We celebrate the 10th year of all things plumeria at our grove on Tallac Knoll. With more than 100 trees, the Arboretum has the largest public collection in the western continental United States. Join us for a celebration that includes one-stop shopping for plumeria and other exotic plants. Enjoy guided tours of our Plumeria Grove, talks by experts, live music and performances, and food trucks. Included in paid general admission.

Friday Schedule of Events:

Plant & Merchandise Sale 4-8pm

Talks by Experts:
4:30pm: Plumeria for Beginners; Jim McKibben
6pm: Hibiscus Tips for Success;  Alex Franco
7pm: Lei Making

Plumeria Grove Tours Saturday only

Entertainment:
5pm: Glory of Paradise, Polynesian dance
6:30pm: Glory of Paradise, performance ends with fire dancers

Sunseri’s Bar (Friday only)
Signature cocktails—Plumeria Passion & Mai Tai

Food Trucks (subject to change)
Aloha Friday’s (Hawaiian)
Dulce Europa (Shaved Ice)
Kiki’s (Cuban)
Lupita’s Tacos (Mexican)
Peacock Cafe (aguas frescas)
Rice Balls of Fire (Asian/API Fusion)
Vchos Pupuseria Moderna (Central American; pupusas, tacos)

Saturday Schedule of Events:

Plant & Merchandise Sale 9am-2pm
7:30am early entry for Arboretum members

Plumeria Grove Tours:
9am and then approximately every 30 minutes
10:30am & 12:30am: Spanish tour
11:30am: Mandarin tour

Talks by Experts:
9:30am:  How a Nursery Roots Plumeria; John Ingwersen
10am: Pruning Basics; Ou Te
10:30am:  Plumeria for Beginners; Jim McKibben
11am:  Mounting and Care of Staghorn Ferns; Jim Herman
11:30am:  Lei Making; TBD
12pm: Hibiscus Tips for Success; Alex Franco
12:30pm: Growing Plumeria from Seeds; Alex Franco

Entertainment:
9:30am:  Hitira’a Tahi, Tahitian drumming
10:30 am & 12pm: Hilo Hi-Flyers, vintage-style Jazz with island flavor

Food Trucks (subject to change)
Aloha Friday’s (Hawaiian)
Dulce Europa (Shaved Ice)
Kiki’s (Cuban)
Lupita’s Tacos (Mexican)
Peacock Cafe (aguas frescas)
Rice Balls of Fire (Asian/API Fusion)
Vchos Pupuseria Moderna (Central American; pupusas, tacos)

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Date: July 19 - 20, 2024

Hours:

Friday, July 19: 4pm-8pm
Saturday, July 20: 9am-2pm

Location :

Laguna Lake Park
504 Madonna Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

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