Plant Celebration at Centre Furnace Mansion

Saturday, May 16, 2026
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. rain or shine!

Since its inception in 1996, the Centre Furnace Mansion Plant Celebration has been a cherished tradition, evolving over the years while maintaining its original spirit—a community gathering of plant enthusiasts and garden lovers coming together to herald the arrival of spring, an abundant time of bloom in the gardens at the Mansion.

The Centre County Historical Society invites the public to attend its Annual Plant Celebration sale on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Centre Furnace Mansion from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. 

Bring your garden questions, plant samples or identification questions for Penn State Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Centre County! Master Gardeners will be on hand throughout the Plant Celebration. The Plant Celebration features native and non-native plants prepared by the Centre Furnace Mansion Gardeners, and local and regional growers.  Herbs, annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs will be available for sale.

9:00am—2:00pm

  • Plant Sale:  Plants and garden-related items for sale from Centre Furnace Gardeners and local vendors will be on display.
  • Books & garden related items will be for sale in the Mansion’s Hearth Room.
  • Open House: Centre Furnace Mansion, gardens and grounds open for visitors to explore.
  • Ask a Master Gardener: Penn State Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Centre County will answer questions, identify and evaluate plant samples 

Love the Plant Celebration? We could use your help! Check back for the volunteers sign up link!

Interested vendors should contact Johanna Sedgwick at jsedgwick@centrefurnace.org.

2025 PARTICIPATING PLANT CELEBRATION VENDORS

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GO NATIVE TREE FARM
We offer nearly all of the eastern North American woody plant species. Please contact us at info@gonativetrees.com to pre-order!
MEADOWSWEET NATIVE PLANT FARM
Variety of native plants.
FIDDLER'S BEND
Native and pollinator-friendly plants, flowers, vegetables, herbs, and pollinator hotels.
CFM GARDENERS
Perennials and Native plants from the CFM gardens and donations from CFM Gardener’s personal gardens.
THE ROCK GARDEN NURSERY
The Rock Garden grows native perennials and a selection of other flowering plants.
COMMON GROUND ORGANIC FARM
We grow nutritious organic produce for our local community. We are dedicated to the land, nurturing the soil, and acting as responsible stewards in our relationship with the earth and what it can provide.
BACKYARD FOREST
I propagate beneficial trees, perennials, and shrubs which are native to the region and/or have specific benefit to regional wildlife.
THE GARDEN
The Garden is a small family owned and operated greenhouse and farm in Centre Hall. We have been growing to sell since 2007.
DEB'S FLOWER FARM
Deb’s Flower Farm grows cut flowers for all occasions. We specialize in dahlias which bloom in a multitude of colors. Our fresh bouquets are also available May- October at the Downtown State College Farmers Market on Locust Lane.
ROSE FRANKLIN'S PERENNIALS
We specialize in growing plants which attract hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden. During the summer months, we also offer monarch eggs, caterpillars, and pupae.
SHUEY'S MARKET & GREENHOUSE
Annuals, bedding plants, sometimes vegetables and beautiful hanging baskets. 6 generation owned farm with 3 greenhouses.
MASTER GARDENERS OF CENTRE COUNTY
Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Centre County will be on hand to answer your plant, pollinator and garden questions.

Photos from the 2024 Plant Celebration preparation and event day: