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Show Details
In this section you will find information about:
Show Dates
ADMISSION
Show Hours
CENTURY II LOCATION
Parking is not a problem!
SHUTTLE
OFFICIAL SHOW POSTER
Hotels
Virtual Tours via
www.360wichita.com of the
gardens during construction and at
the Show.
2008 SHOW DATES:
MARCH 5 THROUGH MARCH 9, 2008
The Show Theme is
"Green Living For Life"
BRING YOUR CAMERA TO TAKE PICTURES OF IDEAS YOU WANT
TO ADAPT TO YOUR OWN YARD -- ALSO A NOTEPAD ON WHICH
TO MAKE NOTES. YOU'LL BE HAPPY YOU DID!
ADMISSION
ADULTS (12 AND OLDER)..............................................................$10.50*
CHILDREN (11 and under)
Wednesday and Thursday ...........................................FREE
Friday through Sunday (3 Thru 11) ............................$3.50
SENIORS New Rate in 2008
(Hat discount on Ladies Night does not apply to Seniors)......$ 7.50*
Seniors can enter hat contest but will not receive an additional $2
off for wearing a garden hat
Anyone who is 60 years old or older -born in or before 1948)
GROUP/ORGANIZATION RATE .......................................................$9.50*
(12 or more from an organization, must pay
and attend show in a group -tickets can be
purchased in advance from Wichita Garden
Show Office, 316-946-0883)
CONSIGNMENT TICKETS TO EMPLOYEES CLUBS.....................$9.00
(in advance only)- by contacting Wichita
Garden Show Office 316-946-0883 or
email: wichitagardenshow@sbcglobal.net
MULTI DAY PASS New Rate in 2008 .......................................$15.50*
(Can only be used by purchaser
-allows multiple entries into the show)
*50 cents included to cover gate operations cost
Dates and Hours of the Show
DAY DATE HOURSWednesday March 5 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday March 6 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday March 7 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday March 8 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sunday March 9 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
LOCATION OF CENTURY II
225 West Douglas, Wichita, Kansas
Century II is located in Downtown Wichita.
If approaching from north via I-35 or I-135 or from the south via I-35
or I-135, exit at US-54 (Kellogg) West; go west to Central Business
Exit (downtown area). Proceed north
on any street; then west on available street to Century II, the large
round building with the light blue-green dome.
For additional information about Wichita and a map, visit www.visitwichita.com
PACKAGE PICK UP
–Drop them at the new PACKAGE PICKUP PLACE
Are you concerned about buying that new bird bath, or
that new flower pot or those plants at the Show
because you are riding the shuttle or it is too heavy to
carry around! Your concerns are over!
Just bring your purchases yourself or have the booth you
are buying from bring the item to the Package
Pick Up Booth- located by the east door of Expo Hall.
It will be held there, you can see the show without
carrying packages around. Check in your purchases or
packages, ride the shuttle back to your car and drive
right up to the front door of Expo Hall to pick them up. Your packages will be brought out to your car.
Package Pickup Place is being operated by a local Boy Scout Troop AND THEY WILL ACCEPT TIPS FOR SERVICE.
PARKING IS NOT A PROBLEM –
Try parking at or near Century II. If you cannot park, go
west over Maple or Douglas bridge to Sycamore Street and
park at Lawrence Dumonts Stadium. Catch the FREE
shuttle right to Century II’s door. If the Lawrence Dumont
is full, LOOK FOR SIGNS at exit FOR DIRECTIONS TO ANOTHER PARKING LOT CLOSE BY. Shuttles will go to all lots.
Arrangements have been made for over 2,000 parking
slots, with shuttles to all.
In addition, there is parking within walking distance:
1) North across Douglas on Waco in Broadview parking
garage, 2) the lot on west side of Waco just north of the Broadview Hotel, 3) parking in the Garvey Garage in
Saturday and Sunday. 4) Also, park at Gander Mountain or,
5) under US-54 near Gander Mountain.
THERE WILL BE NO PARKING AT TOWNE WEST AND NOT SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM THAT LOCATION.
LOOK FOR THOSE BRIGHT GREEN BUSES Contact Ivan |
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2008 OFFICIAL SHOW POSTER TAKES A NEW SHAPE -- Look for the tall, lean poster--all about GREEN Living For Life The 2008 Show Poster is fromoriginal fine art by noted artist, Anne Horton, Wichita, Kansas
Anne Horton is watercolor and pastel artist whose name is well known and respected in the Kansas Art World. She is native of Wichita, who has traveled to many different countries, and much of the subject matter of her paintings is taken from photographs of her travels. Her favorite subject matter is portraiture and landscapes. Her paintings express her perception of the people and places she has visited. Anne painted the art for the 2005 Wichita Garden Show official poster, "Spring's Rhythm and Blues".
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Stay at one of the
Four OFFICIAL
WICHITA GARDEN SHOW HOTELS
The following Hotels are Wichita's FINEST
and OFFER SPECIAL RATES
FOR GARDEN SHOW PATRONS,
GUESTS AND EXHIBITORS
Each of the hotels listed below offers unique features and fulfill a
variety of needs. To insure the special room rates only at these
hotels, make your reservation by telephone and ask for the Garden
Show Deal (based on availabilty). RSVP by February 15, 2008
Hotels are listed in alphabetical order:
THE BROADVIEW HOTEL
400 West Douglas Ave, Wichita 67202
316-262-5000, Ext. 1703
Email: reservations@broadview-hotel.com
www.broadview-hotel.com
$99.99- Tax is included. Based on single occupancy.
Located only steps away from Century II-
directly across the street north.
Stay at the Boardview Hotel!
There’s just something about staying at our historic hotel...
Or holding an event or meeting here...
Call it Old Time Glamor or a Wichita Tradition.
Enjoy the classical ambience with modern world comfort in the heart
of Wichita! A Perfect Location for the Wichita Garden Show!
We’re famous for our majestic ballrooms, beautiful décor and
elegant lobby, food and relax or entertain in famed
Chisholm's Bar & Grill or Speak Easy Cafe !
Come see for yourself. Moments become unforgettable memories.
BEST WESTERN GOVERNOR'S INN
& SUITES
4742 South Emporia, Wichita 67216
316-522-0775 or 1-866-522-0775
Email: 17116@hotel.bestwestern.com
www.bestwestern.com
$ 78.49-Tax is included. Based on single occupancy.
Includes continental breakfast, guest laundry and
free high speed internet. Rooms have microwaves
and refrigerators. Small conference room available
for guests. Ten minutes from downtown.
Directions to Best Western Governor's Inn & Suites From Century II:
South on Main to Kellogg, East on Kellogg (slightly over 1/2 mile)
to I-135 South, Proceed south (5 miles) to US-81 south exit (1B),
Proceed less than 1/4 mile, turn right at 47th St, turn right
at South Emporia.
CAMBRIDGE SUITES
711 South Main, Wichita 67213
1-866-822-6274
Less than 1 mile from Century II Civic Center,
within easy walking distance, just south on Main Street.
Email: sgeorge@cambridge-suites.com
www.cambridge-suites.com
$70.75-Tax is included. Based on single occupancy.
Includes breakfast, free high speed internet and
free washers and dryers. Fully equiped kitchens in all rooms--
the perfect location for one night stays or for many nights.
HYATT REGENCY WICHITA
The beautiful Hyatt Regency is connected to Century II.
You don't have to get out into the weather. You are right at
Century II's doorstep. Be prepared to enjoy real comfort and
ease with The Hyatt Touch. Parking garage attached.
Telephone: 316-293-1234 or 1-800-233-1234
www.hyatt.com
$119.04 -Tax is included. Based on single/double occupancy,
discounted parking ($5) for overnight guests.
The Hyatt Regency Wichita sets the standard for Wichita hotels
with stunning views of scenic Arkansas River and a vibrant cityscape.
Hyatt Regency Wichita brings the finest in hospitality to the heart of
downtown. From the warm and welcoming lobby to the magnificent
guest rooms and meeting spaces, Hyatt Regency Wichita abundantly
offers all that the Hyatt name represents. We are located just six miles
from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport. True to the Hyatt name,
we are among the most luxurious of Wichita's hotels.
FOR PRESHOW INFORMATION:
During set-up and show: A rotating camera will be in place for a first hand look during construction of gardens and during show at www.360wichita.com or click link in Gardens.
