SORTICULTURE, Everett's garden arts festival

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Hi! Welcome to the world of Sorticulture!

This festival based in Everett, WA, is for everyone, but particularly for those who love plants, gardening, being outdoors, and ART! Come be inspired and rev up your summer vibes.

About Sorticulture

What it is:

Sorticulture, Everett's Garden Arts Festival, is a three-day celebration of the best parts of Pacific Northwest outdoor living. Hosted in the seaside city of Everett, WA, Sorticulture is the premier festival for garden art, local plants and flowers, and handmade outdoor products. From classical to whimsical, abstract to figurative, Sorticulture features fountains, trellises, iron and cement sculpture, found objects, mosaics and more!

Sorticulture is free to attend.

Dates:

See you SOON! The 2026 dates are Friday through Sunday, June 5-7, starting at 10 a.m. each day.

  • Friday, June 5, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sunday, June 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sorticulture location:

The festival takes place in the heart of downtown Everett along Colby Avenue from Everett Avenue to the north, and Pacific Avenue from the south. We also expand east and west along California Street by Funko and Hewitt Avenue towards Port Gardner Bay. Enjoy art-filled streets, wonderful restaurants and bars, and the charm of Main Street Everett.

Here are some addresses to help you navigate to us, keeping in mind that the festival layout covers 6 city blocks:

Peoples Bank - 2702 Colby Ave.
Funko HQ - 2802 Wetmore Ave.
Sobar Coffee - 2820 Colby Ave.
The New Everett Theatre - 2911 Colby Ave.
Vintage Cafe - 1510 Hewitt Ave.
Courtyard by Marriott - 3003 Colby Ave.

Parking:

There are several parking lots surrounding the Sorticulture Festival including Everpark Garage (2815 Hoyt Ave.), Port Gardner Parking (1712 California St.), Snohomish County Parking Garage on Friday (3010 Oakes Ave.), and free 90-minute street parking is available everywhere.

Free Shuttle:

Patrons may also park for free at Everett Station (3201 Smith Ave.) and ride the fare-free Everett Transit shuttle to two spots by the festival layout. See map below. Learn more about the shuttle and view stops.

What makes Sorticulture so special?

Featured elements:

  • This is our 28th year bringing art to the garden and celebrating the rejuvenation of spring!
  • Over 140 garden artists and nurseries who will add joy and life to your garden! View the 2026 Artist and Nursery List. We have vendors from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia!
  • CISCOE MORRIS, the Pacific Northwest's gardening superhero, joins us each year. Ooh, la la! Find Ciscoe on Sunday, June 7 at 1 p.m. in the Historic Everett Theatre / New Everett Theater (2911 Colby). *Please note that only service dogs are allowed within the theater. *
  • Gardening classes - view the class schedule
  • Free collectible event poster by a local artist, Jessica Morse of Pacific Bloom Studio
  • *New* - a free shopping bag at partner booths including Peoples Bank, Downtown Everett Association, KRKO/KXA, package pick up booths and Visit Everett
  • Food trucks, snacks and beverages throughout the Sorticulture layout, and a bevy of restaurants and bars along the festival layout.
  • Wine garden hosted by Wick-Ed Wine & Social Club (2707 Colby Ave.) with live music (view the music schedule).
  • Youth activities by Imagine Children's Museum, Everett Parks, Evertt Public Library and Funko.
  • Art classes at the Schack for ALL AGES 
  • Plant clinic by WSU Snohomish County Master Gardeners and natural yard care booths
  • Package hold and pick-up and lawn games hosted by Everett Boys & Girls Club by Funko and at the south end near Pacific Ave. on Colby.
  • "Stories for Gardeners Young and Old" hosted by Everett Public Library at 10:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday at Wetmore Plaza (2720 Wetmore between Village Theatre and Cope-Gilette).
  • Free outdoor yoga classes on Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. hosted by Yoga Shala Everett at Wetmore Plaza. Bring yourself, grippy shoes (or your yoga mat!), and enjoy.
  • FREE event shuttle daily during the festival from Everett Station. Special thanks for the hardworking folks at Everett Transit.  ❤️

Questions about Sorticulture?

Frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Are dogs allowed? YES! Dogs are allowed OUTSIDE anywhere in the festival layout as long as they are on a leash. If you plan to attend a gardening class INSIDE, including Ciscoe's talk at the theater, only service dogs are allowed.
  • Is there ADA parking? YES! We designate many spots on Wetmore near Village Theatre for those with limited mobility or wheelchair using patrons and their caregivers.
  • Who hosts Sorticulture? The City of Everett puts on Sorticulture. Visit Everett is owned and managed by the City of Everett. Sorticulture is in part supported by Snohomish County Lodging Tax grants.
  • Do I need a ticket to see Ciscoe? NO! It's first come, first served at the 800+ seat Historic Everett Theatre. Arrive early for a good seat.
  • Do you have package hold and pickup? YES! We are happy to partner with Everett Boys & Girls Club of Snohomish County. Find them by Funko or on Colby near Pacific Ave. If you want to keep your items with you, bring a cart. :-)
  • Do you have a map? YES! See below.
  • What's the best address to navigate to Sorticulture? Great question. Since the layout covers several blocks, you may want to pick where you want to park and navigate to that spot. We also encourage taking our fare free shuttle, a rideshare service, bike, or park in all four directions surrounding the intersection at Hewitt and Colby (the heart of downtown Everett).

Way Finding Map - FINAL

Download map and Sorticulture directory as a PDF

Prospective Sorticulture vendors:

Want to be a vendor at Sorticulture? Learn more here.

More questions?

Please contact Kari Quaas at: 

kquaas@everettwa.gov / 425-257-7114