A Sampling Of Flower Mart 2018 Activities and Entertainment
Entertainment and special events occur both days. Most are Free of Charge. Small fees are charged for puppet shows, carousel rides and the children’s rides and games. The 79th annual Flower Mart, May 4th and 5th, 2018 will be a celebration of the All Hallows Guild’s antique carousel, and will raise funds to support the gardens and grounds of the Washington National Cathedral.
Schedule of Performances and Tours
Note: the schedule is updated regularly as performers are added.
FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2018
10:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony, Cathedral West Front – Pinnacle Stage (STA Boys CBA Chorus performs)
10:30 a.m. Puppet Show: Merry-go-Rhyme, Cathedral’s Bethlehem Chapel (purchase tickets at Children’s Rides and Games ticket booths)
10:30 a.m. NCS Lower School Girls Chorus, Cathedral West Front – Pinnacle Stage
11:00 a.m. NCS/STA Upper School Chorale, Cathedral West Front – Pinnacle Stage
11:30 a.m. Puppet Show: Merry-go-Rhyme, Cathedral’s Bethlehem Chapel (purchase tickets at Children’s Rides and Games ticket booths)
12:00 p.m. NCS/STA Middle School Co-ed Chorus Cathedral West Front – Pinnacle Stage
1:00 p.m. Puppet Show: Merry-go-Rhyme, Cathedral’s Bethlehem Chapel (purchase tickets at Children’s Rides and Games ticket booths)
1:00 p.m. STA Jackets Off, a cappella, Cathedral West Front – Pinnacle Stage
1:30 p.m. Bishop Walker School, Cathedral West Front – Pinnacle Stage
2:00 p.m. Puppet Show: Merry-go-Rhyme, Cathedral’s Bethlehem Chapel (purchase tickets at Children’s Rides and Games ticket booths)
2:00 p.m. STA/NCS Orchestra, High Altar (inside Cathedral)
2:30 p.m. Sarsaparilla, NCS a cappella, Cathedral West Front – Pinnacle Stage
3:00 p.m. NCS/STA Dance Department, Cathedral West Front – Pinnacle Stage
3:00 p.m. Puppet Show: Merry-go-Rhyme, Cathedral’s Bethlehem Chapel (purchase tickets at Children’s Rides and Games ticket booths)
3:30 p.m. NCS/STA Dance Department, Cathedral West Front – Pinnacle Stage
4:00 p.m. St. Andrew School, Cathedral West Front – Pinnacle Stage
5:00 p.m. Corazón Folklórico Dance Company, Cathedral West Front – Pinnacle Stage
6:00 p.m. Flower Mart closes for the day
SATURDAY MAY 5, 2018
9:30 a.m. Cathedral Tower Climb, Tickets $20 per person, meet at Tower Climb Tent on the North Lawn
10:00 a.m. Flower Mart opens for the day
10:15 a.m. Cathedral Tower Climb, Tickets $20 per person, meet at Tower Climb Tent on the North Lawn
10:30 a.m. Puppet Show: Merry-go-Rhyme, Cathedral’s Bethlehem Chapel (purchase tickets at Children’s Rides and Games ticket booths)
11:00 a.m. Silver Strings, bluegrass band, Cathedral West Front – Pinnacle Stage
11:00 a.m. Cathedral Tower Climb, Tickets $20 per person, meet at Tower Climb Tent on the North Lawn
11:30 a.m. Puppet Show: Merry-go-Rhyme, Cathedral’s Bethlehem Chapel (purchase tickets at Children’s Rides and Games ticket booths)
11:45 a.m. Cathedral Tower Climb, Tickets $20 per person, meet at Tower Climb Tent on the North Lawn
12:00 p.m. Taal Academy of Dance, Cathedral West Front – Pinnacle Stage
1:00 p.m. Puppet Show: Merry-go-Rhyme, Cathedral’s Bethlehem Chapel (purchase tickets at Children’s Rides and Games ticket booths)
1:00 p.m. Flamenco 4 Kids, Cathedral West Front – Pinnacle Stage
1:00 p.m. Cathedral Tower Climb, Tickets $20 per person, meet at Tower Climb Tent on the North Lawn
1:30 p.m. Culkin School of Irish Dance, Cathedral West Front – Pinnacle Stage
1:45 p.m. Cathedral Tower Climb, Tickets $20 per person, meet at Tower Climb Tent on the North Lawn
2:00 p.m. Puppet Show: Merry-go-Rhyme, Cathedral’s Bethlehem Chapel (purchase tickets at Children’s Rides and Games ticket booths)
2:00 p.m. Thai “Fon Ti” performance, fold dance from the northern Thai region, Cathedral West Front – Pinnacle Stage
2:30 p.m. Cathedral Tower Climb, Tickets $20 per person, meet at Tower Climb Tent on the North Lawn
3:00 p.m. Puppet Show: Merry-go-Rhyme, Cathedral’s Bethlehem Chapel (purchase tickets at Children’s Rides and Games ticket booths)
3:00 p.m. Close Encounters: NCS/STA a cappella, High Altar (inside Cathedral)
3:00 p.m. Bulgarian Embassy, Folk Dance and Vocals, Cathedral West Front – Pinnacle Stage
3:15 p.m. Cathedral Tower Climb, Tickets $20 per person, meet at Tower Climb Tent on the North Lawn
4:15 p.m. Washington Revels, The May Revels close out Flower Mart! Cathedral West Front – Pinnacle Stage
4:30 p.m. Cathedral closes following Evening Prayer
6:00 p.m. Flower Mart Closes
