by Deborah Lobey | Apr 30, 2025 | Exhibit, Posts, Rhododendron Festival
The process of selecting the Rhododendron Royal Court has varied throughout the years, yet continues to remain a significant highlight of the festivities even today. Early on, contestants acquired votes by selling baskets of home cooked goods (1909), bake sales, and...
by Deborah Lobey | Apr 19, 2023 | Rhododendron Festival
The Rhododendron Festival The vibrant Rhododendron flowers begin their bloom in May, and by June the Florence area is a bounty of colors. The sight is a cause for celebration and The Rhododendron Festival! It has long been the major annual event for Florence. It began...