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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
*OFFICIAL GARDEN SHOW HOTELS
*Virtual Tours via www.360wichita.com of the
gardens during construction and at
the Show.
*Entertainment
2010 SHOW DATES:
MARCH 3 THROUGH MARCH 7, 2010
The Show Theme is
"Gardens of the World"
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 -2010 Gate
ADULTS (16 and up) -
LADIES NIGHT TICKET FOR LADIES WHO
WHO WEAR A DECORATED GARDEN HAT - $9.00*
STUDENTS (Ages 10 thru 15 with proper school ID) - $5.50*
throughout all show
CHILDREN (4 and under free all show)
Ages 5 through 9 - $2.50*.
SENIORS New Rate in 2010
Anyone 60 years or older or born in or before 1950
Wednesday is Senior Day - $8.50*
Rest of show, Senior gate is $10.50*
GROUP/ORGANIZATION RATE - $10*
Prior to Show, call 315-946-0883
Must be bona fide club or organization
Must come as a group
Must pay as a group with a check or with one
person buying all the tickets
New in 2010 - A salute to our Armed Forces
Anyone showing identification, proving they are in
any active branch of the Armed Forces or current
Kansas Reserves, gets in FREE ON SUNDAY, MARCH 7
(does not apply to family members)
FACE TO FACE CONCERT PACKAGE DEAL - For out of town
concert goers who stay overnight at a local hotel/motel. - $9.50
Proof of concert ticket and hotel required.
Contact WGS Office at 316-946-0883 or
wichitagardenshow @sbc global.net
ADVANCE TICKETS - $10
(Available from January until February 20, 2010)
Contact Wichita Tix at 316-219-4849 to order
Advance Tickets that can be mailed to you
MULTI-DAY - $20.25*
Can only be used by purchaser-
wrist band allows multiple entries into the show)
*50 cents included to cover gate operations cost
Dates and Hours of the Show
DAY DATE HOURSWednesday March 3 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday March 4 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday March 5 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday March 6 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sunday March 7 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
NOW AVAILABLE
Are you concerned about buying that
new bird bath, flower pot or plants at the Show
because you are riding the shuttle or it is too heavy to carry around?
Your concerns are over!
–Drop them at the
PACKAGE PICK UP PLACE
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.
You purchases will be held there;
you can see the show without
carrying packages around.
Check in your purchases,
ride the shuttle back to your car. Drive
right up to the front door of
Expo Hall. 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 –
Additional parking instructions will be posted in
February, 2010.
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 Dumont 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.
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.
Bus schedules for all routes:
10 AM-9:30 PM Wednesday
10 AM-9:30 PM Thursday
8 AM-11 PM Friday
8 AM- 9:30 PM Saturday
10 AM-6:30 PM Sunday
LOOK FOR THOSE BRIGHT GREEN BUSES Contact Ivan |
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Stay at one of the
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 availability).
RSVP by February 15, 2010
Also, ask for an official Wichita Garden Show
poster free with your room.
Stay overnight, March 3, attend
the Garden Show (Paul James will be
there at 5:00 PM)
and the Face to Face Concert at
Intrust Arena
(featuring Elton John and Billy Joel).
When making your reservation,
ask for a discounted
Garden Show ticket good for March 3
or March 4. Offer limited to the
"Official Wichita Garden Show Hotels"
Listed in order of registration as an Official Garden Show Hotel.
 | Just 10 minutes from downtown. HOLIDAY INN |
316-686-7131 OR 1-888-558-5113
Email: mbusch@kinseth.com
Single or double occupancy: $94.33 Other specials: Indoor/outdoor pool, business center, free high-speed internet, work out room, Green Mill |  |
If you are traveling to Wichita, Kansas, our hotel is the perfect choice for you.
There are many hotels in Wichita, but none can compete with our great value and convenient location. Our award-winning Green Mill Restaurant serves breakfast,
lunch and dinner. Room service is also available from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM. We invite you to swim in our indoor and outdoor pools, relax in the whirlpool and
work up a sweat in our state-of-the-art Fitness Center. Always accommodating,
the HOLIDAY INN, Wichita, KS, Hotel is a quality name you can trust."
Directions from Century II Civic Center:
Take Douglas east to Main Street, turn right on
Main St. and proceed south to Kellogg/US 400, turn east on Kellogg and proceed to Rock Road.
The Holiday Inn is located on the south corner of Kellogg and Rock Road.
BEST WESTERN GOVERNOR'S INN & SUITES |
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4742 South Emporia |  |
THE COMFORT |  |
7515 West Taft Street Only 5 miles from Century II Convention Center 316-773-1700 |  |
 Free Hot breakfast including coffee, juice, milk, fresh waffles, eggs, breakfast meats, biscuits and gravy, hot and cold cereals and pastries. Your stay at Comfort | Double occupancy: $99.95 including |
Directions from Century II Convention Center:
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COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT WICHITA |  |
 | 820 East 2nd St. North Just under 1 mile from Century II Convention Center
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Double Occupancy: Standard room: | Full breakfast Within walking distance of |
Directions from | Courtyard Marriott Wichita |
 | HYATT REGENCY WICHITA | ||
400 Waterman Adjacent to Century II 316-293-1234 |  | ||
| Double Occupancy: Enjoy beautiful accommodations featuring relaxing decor and stunning river views. Deluxe amenities include: Portico bath amenities, separate work area with wireless high-speed Internet access, one King or two Double Grand Beds with ultra-plush pillows, the softest sheeting and thick down blankets--all piled atop irresistible pillow-top mattresses. | ||
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.
| ENTERTAINMENT Especially for seniors Thursday, March 4 Safira's Center for World Dance | Friday, March 5 Saturday, March 6 1 p.m. San Miguel Folkloric Dance 2 p.m. Aloha From Kansas Elvis Tribute Band The Aloha From Kansas Elvis Tribute Band features Marshall Matthews. Nothing could be more American than an Elvis Tribute. |
