Plant Native! Festival » Henrico County, Virginia

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Saturday, October 24, 2026 9am – 1pm – Dorey Park

A celebration of native plants, the ecosystems they support, and local organizations working hard to protect our environment. We’ll have native plant vendors, educational booths, kid activities, free plant vouchers, and more! The event will be located next to the Dorey Park Farmers Market at 2999 Darbytown Rd, Henrico, VA 23231

Tree Giveaway

There will be a tree giveaway again at this year’s festival. We will be giving away 750 one-gallon potted trees on a first come, first served basis. One tree per household will be given while supplies last. Links to information about each tree are provided below. Please research your tree before you come to the event.

Canadian serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis)
Fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus)
Northern red oak (Quercus rubra)
Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)
Sweet bay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana)

Native Plant Sellers

Hill House Nursery
Oak Grove Trees
Fleur-de-lis Farms
Local Ecotype Richmond Natives
Good Seed Natives
Woolly Bear Natives
Natives and Blooms
Davis Natives
Sprout Natives
Flower Moon Nursery
Woodside Pawpaw

Other Sellers

By Grace Mae
Rabbit & Wren
One Little World
Marigold Paper

Food Vendors

Flavors of Truth

Informational Organizations

Sierra Club Falls of the James
Three Lakes Nature Center
Xerces Society for the Conservation of Invertebrates
Henrico Virginia Cooperative Extension/Master Gardeners
Henrico County Public Library
Fiddlehead Holistic Horticultural Services
Longan Elementary Garden Club
Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.
Hanover Virginia Cooperative Extension/Master Gardeners
Wild Ones Greater Richmond Virginia Chapter
Plant RVA Natives
Virginia Master Naturalists – Riverine Chapter
Pocahontas Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society
Henrico’s Environmental Action Resource Team
Henrico County Department of Public Works
Capital Region Land Conservancy
Keep Virginia Beautiful
Virginia Bluebird Society
NOPE Compost Co.
Blue Ridge PRISM
JRPS Invasive Plant Task Force
VA Department of Conservation and Recreation – Natural Heritage Program
Richmond Audubon Society

Native Plant Festival Vendor Application

Deadline: September 24th, 2026.

Event Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

9 am-1 pm @Dorey Park

2999 Darbytown Road, Henrico, 23231

Contact Name

Name of Organization/Business

Address

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Phone (Work)

Phone (Cell)

Please check the box that best describes your product, service, or nature of your business.

Government Agency

Community Group/ Organization

Crafts (Handmade items/items for resale – that relate to native plants/gardening/nature/environment

Native Plant Seller (VA native plants only)

Business (Information regarding services must relate to native plants/gardening/nature/environment)

Other

Will items be sold?

Yes

If yes, please attach a complete list of items to be sold, including prices.

Accepted file types: jpg, pdf, doc, png, Max. file size: 50 MB.

A business license is required to sell items on park property. Please visit the Henrico County Department of Finance page for more information. No food may be prepared day of to be sold or given away other than the permitted food vendors.

Event Reminders

The space will be available 7:30 am -8:30 am event day for set-up and vendors will have one hour after the event to break down and remove display from the park. No exhibits may be taken down prior to 1:00 pm
You will be provided with a 10’ x 10’ space, unless otherwise approved by event coordinators. Exhibitor must provide their own tables and chairs. A tent is strongly recommended but not required. If you need electricity, you’ll have to provide your own generator and extension cords.
If you are bringing a tent, you must stake them to the ground to prevent from flying away.
Vendor must keep display up and staffed continuously from 9 am – 1 pm
The event is rain or shine. You will receive a phone call no later than 7:30 am on October 24th if weather conditions become unsafe and the event needs to be postponed or canceled.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION DOES NOT GUARANTEE A SPOT ON THE FIELD

Upon coordinator’s review, we will notify all approved applicants by October 7th. Timely entries are encouraged. Currently, there is no vendor fee.

Space Required

Size of Trailer/Tent

Additional Needs

I agree to these terms(Required)

Yes, I agree.

Thank you, Henrico County Recreation and Parks, for being our co-host.

Additional Dorey Park information.