Blooming Flowers Highlighted at Rose Day Festival

Somerset, NJ -- Come and smell the roses.

Flowers will be in peak bloom at the 41st annual “Rose Day Festival" on Saturday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Rudolf W. van der Goot Rose Garden at 156 Mettlers Road, Colonial Park, Lot A, Somerset (Franklin Township).

Featuring scheduled events include:

11:00 A.M –12:30 P.M. Dan Kassel: Contemporary Cellist Extraordinaire

11:30 A.M. Guided tour of the Rudolf W. van der Goot Rose Garden

1:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M. Hula Hoop Performance

2:30 P.M.-3:30 P.M. Hula Hoop Workshop - “Intro to Hoop Dance” for ages 7 to adult with Jesse Hoops

1:00 P.M.-2:30 P.M. Musical performance by Astrograss Bluegrass Band

3:30 P.M.-5:00 P.M. Musical performance by De Tierra Caliente Latin Band

3:15 P.M. Guided tour of the Rudolf W. van der Goot Rose Garden

Rose Sale while supplies last

Admission to the event is free, however the Rose Garden welcomes donations!

For further information, call 732 873-2459, ext. 21 or NJ Relay Service at 711 for individuals with a hearing or speech impairment. Information on this event and other Somerset County Park Commission activities may be found on the Internet at www.somersetcountyparks.org.

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