Alderson Main Street has announced that the Flower Festival will return to Alderson on Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  This year it will be expanded to include a flea market, antiques, art, garden art, food, and fun for all ages. 

Under the able leadership of Judy Lewallen, the Flower Festival will give those who attend the opportunity to buy their spring plants from a variety of vendors and have fun at the same time.  Timed for just after Mother’s Day when the plants can safely go right into the ground, it will be one stop shopping for all your garden needs. 

Among the vendors will be the Monroe County Garden Club which will have a variety of  “home” grown plants and seedlings for sale.  Their wares are acclimatized to the local area and the members can tell you how to get them to grow.  Pam West of West’s Farm also plans to set up shop. 

The flower theme will be carried out by vendors such as Jill Highlander selling framed photographs and other art with flower or natural subjects featured. 

Alderson stores will be open including the famous “Alderson’s”, Wolf Creek Antiques, A Country Christmas, Alderson Country Mercantile, MeadowSweet at the Depot, and the Wolf Creek Gallery.    

Alderson Main Street will be selling hot dogs with all the fixins and there will be bake sale items.  If that is not enough, visitors can enjoy a full meal at the Big Wheel Restaurant or the Nothin’ Fancy Café. 

Antique dealers and people who want to get rid of their excess items from spring cleaning are especially welcome. 

Mayor Luther Lewallen said, “I am really looking forward to this spring event.  It will be a great opportunity to see your neighbors and start your gardens.” 

If you are interested in being a vendor of plants, art, antiques, flea market items, or food, call Judy Lewallen at 445-2181 or City Hall at 445-2916.  Otherwise, come on down to Alderson on May 17 and have a terrific day of fun.