Saturday, June 8th, 2024
10:00 AM Simpson Park and South Miami Avenue Walking Tour presented by Dade Heritage Trust. View a South Florida natural hammock and the Royal Poinciana tree-lined South Miami Avenue. Start at DHT Headquarters, 190 SE 12th Terrace. Free, but donations are welcome. Reservations: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/royal-poinciana-festival-guided-tour-of-south-miami-avenue-and-simpson-park-tickets-864571365227
Saturday, June 8, 2024
2:00 PM Royal Poinciana Symposium at the Pinecrest Library, 5835 SW 111th Street, Pinecrest, in partnership with the Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade. Steve Pearson, former Director of the Gifford Arboretum and past president of the Tropical Flowering Tree Society, will present the history of the Royal Poinciana and its celebration, its origins in S. Florida and its use by early settlers, as well as information on the care and horticultural aspects of the tree, and the inspiration it has provided in art, music, and poetry. The event is free and free parking available in surrounding area.
Sunday, June 9th, 2024
6:00 – 9:00 PM Poinciana Fiesta Celebration Party and Reception in the Garden House of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. Starting at 6 PM, trolley tours of Fairchild. Starting at 7 PM, refreshments will be served including Royal Poinciana Punch. At 7:30 PM, presentations will take place for the 2024 Royal Poinciana Fiesta Queen and Court scholarship recipients and the Larry Schokman Book Award recipient. Poinciana cake will be served at the end of the presentations. There will be a special display of renown Key West artist Roy Rolston’s vibrant works featuring Royal Poincianas, curated by his daughter, Michelle, who will be in attendance. Limited edition Royal Poinciana Fiesta posters will be available for sale. This event open to the public, but guests are requested to bring a dish to share or make a $15 donation. New memberships in the Tropical Flowering Tree Society are encouraged. Park and enter at the Fairchild South Entrance on Old Cutler Road (the old, traditional entrance to Fairchild.) RSVP: www.royalp.org.
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
7:00-9:00 PM Painting Royal Poinciana Trees. A “cocktail party with a paintbrush”. Join in for a fun experience painting Royal Poinciana Trees at this unique event, no previous art experience necessary. All supplies are included. Take home a wonderful DIY painting! This event will be $45 per person. Sign up online at www.royalp.org. (limited seats available). Wine and light refreshments. Miami Art Club, Mall of the Americas/Midway Crossing, #18, 7795 W. Flagler Street, Miami. Entrance near Marshall’s blue sign.
Saturday, June 15th, 2024
9:00 AM Tree Planting: The Tropical Flowering Tree Society, along with TREEmendous Miami and the Opa-locka Preservation Association, will host a tree planting of four large poinciana trees in the historic city of Opa-locka. We will meet at the Opa Locks Railroad Station located at 480 Ali Baba Avenue, Opa-locka, FL, and the planting will occur in an adjacent street median.
Sunday, June 16th, 2024
10:00AM – 1:00PM Father’s Day Bike Tour led by Bike Walk Coral Gables and Dade Heritage Trust. Make it a family event. It starts at the Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables. Celebrate the magnificent Flame Tree on this tour of our best Royal Poincianas in full flower. Bring your own bike. Parking in nearby garage. Cost: Adults $10, Children under 12 $5.
RSVP: http://coralgablesmuseum.org/portfolio-item/gables-bike-tours/
Sunday, June 16th, 2024
2:30-5:00 PM The Royal Poincianas Trolley Tour begins at the Coral Gables Library, 3443 Segovia Street, highlighting the best trees and blossoms of the 2024 season. Narrated by two poinciana experts and past presidents of the Tropical Flowering Tree Society. Tickets $25 pp. Seating is limited to two trolleys, purchase your tickets at www.royalp.org in advance. Free parking available in surrounding area next to the Library.
For more information, visit: tfts.org
For reservations, visit: royalp.org
