Tulips, Tea, and Treats, Oh My!

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Treat mom to a delightful day in Edinboro at the gorgeous Goodell Gardens and Homestead. The day will feature over 30 local vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, massage chairs, children's activities, and a special tea time for mom, with pastries and flower arrangements.

SATURDAY, MAY 11

Let's face it, for most families, it's mom who makes the world go 'round. They only get one dedicated day each year to celebrate them, so it's nice to make that day special. This Mother's Day weekend, Goodell Gardens and Homestead will be hosting an event to do just that.

Goodell's director Amber Wellington organized the inaugural event last year and is bringing it back for the second annual Mom's Market Event: Tulips + Tea + Treats. "We will have over 30 local vendors that will have handmade children's clothing, custom permanent jewelry, locally grown flowers, arts and crafts and more. Plus Dawn's Grazing Creation will have delicious mini pancakes sundaes and a local food truck," says Brittney Skrzypczak, event coordinator.

There will be complimentary chair massages from Lake Erie Massage Therapy for market shoppers as well as music by Erie singer/songwriters Optimistic Apocalypse (from noon to 2 p.m.) and Jess Royer (from 2 to 4 p.m.).

Additionally, there will be activities for kids and families to enjoy together including plant themed crafts, nature scavenger hunt, and lawn games. Goodell's well-known trails and gardens will be ready to explore as well as a brand new labyrinth that is set to be dedicated on May 4. Local garden clubs Spring Creek Garden and Town and Country Garden Club will also be on hand.

For an additional ticket charge from noon to 3 p.m., visitors can "build your own local flower bouquet with Bella's Blooms in the Event Barn while enjoying a bee pollen pastry from Herb & Honey Bakery and tea from Sacred Ayla," adds Skrzypczak.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. //Goodell Gardens and Homestead, 221 Waterford St., Edinboro // Market is free, for add-on tickets, $40 // Tickets and info: tickets.eriereader.com