Flower Mart at Mount Vernon Place 2025
Celebrate the beginning of spring at the Mount Vernon Place Conservancy’s Flower Mart, Baltimore’s oldest free public festival and home to the iconic lemon stick! The springtime celebration takes place in Mount Vernon surrounding the Washington Moument with vendors lining the streets. Flower Mart was founded in 1911 by the Women’s Civic League, an organization that advocated for better living conditions throughout Baltimore, and has remained a beloved tradition ever since. The event helps promote green living by featuring sustainable vendors, many of whom grow and make their own products, hosting educational sessions and providing a beautiful, floral-filled atmosphere for Baltimoreans to get outside and enjoy the spring weather.
Keep reading for key information regarding Flower Mart, including the festival schedule, parking information, food recommendations and more things to do in historic Mount Vernon!
Flower Mart Schedule
May 2
South Stage
11 a.m.: Opening Ceremony: May Pole Dance
12 p.m.: Letitia VanSant
1:30 p.m.: Simone Baron Quartet
3 p.m.: Bay Jazz Project
4:30 p.m.: PMDUO Brennan-Keretses
6 p.m.: Steve Hung
West Stage
11:30 a.m.: Mount Vernon Virtuosi
1 p.m.: Blake Meister
2:30 p.m.: Ed Hrybyk Trio
4 p.m.: BSA Jazz Ensemble
5:30 p.m. Joe Baione’s Trio
7 p.m. Cam’s Sounds & Vibrations
May 3
South Stage
12 p.m.: The Honey Dewdrops
1:30 p.m.: SSA Choir
3 p.m.: Flower Mart Hat Contest-Love Baltimore!
4:30 p.m.: The John Lamkin Favorites Jazz Quintet
6 p.m. Ebb & Nova
West Stage
1 p.m.: N-CHAT
2:30 p.m.: Maryland Opera
4 p.m.: Ray Winder
5:30 p.m.: Rattlewood
7 p.m.: Tribute to Susan Alcorn
Flower Mart Vendors
The Mount Vernon Place Conservancy’s Flower Mart typically highlights local flower and plant vendors, artisans, nonprofits and food suppliers. See the full list of 2025 vendors here.
Things to do in Mount Vernon
There is so much to see and do in the Mount Vernon neighborhood any day of the year, you can’t visit the historic neighborhood without checking out the view from Baltimore’s own Washington Monument. Other cultural attractions include the Walters Art Museum, the Maryland Center for History & Culture (where the original copy of the “Star-Spangled Banner” is kept) and the stunning George Peabody Library, where you can peruse six floors of more than 300,000 books. Take high tea at the Ivy Hotel (the only Relais & Châteaux hotel in Maryland). Then, enjoy a performance at Baltimore Center Stage, or hear the world-renowned Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.
Places to eat in Mount Vernon
There are lots of delicious places to eat near Flower Mart in Mount Vernon, from upscale restaurants to casual cafes. Try one of these popular destinations after a day spent exploring Flower Mart:
Brunch/Lunch
- The Bun Shop
- SS Cafe
- Baby’s On Fire
Dinner
- The Helmand
- Indochine
- Topside
- The Owl Bar
- The Prime Rib
- Nepal House
- Kumari
- Marie Louise Bistro
Drinks
- The Brewer’s Art
- Sangria Patio Bar
- Poets Modern Cocktails & Eats
- Bloom’s
- Wet City
Flower Mart FAQs
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Where can I park for Flower Mart?
- The 520 N. Charles St. Lot
- The 225 N. Calvert St. Garage
- The 209 E. Monument St. Garage
- The 600 Cathedral St. Lot
While street parking is available in Mount Vernon, it's likely to be limited or fill up quickly during Flower Mart weekend. Luckily, there are several garages near the festival: -
Where can I stay near Flower Mart?
Mount Vernon is home to several luxury boutique hotels, including Hotel Revival, Hotel Indigo and Ulysses. Hotel Revival is an artsy hotel that boasts stunning views of the Washington Monument, Hotel Indigo is a historic literary-themed abode and Ulysses is a swanky new concept from Ash NYC. Want more budget-friendly options? See our hotels page for more locales near Flower Mart. -
Do you have any discounts or special deals for me?
Yes! You can save money at Baltimore’s top attractions, award-winning restaurants and luxurious hotels using our special discounts and exclusive passes, available here. -
What forms of public transportation are available in Baltimore?
The Maryland Transit Authority (MTA) operates commuter and local bus routes, Metro Subway, Light Rail, and weekday MARC train service between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Call the MTA 410-539-5000 or visit www.mtamaryland.com for more information about MARC and our other services. Click here for more information about other transportation options.
