants to the loading zone (on the street east of the Casa del Prado) and wait with your plants while you get your car or until your ride share arrives.