BLOOM at Gatton Park Opening Night

Join Gatton Park in celebrating spring with BLOOM – a series of vibrant programs and events featuring local community partners all anchored around awe-inspiring international art. At the center of BLOOM lies "Peonies" an exciting and enchanting art installation by French art and design collective,TILT. Join us for Opening Night as the park comes to life with dynamic, color-changing light, alongside live performances, a local artisan market, a community art project, and more.

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Hands-On Activities

Guests can explore hands-on activity stations led by Bluegrass Greensource, Living Arts & Sciences Center, and other community partners. Create botanical prints using natural pigments, plant seeds to take home, and discover the connections between flowers, pollinators, and the environment.

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Jewelry & Accessory Swap

The Bluegrass Youth Sustainability Council invites everyone to participate in their community swap by brining and trading gently-used items such as jewelry, hair accessories, bags, belts, sunglasses, scarves, etc.

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Community Art Project

Throughout the evening, ArtPLAY will lead a collaborative community art build, inviting guests to contribute petals and stems to towering, 7-foot-tall paper flowers.

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Food Truck

Pasta Garage will be onsite.

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Live Performances

The park comes alive with live music by the Lexington Theatre Company quartet and breathtaking dance performances by Sora Aerial Arts.

6:30 PM – The Lexington Theatre Company Quartet
7:00 PM – Sora Aerial Arts
7:30 PM – The Lexington Theatre Company Quartet
8:00 PM – Sora Aerial Arts

Throughout the night, a curated artisan market will highlight the local artists and creators, featuring fresh flowers, handmade artisan goods, and nature-inspired art.