Lewes In Bloom

BRINGING BEAUTY TO LEWES

Special Event
Lewes in Bloom Welcomes Advisors from America in Bloom July 12-15th, 2026

For the 6th time since our founding in 2001, Lewes in Bloom welcomes advisors from America in Bloom to our beautiful maritime city. America in Bloom was founded by a group of horticulture industry professionals to connect people to the benefits of plants, trees, and flowers. Lewes in Bloom founder Warren Golde said "America in Bloom has been instrumental in the progress of Lewes and its beautification efforts".

Learn about the 8 Criteria used by America in Bloom to evalute communities.

Lewes in Bloom Founded

Lewes in Bloom Enters 1st AIB Competition

Lewes in Bloom Wins AIB Award

Lewes in Bloom wins AIB Award

Welcome America in Bloom advisors

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The America in Bloom competition is not simply a beauty contest, nor is it based solely on the advisors' visit to our community. America in Bloom evaluates communities using a detailed set of metrics that measure multiple aspects of a city. The criteria is used to guide communities on becoming more beautiful and vibrant..

Many things that make our community special occur behind the scenes from programs, collaborative partnerships, and volunteer efforts. These things may not be immediately visible, yet they are provided in a detailed Community Profile that is submitted to the AIB advisors. Our Community Profile is an opportunity to tell the complete story of Lewes and how our community meets each of the America in Bloom metrics.

“It’s like opening this wonderful Christmas present. You have done a phenomenal job. Coming across on the ferry and then taking the road coming in was really very, very special.”

— Evadne Giannini America in Bloom Advisor

“We have a great group of volunteers; our patrons & head patrons take so much pride in what they do. It’s the city that wins the award."

— Warren Golde, Founder Lewes in Bloom

Lewes in Bloom, INC., was founded in 2002 by a small group of dedicated volunteers on a mission to promote and maintain the beautification of Lewes public gardens and parks through citizen volunteerism. Our garden patrons maintain numerous gardens throughout Lewes in our City Gardens program and Children's Learning Garden program. The Art in Bloom program of Lewes in Bloom plans public art installations in Lewes, often in collaboration with other organizations.

Learn more about City of Lewes gardens, The Children's Learning Garden and Art in Bloom below.

Membership

Events

Throughout the year, Lewes in Bloom holds public & member events such as the Annual Tulip Dig, Summer Mondays & Fridays at the Children's Learning Garden & much more! View our full calendar of events, click here.

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