The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) is pleased to announce that Grenada will host its first-ever national flower festival from 8–15 November 2026.
The announcement was made today at a press conference held at The Tower Estate, marking a historic moment for the nation’s floriculture, tourism, and creative sectors.
The Grenada Flower Festival will celebrate the natural beauty, floral heritage, and the talent of growers, arrangers, designers, and horticultural communities across the tri-island state. The 8-day celebration will include village beautification projects, garden tours, floral installations, workshops, community competitions, and curated culinary and cultural experiences inspired by Grenada’s botanical richness.
“Grenada is blessed with an extraordinary natural environment, lush mountains, fertile valleys, and gardens that overflow with life,” said Randall Dolland, Chairman of the Grenada Tourism Authority. “As we continue to strengthen our destination offerings and expand our niche markets, the Grenada Flower Festival provides a new platform to showcase our islands in a fresh, meaningful, and sustainable way. From edible flowers in cuisine to the growing perfumery sector, from community gardens to sustainability practices, this festival will open new opportunities for culture, agriculture, tourism and enterprise.”
The announcement was also attended by members of Grenada’s world-renowned Chelsea Flower Show delegation. Catherine John, long-standing member and current team lead of the Grenada Chelsea Exhibit, and the only person to have participated in all 18 of Grenada’s Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Gold Medal-winning exhibits, shared her excitement about the festival’s potential.
“Grenada has always been admired internationally for its flowers, foliage, and creativity,” John said. “People at Chelsea always ask us: Where can we see these plants growing? Now we will finally be able to say: Come to Grenada.” This festival is an opportunity to show the world the abundance we have here at home, to inspire the next generation, and to celebrate our growers who create beauty every day.”
The GTA also highlighted the importance of early engagement with growers, communities, and tourism partners, noting that planting for 2026 begins now. The festival will be planned and executed in partnership with floriculture groups, creative industries, the Grenada Hotel and Tourism Association, the ministries of Tourism and Agriculture and community associations across the country.
More details about the festival, including branding, programme, competitions, tours, and participation guidelines, will be announced in early 2026.
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Make the Heliconia the National Flower of Grenada! These flowers are native and bear the National Colors!
Heliconia, also known as Lobster Claw (Heliconia Rostrata) or False Bird of Paradise (Heliconia Psittacorum), is a vibrant genus of flowering plants native to tropical regions, celebrated for their striking bracts and ecological importance.
Characteristics of Heliconia
Genus and Family: Heliconia is the only genus in the family Heliconiaceae, comprising nearly 200 species. Most species are native to tropical America, with a few found in the western Pacific islands.
Appearance: These perennial herbs feature large, banana-like leaves and colorful inflorescences made up of waxy bracts that can be red, orange, yellow, or green. The true flowers are small and hidden within these bracts.
Height: Heliconia plants can range from 0.5 to nearly 4.5 meters (1.5–15 ft) tall, depending on the species.