Theme Announced for 2008 Northwest Flower & Garden Show

20th Annual Flower & Garden Show will Inspire Northwesterners to 'Live

Beautifully. Live Outdoors.'

    SEATTLE, July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Ballard-based Salmon Bay Events,
 organizers of North America's third-largest flower and garden show, today
 announced initial details on the 20th annual Northwest Flower & Garden Show
 (http://www.gardenshow.com).
     "Today's most important gardening trend is that more and more people
 are coming to view their gardening areas, including yards and decks, as a
 vital living spaces," said Duane Kelly, chairman and founder of Salmon Bay
 Events. "With this in-mind, we chose a theme that reflects that growing
 movement -- Live Beautifully. Live Outdoors."
     The annual event, that showcases 25 full-scale gardens and attracts
 60,000 - 80,000 attendees, will provide current and aspiring gardeners with
 six acres of useful ideas, information and materials to create or
 rejuvenate any Northwest garden so they too can live beautifully in their
 outdoor oasis.
     WHAT:   2008 Northwest Flower & Garden Show
 
     WHEN:   February 20 - 24, 2008
             Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
             Sunday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
 
     WHERE:  Washington State Convention and Trade Center
             7th & Pike
             Seattle, Washington
 
     TICKET  Ticket prices for general admission range from $3 - $20.
     PRICES: Special group rates and packages are also available.
             Prices will be announced mid-August via the event's website.
 
     STORY   Media interested in covering this year's event can contact
     IDEAS:  show organizers to explore customized story angles for their
             specific outlet and to book interviews with show spokespersons
             and participants by reaching Dan Branley or Heather Milt at the
             contacts provided above. Downloadable images can also be provided
             upon request.
 
     FOR MORE INFORMATION:
     Dan Branley  (206) 782-1200
     dbranley@launchcmus.com
 
     Heather Milt  (206) 200-8207
     hmilt@launchcmus.com
 
 

SOURCE Salmon Bay Events