Famous Wisteria Vine Tour This Sunday

By Monrovia Weekly

Published: Thursday, March 27th, 2008

Festival to offer arts, crafts, gardens and food.

A tour of the world’s largest blooming plant, the famed Sierra Madre Wistaria Vine, has been scheduled for Sunday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the annual Wistaria Festival. Visitors are invited to stroll beneath the branches of the 113-year-old vine, estimated to weigh at least 250 tons and displaying more than a million delicately scented lavender blossoms on an arbor over a private residence.
During the Festival, the downtown area will be turned into an Art and Garden Faire, with more than 170 artisans displaying original works—clothing, jewelry, paintings, wood objects, fiber arts, garden art and other gift items. In addition, there will be attractions for kids, street musicians, a student art sale at Creative Arts Group gallery and special food items offered by local restaurants, non-profit organizations, and food vendors.
All visitors to the Vine must have tickets by advance reservation. Because parking near the Vine is limited, round-trip shuttle bus rides are provided. Shuttle Tickets are available at $10 per person; however, children under five are free. All proceeds are a donation to the Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce.
Tickets are issued for specific times in an effort to avoid long lines. Vine viewing: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Art & Garden Faire: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Advance reservations are required and tickets are limited. Make check payable to Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce. On-line tickets will be available this year at www.sierramadrechamber.com. Include check with your request for vine-viewing tickets. State your preferred hour between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Send a self-addressed envelope with adequate postage to “Wistaria Tickets,” Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce, 37 N. Auburn Avenue, Suite 1., Sierra Madre, CA 91024
The private residential Wistaria Vine gardens are sloping and are reached by stairs without railings. Access to the garden is incompatible for persons with limited mobility. No wheelchairs, walkers, or strollers are allowed on the grounds. For more information, contact (626) 306-1150 or goto www.sierramadrechamber.com

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