Proudly Award-Winning Year After Year!
2023 - The South Carolina Festival of Flowers Wins 4 Prestigious Marketing Awards at the 66th Annual International Festivals & Events Association’s (IFEA) Convention in McAllen, Texas, October 9th.
The SC Festival of Flowers won awards in the following categories:
GOLD for Best Facebook Site
SILVER for Best Digital/Social Ad Series
BRONZE for Best Single Newspaper Display
BRONZE for Best Radio Promotion
The theme and creative, "Your Summer Fun Starts Here," marks the fifth time the SC Festival of Flowers has been recognized for its marketing strategy and creative.
2022 - The South Carolina Festival of Flowers received Top International Awards at the International Festivals & Events Association’s (IFEA) Convention and Expo. The annual celebration received three (3) top honors at the 65th International Festivals & Events Association’s (IFEA) Convention and Expo in McAllen, Texas, September 19th. The SC Festival of Flowers won:
BRONZE for Best Organization Website
BRONZE for Best Event Program
BRONZE for Best T-Shirt Design
The SC Festival of Flowers once again competed this year against other major festivals and events from around the world.
2019 - The South Carolina Festival of Flowers received Top International Awards at the International Festivals & Events Association’s (IFEA) Convention and Expo. The annual celebration received two (2) top honors at the International Festivals & Events Association’s (IFEA) Convention and Expo in San Diego, California on October 1. The SC Festival of Flowers won:
SILVER for Best TV Promotion (Ad Spot or PSA)
BRONZE for Best Miscellaneous Clothing - Baseball Tee
The SC Festival of Flowers competed this year against other major festivals and events from around the world.
The South Carolina Festival of Flowers is one of the Southeast Tourism Society's Top 20 Events for the month of June, 10 years running now. We are incredibly proud of our awards and this year we received international, regional and state recognition from the Festival and Events Industry’s leading associations.
2019 - The best and brightest were spotlighted at the Southeast Festivals and Events Association’s (SFEA) Kaleidoscope Awards, in Pigeon Forge on February 25 and the
SC Festival of Flowers was among the top winners. The ceremony was held in conjunction with the SFEA Annual Conference. Top festivals and events throughout the southeast were recognized for their outstanding contribution to the events industry.
GOLD - For our very own, Ruple Harley, Jr. for Best Volunteer!
SILVER for Best Other Merchandise - 12 month calendar
BRONZE for Best Event within An Event - Topiaries & Tastings Wine Walk
BRONZE for Best Event Program
2018 - The South Carolina Festival of Flowers received Top International Awards at the International Festivals & Events Association’s (IFEA) Convention and Expo. The annual celebration received four (4) top honors at the International Festivals & Events Association’s (IFEA) Convention and Expo in San Diego, California on October 1. The SC Festival of Flowers won:
GOLD for Best Event Website — scfestivalofflowers.org
SILVER for Best New Merchandise — 12 Month Calendar
BRONZE for Best Digital / Social Ads
BRONZE – Tie for Best Miscellaneous Printed Materials-Collection of Notecards
The SC Festival of Flowers competed this year against other major festivals and events from around the world.
The South Carolina Festival of Flowers was named:
EVENT OF THE YEAR 2018 by the South Carolina Festival & Events Association at their annual conference in Myrtle Beach, SC, February 13, 2019.
Also, received 2018 BEST DIGITAL/MEDIA MARKETING
2017 - The South Carolina Festival of Flowers received Top International Awards at the International Festivals & Events Association’s (IFEA) Convention and Expo. The 50th Anniversary celebration won top honors in:
• GOLD for Topiaries & Tastings Wine Walk As Best Event (Within an Existing Festival)
• SILVER for Best Organizational Website
• SILVER for Best Social Media Site - Facebook
• SILVER for Best Outdoor Billboard
• BRONZE for The Beach Towel AS Best New Merchandise
2013 - The South Carolina Festival of Flowers receives top awards at International Festival and Events Association (IFEA) Annual Conference.
SILVER - Best TV Ad Promotion
SILVER - Best Festival Mobile App
Additional Awards
SC Festival and Events Association "Event of the Year" 2013
Top 100 events in North America, American Bus Association, 2012 and 2013