ATLANTA (Feb. 12) The Southeastern Flower Show returns to the Georgia World Congress Center for five days of spectacular landscape gardens, unique plant exhibits and floral displays, internationally recognized speakers, exhibits and marketplace shopping. The event will be held Feb. 18-22 in GWCC Building C.

Experience the Southeastern Flower Show, recognized nationally as an outstanding example of the best in Southern gardening style. Special events this year include the Southern Botanical Art Exhibition, an extensive Bonsai Exhibit, a daily Silent Auction and the return of Flower Power for the young at heart.

Be among the first to view the beautiful landscaped gardens, plants and floral arrangements at their peak at the Opening Night Party. This festive black-tie cocktail is Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 7:00 p.m. Our preview party is a great way to experience the excitement of "Moments in a Southern Garden" and help the Flower Show increase its financial support of the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Sumptuous food, complemented by wine, spirits and live music will make this a very special evening.

If gardening and horticulture suit your fancy, visit the 2004 Southeastern Flower Show, covering over four acres at the Georgia World Congress Center. The Southeastern Flower Show is open to the public on the following dates:

W ed., Feb. 18: 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thurs., Feb. 19: 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Fri., Feb. 20: 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 21: 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sun., Feb. 22: 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.ticketalternative.com, by phone at 404-354-1041, at the Georgia World Congress Center or at the following retail ticket outlets: Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Pike Family Nurseries, Books-A-Million (metro Atlanta, Columbus, Gainesville, La Grange and Savannah stores only) and Parisian (metro Atlanta stores only). Ticket prices are as follows:

Adult Advance Ticket (purchased by Feb. 18) $15.00
Twilight Ticket (4 - 8 p.m. only) $10.00
Youth Ticket (ages 5-15) $6.00
Group Tickets (15 or more) $13.00
Adult Ticket (at door) $18.00
Early Morning Guided Tour $37.00

There is plenty of on-site parking available on the Georgia World Congress Center campus. For access to the Southeastern Flower Show, parking is available in the Gold Deck (on Northside Drive, located underground in between the Georgia Dome and GWCC Building C), in the Blue Lot (on Northside Drive across from GWCC Building C) or in the Yellow Lot (on Simpson Street located across the street from GWCC Building C). Additional parking is available in the Red Deck (International Deck) located on Andrew Young Int'l Blvd. beside GWCC Building B and the Georgia Dome.

To accommodate guests parking in lots non-adjacent to Building C, the Georgia World Congress Center operates a courtesy shuttle that travels between the 4,000+ parking spaces and the Flower Show. The shuttle operates one hour before Flower Show begins and makes continuous loops until one hour after the show ends.