The Garden curates a growing collection of waterlilies with nearly 500 diverse specimens on display throughout our many aquatic gardens. This two-day festival on August 30 & 31 from 9am – 2pm will celebrate these water nymphs with specialty paid tours, demonstrations, and more when these blooming beauties are at their peak.
Included with Garden admission; free for Members.
*Due to the popularity of this event, we are temporarily pausing our Dogs in the Garden program on Sunday, August 31. The program will resume the following Tuesday. Visit this page for more details.
2025 Waterlily Weekend Photography Competition
Naples Botanical Garden invites amateur photographers to submit photos for its annual Waterlily Photo Competition to coincide with Waterlily Weekend on August 30 & 31. Winning photographs will be printed for display during the two-day event and first place winners in each category will receive a one-year complimentary Family & Friends Level membership to Naples Botanical Garden!
Submissions are now closed, winners will be notified August 1. Be sure to stop by Kapnick Hall during Waterlily Weekend to view the winning photos.
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Waterlily Weekend
The Garden curates a growing collection of waterlilies with nearly 500 diverse specimens on display throughout our many aquatic gardens. This two-day festival on August 30 & 31 from 9am […]
Waterlily Weekend
The Garden curates a growing collection of waterlilies with nearly 500 diverse specimens on display throughout our many aquatic gardens. This two-day festival on August 30 & 31 from 9am […]
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