May Market
Stock up on unique plants, gardening accessories, handmade jewelry, lawn decor and more at Phipps' 88th annual May Market.
Celebrate spring at our annual May Market, a bustling marketplace where Phipps horticulturists, local nurseries, farms and other vendors come together for a market of ultra-green proportions. May Market is free and open to the public, making for the perfect Mother’s Day weekend outing!
Organic herbs and vegetable seedlings, tropical plants, succulents, annuals, perennials, and many other seasonal favorites are among the offerings that green thumbs can expect to find at May Market. Plus, guests can expect even more variety in products such as landscaping materials, botanical art, natural body care products and more. As always, Phipps staff will be on hand to share advice!
May Market is free to attend and no advance registration is required. If you are planning to visit the Conservatory in addition to the Market, advance tickets are recommended and will be made available soon.
Participating Vendors
The Shop at Phipps, Phipps Information (Events), Phipps Tropicals (Horticulture), Dr. Phipps, Phipps Membership and Phipps Employment Opportunities (HR). Check out the list below and plan your springtime shopping for seasonal plants, handmade goods, fresh food items and much more, before the big day!
- 1:11 Juice Bar
- A. Krick Art
- Bartsch Gardens
- Belle Farm Goat Milk Soap
- Benedictine Farm
- Building New Hope | New Hope Coffee
- Bountiful Blessing Gifts
- Boyd & Blair
- Cedar Bridge Botanicals
- Cherish Creamery
- Cherry Valley Organics
- Chez Lapin
- Cutting Root Farm
- DJ's Crystal Garden
- Ethical Hope
- Evelyne's Farm
- Figberry Farm
- The Fudge Guy
- Gingerly Press
- Green Mountain Energy
- Greg's Art & Garden Iron
- Grows on Main
- Gutter Helmet
- Happy Plant Botanicals
- Home Tweet Homes
- Husk Blooms
- I See Spain
- Mars Design Studio
- Morg Makes Stuff
- Mulberry Creek HerbFarm LLC
- The Olive Tap
- Organic Mechanics
- OTTO FIN
- Our Children Our Earth: Toys & Eco Goods
- Pamelajean Werner
- The Pickled Chef
- Pittsburgh Iris & Daylily Society
- Salsa Sam's Eatery
- Sams Jewelry Shop
- Sand Hill Berries
- Sol Patch Garden
- Songbird Artistry
- South Ridge Farm
- Stained Glass and Mosaics
- Still Mill Distillery
- Tiny Seed Farm
- Tree Pittsburgh
- Una Biologicals
- Up in Suds Handcrafted Soap
- Virginia Christman Art
- Weister Lane Whimsies
- Whimsical Wardrobe Boutique
- Wigle Whiskey
- Wolf's Den Pottery
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does May Market take place?
May Market takes place on the front lawn of Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, located at One Schenley Park in Pittsburgh’s vibrant Oakland neighborhood. To find us via GPS, use 700 Frank Curto Drive as the locator address.
On what days does May Market take place?
May Market will be open Fri., May 10, from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sat., May 11, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where do I park for May Market?
Free parking for our visitors is available in the center island on Schenley Drive. Metered street parking available on either side of Schenley Drive is also free after 6 p.m. Monday – Saturday. Accessible parking is available near the Conservatory's front entrance, running parallel to the bike lane. Visitors may also seek parking in one of the nearby lots listed on our Directions and Parking page.
Will there be valet service?
Phipps will offer valet service this year dependent upon weather.
What happens if it rains on May Market Day?
May Market will take place rain or shine.
Will all vendors be accepting credit cards?
No, while credit card transactions are highly encouraged, some of our vendors do not have the ability to transact credit cards. A list of vendors and their designated payment options will be added to this page closer to the date of the event.
How do I know where vendors are in the market?
Maps will be posted around the market to help you locate your favorite vendors!
I have a ticket to visit the Conservatory for one of the May Market days; can I also visit May Market?
Yes! You can visit the market before or after your timed ticket for the Conservatory.
Can I attend without a timed reservation?
You do not need a timed reservation for May Market. However, timed reservations to visit the Conservatory are recommended.
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