Art in the Garden & Plant Clearance Sale Free Admission

June 27, 2026
Saturday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
2525 S 336th St Federal Way, WA 98003
Location Map: See below

Discover local artists at our outdoor art market and support small creatives who keep 100% of their profits. Enjoy delicious bites from food trucks, shop our annual plant clearance and rare plant sale, listen to live music performances, watch pottery and painting demonstrations, participate in a flower painting class, create your own lei at our interactive lei-making station, and meet artists as they create and showcase their work throughout the day. Spend a beautiful summer day surrounded by the garden. FREE ADMISSION!

Admission is FREE!

2026 Performing Arts

Jet Cities Chorus — Jet Cities Chorus is a chorus from the Seattle–Tacoma area that sings four-part, a cappella harmony with songs from many eras, including popular music, show tunes, and jazz. Founded in 1962, the chorus performs at festivals, ceremonies, and celebrations throughout the South Puget Sound area.

2026 Food Vendors

Just A Pizza My Mind: Hand-tossed pies to deep-dish Detroit creations and gluten-free options.

Dippy’s Ice Cream: Extensive array of ice creams to satisfy any tastebud.

2026 Art Market

Featured Demonstrations & Interactive Experiences:

Free Lei-Making Booth – Create your own lei at our interactive lei-making station located near the entrance. This free activity is available while supplies last.

Amanda Linn Swanson: Amanda Linn Swanson, a concept artist and illustrator, will be offering a “How to Paint a Flower” tutorial where guests can paint along and learn basic painting techniques while creating their own artwork inspired by a flower selected from the nursery. The class begins at 2:00 PM, and sign-ups are available at her booth in the Art Market for a small fee. Amanda will provide all supplies needed for the class. Participation is limited to 15 guests, but if the class is full, visitors are welcome to watch and enjoy the demonstration free of charge.

Fern and Ore: Hi, I’m Tami — a scientist by day and a potter by night (and weekends, and whenever I can sneak into the studio). I make ceramics meant to be used and loved, with a focus on functional work, with the occasional twist. I started pottery as an evolution of my houseplant obsession, with the intention of making my own planters, but it quickly became a fully fledged side quest when I opened Fern & Ore Ceramics in 2025. Tami will be conducting live pottery demonstrations at her booth while showcasing and selling her handcrafted work.

Megan Teutschel: Meg Paints Hearts is the creative work of Olympia-based artist Megan Teutschel. Inspired by the Pacific Northwest and her background in medicine, her artwork blends elements of anatomy, fungi, and native flora into unique and vibrant pieces. Megan will also be creating live paintings at her booth throughout the day.

Chroma Rex: Chroma Rex is the creative studio of Irene, a Seattle-based Taiwanese American artist and surface designer who creates colorful home goods inspired by cherished memories, favorite places, and meaningful experiences. Her watercolor and sketch-inspired designs bring joy to everyday life. Irene will also be creating live portraits at her booth throughout the day.

Jewelry & Wearable Art

Earosajewelry: I’m Rosalee, the maker behind Earosa, based in Tacoma, Washington. For over 20 years, I’ve handcrafted jewelry using thoughtfully chosen materials gathered locally and during my travels. I’m drawn to the balance of bold color and delicate metal, creating pieces that are truly one of a kind.

Poverty Bay Beads: Poverty Bay Beads is the creative work of Federal Way artist Kay Pedersen, who specializes in handcrafted flameworked glass jewelry, sculpted floral pieces, and miniature glass flower arrangements. Inspired by nature and the Pacific Northwest, Kay combines years of artistic experience with advanced glassworking techniques to create unique and colorful works of art.

JadedVineDesignJulie Carrasco, owner of Jaded Vine Design, is a professional artist working in glass, textiles, and jewelry. She lives and works in North Bend, Washington, where she sinks her hands into large-scale sculptures that reflect the human condition. Alongside this practice, she also thinks in miniature and values treasures held close to our bodies. Julie is inspired by her Filipina-American heritage and the natural world of both lands. She hopes to share this inspiration with all who experience her creations.

PetaltacomaPetal is a curated mobile jewelry boutique based out of Tacoma, Washington. Much of our collection is inspired by Nature and geometric shapes. You can find us at various markets and pop~ups where we are proud to offer handcrafted pieces at affordable price points.

Ceramics, Home Goods & Art

MoonAndCauldron: Laura Irene is a queer, autistic, multi-media artist based in Seattle, working under the name Moon & Cauldron. She specializes in small-batch ceramics and playful crochet amigurumi, blending spooky and body-inspired themes with nostalgic charm. Her handmade work includes pieces like ghosts, bat ornaments, and her signature “Madge” ceramics—designed to bring both humor and heart into functional art. Laura is an active member of Seattle’s creative community and brings an inclusive, thoughtful presence to every market she joins.

Hannah Jean: Ceramics inspired by the beauty and magic of Western Washington. Delicately handcrafted cups, bowls, mugs, travel tumblers, spoon rests, planters, and more. Each piece is 100% unique, and made by hand in Gig Harbor, Washington.

Little Green Design: Katie started creating greeting cards back in 2007. Shortly after, she became a mother of 2 and decided to divide her creative time with motherhood. During this transition period between professional and personal, she decided to explore her love of printmaking and letterpress. Creative juices flowed and time for experimentation was available. She quickly discovered that she could combine the two…her passion for creating fine art and beautiful items that customers can use everyday.

Rare Plant and Clearance Sale

A large selection of rhododendrons and companion plants will be marked 50% off the regular price.

Rare Plant Sale

In addition, for the collectors and hardcore “plantaholics”, we will be offering a huge selection of rare Rhododendron species and companion plants in 3-gallon containers or larger including some large, “retired” stock plants – all ready for that “instant landscape” look.

We’ll also have rare plants for sale like agapetes, vireyas, gesneriads, and many big leaf species (R. rex, R. sinogrande, R. sinofalconeri), magnolias, viburnums, saxifragas and many other genera.

Get excited to go outside and experience your home and garden or invite friends over to check out your new plants!

The Rhody Garden has everything you need for a colorful and fragrant summer celebration!

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