Lilyfest

07/14/2026

What an unforgettable Lilyfest!

Bishop Educational Gardens was absolutely bursting with color, creativity, music, and joy. From the breathtaking gardens and live performances to the incredible artwork and talented artists, every corner of the festival felt magical.

We are so grateful to everyone who attended, shopped with the artists, enjoyed the music, explored the gardens, and helped make Lilyfest such a tremendous success. Your support means more than you know.

Lilyfest may be over, but the work of caring for and preserving Bishop Educational Gardens continues year-round. Donations and memberships help maintain the gardens, support future events, and ensure this special place remains beautiful and welcoming for the entire community.

Please consider making a donation or becoming a member of Bishop Educational Gardens today. Every gift, no matter the size, helps the gardens continue to grow.

Thank you for an amazing Lilyfest and for supporting art, nature, and community!

DONATE: https://appalachianohio.org/fund/bishop-educational-gardens-endowment-fund/

BECOME A MEMBER: https://www.hockingswcd.com/membership.html

07/08/2026

Yesterday, we caught the first glimpse. Today, it has grown.

Jack Pine’s glass installation at Bishop Educational Gardens is taller, brighter, and even more mysterious — rising from the water like reeds, flames, petals, or something from another world.

The piece brings to mind the spirit of glass artists who push the medium beyond perfection and into movement, color, risk, and organic form. Like Chihuly’s embrace of scale, asymmetry, and experimentation, this work feels alive in the landscape — reflecting, shifting, and changing with the pond around it.

Is there more to come?
We don’t know.

That’s part of the magic.

Come see it for yourself at Lilyfest and tell us:

What does it look like to you?

07/07/2026

Something colorful, creative, and a little wild is taking shape in the Lilyfest pond this weekend, and yes, that’s new artwork by the wonderfully eclectic Jack Pine.

The piece is still in progress, but we couldn’t resist giving you a preview. Jack Pine is known for vibrant, hand-blown glass creations that blend bold color, shimmer, and natural inspiration, and makes his work a perfect fit for the magic of Bishop Educational Gardens.

Come see this pond installation as it comes to life at Lilyfest, and make a full art-filled day of it by visiting Jack Pine Studio, right down the road from the festival.

Art in the gardens. Art in the ponds. Creativity is everywhere.

Lilyfest 2026
Friday, July 10: 10-5
Saturday, July 11: 10-5
Sunday, July 12: 10-4
Bishop Educational Gardens, Rockbridge Ohio

06/29/2026

We had a great work day Saturday pulling invasive species. Thank you to all the great volunteers!

06/27/2026

Here’s a Behind the Scenes Snapshot of Lilyfest 2026: It takes hundreds of hours to w**d, cut back invasive species, and mulch Bishop Education Gardens to prepare for the annual festival. This morning a handful of volunteers tackled removal of Wisteria and other invasives along the garden paths and in between. While beautiful, Wisteria enjoys wrapping around trees and slowly smothers them. We can’t have that at Lilyfest, so off to the vegetation pile it went. Here, Bishop Board President Katie Freece and Bishop Education Coordinator Rebecca Miller pause for a short break before hauling off a mound of vegetation. Work will continue up until the festival start date of July 10!

06/19/2026

Get ready to wander, shop, snack, listen, discover, and say “I definitely need this” at least 6 times.

🌿 Art & Crafts
Garden art, pottery, jewelry, glasswork, sculpture, leather, and so much more — all created by talented artists and makers.

🎶 Music
Enjoy the sounds of Lilyfest while you explore three acres of artistically designed gardens, ponds, and garden sculptures.

🌸 The Gardens
Take in the beauty of Bishop Educational Gardens, and chat with Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists who will be on hand to answer your gardening and nature questions.

📅 Dates & Hours
Friday, July 10: 10 AM–5 PM
Saturday, July 11: 10 AM–5 PM
Sunday, July 12: 10 AM–4 PM

💵 Helpful tip: Bring cash and checks! Several vendors accept credit cards, but cell service can be spotty in the gardens.

Come for the art. Stay for the music. Leave with something beautiful. 🌺

Artist Samples With over 60 artists, Lilyfest has something for everyone. Below are just a few samples of some of our talented artist and craftspeople. Current Lilyfest Artists, if you would like a sample of your work included on this page, please send a high-quality photo to Becky Roley at: brights...

06/10/2026

05/13/2026

It's almost time to plant, and we're more excited than a gardener with a new packet of seeds! Join us for Lilyfest, July 10 to 12, 2026, and meander through our manicured gardens, explore art, nature, and all the Hocking Hills has to offer. Whether you're a local day-tripper or a family on a weekend getaway, don't miss this amazing event!

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