From May 8–11, 2026, Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom returns, transforming Old Town and surrounding venues into a vibrant, immersive floral experience.
While visitors see the finished installations, each display begins with months of planning, sourcing, and design. This year’s festival brings together some of Niagara’s most talented floral designers, each contributing their own style, creativity, and interpretation of the 2026 theme: All Creatures BIG and Small.
Meet the Floral Designers at Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom 2026
Kalin Falconer – Bloom & Co.
Founder of Bloom & Co., Kalin Falconer is known for her refined, nature-inspired floral designs that blend texture, colour, and balance. Her work often focuses on intentional layering and seasonal blooms, creating installations that feel organic, elegant, and immersive within the festival setting.
Melanie Ripa – Lush Florals and Events
Melanie Ripa’s signature style is romantic, full, and expressive. Through Lush Florals and Events, she creates designs that emphasize abundance, softness, and movement, carefully selecting blooms to achieve a rich, layered look at scale.
Myrica de Haan – Roses + Twine Floral Studio
With a lifelong connection to florals, Myrica de Haan brings a strong focus on seasonality and natural composition. Her installations often highlight locally inspired blooms, designed to reflect the beauty of Niagara in spring.
Joanne Bassie – June Floral & Garden
With a background in horticulture, Joanne Bassie blends floral design with garden principles. Her work incorporates living elements, greenery, and layered textures, creating installations that feel like an extension of the surrounding landscape.
Brad Baker – BBBlooms Floral Studio
Brad Baker is known for bold, imaginative floral storytelling. His work often involves custom structures and large-scale builds, transforming creative concepts into impactful visual installations throughout the festival.
Jennifer Holmes – Clippings Floral Design
As the in-house floral team for Vintage Hotels, Clippings Floral Design plays a key role across festival locations. Led by Jennifer Holmes, the team manages concept development, installation, and styling, helping create a cohesive floral experience throughout Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom.
Dawland Farms & Landscaping
Dawland Farms brings decades of expertise in landscape design and construction. Their behind-the-scenes work focuses on building the structural foundations that support large outdoor installations, ensuring both durability and visual impact.
3 Girls Floral – Bev, Kaitlyn & Alyssa Van Buuren
This mother–daughter trio creates floral designs rooted in storytelling and connection. Their work blends timeless elegance with modern detail, resulting in installations that feel warm, personal, and expressive.
Jade Maloney – Mint & Magnolia
Jade Maloney’s designs are inspired by natural movement and seasonal blooms. Her approach focuses on creating soft, flowing compositions, bringing a whimsical, garden-like feel to festival installations.
Niagara Parks – Horticulture Team
Led by experts in horticulture and landscape design, the Niagara Parks team contributes deep knowledge in plant selection, sustainability, and large-scale garden planning, ensuring installations thrive throughout the festival.
Elizabeth Kim – Moooi Fleur
Elizabeth Kim of Moooi Fleur creates modern, understated florals that highlight natural form and subtle detail. Her installations focus on refined simplicity, allowing each element to stand out within the larger design.
Jen Feschuk – Fête Events
Fête Events specializes in immersive event design and production. Their role in the festival often includes transforming spaces through layered décor and custom installations, blending florals with broader event styling.
Shannon & Karen Troupe – Lady Lavender Floral
This mother–daughter duo brings a fresh, community-driven approach to floral design. Their work focuses on seasonal arrangements and thoughtful details, adding warmth and personality to each installation.
Cristina Sacco – Full Bloom Florals
Cristina Sacco’s designs are expressive and story-driven, built around texture, colour, and emotion. Her installations aim to create immersive floral moments that feel both intentional and memorable.
Sue Dodd – The Watering Can Flower Market
The Watering Can Flower Market brings a European-inspired approach to florals and plants. Their contributions often include lush plant displays and curated floral elements, adding variety and texture to the festival experience.
Sharon Abramovich – Rose of Sharon Floral
An award-winning designer, Sharon Abramovich creates organic, garden-inspired arrangements rooted in sustainability. Her work emphasizes movement, texture, and locally sourced blooms, aligning closely with the natural theme of the festival.
Plan Your Visit to Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom 2026
From the first concept sketch to the final bloom placed on-site, Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom is a true collaboration between designers, growers, and creative teams. When you visit, you’re experiencing the result of months of design, craftsmanship, and creativity.
Plan your visit to explore the finished displays, meet the designers, and experience Niagara-on-the-Lake In Bloom from a whole new perspective.