A real treat for all plant lovers is on the horizon! Early October at #AMBEREXPO will bring two truly unique events centred around floristry.
Attack of the Giants – Carnivorous Plant Festival – GDAŃSK – FlowerShock
Event description:
Step into a fabulous, green world filled with a magical tale of incredible giants. Set off on a wild journey to a fascinating land of ravenous monsters.
See what they can do, and you won't be able to believe your eyes!
Attack of the Giants is a fantastic adventure in discovering the secrets and beauty of nature. The plant world is full of brilliant engineers, timing specialists, and even some capable of building their own bungee cords! You'll get to meet all these characters together with us…!
The festival is the largest living exhibition in the world, made up of exhibits from nearly 40 countries. Unique displays, talks and plenty of extraordinary attractions for children and adults alike.
In short, a gigantic show is coming!
During the event, a special additional zone will open, where visitors will be able to buy interesting and unusual carnivorous plants straight from growers.
Schedule:
SATURDAY 1 OCTOBER
10:00 – Opening of the event, the whole exhibition and launch of all attractions
11:00 – Orchid mania, or what to do to have your windowsills covered in flowers? (talk, main stage)
12:00 – In the world of bonsai art – hosted by Włodzimierz Pietraszko, MEng (talk + shaping demonstration, main stage)
14:00 – Bubble show – soap bubble display (main stage)
14:45 – Carnivorous giants – a true story (talk, main stage)
15:30 – Balloon WOOOOOW – for children (main stage)
16:30 – Official announcement of the results and prizes of the “World of Carnivorous Plants” Art Competition (main stage)
18:00 – End of day I of the event
SUNDAY 2 OCTOBER
10:00 – Opening of the event, the whole exhibition and launch of all attractions
11:00 – Orchid mania, or what to do to have your windowsills covered in flowers? (talk, main stage)
12:00 – In the world of bonsai art – hosted by Włodzimierz Pietraszko, MEng (talk + shaping demonstration, main stage)
14:00 – Bubble show – soap bubble display (main stage)
14:45 – Carnivorous giants – a true story (talk, main stage)
15:30 – Balloon WOOOOOW – for children (main stage)
17:00 – End of day II of the event
Participation in the workshops, talks and displays is included in the ticket price. There are no additional charges.
The festival is held alongside the World Exhibition of Orchids, Bonsai and Succulents. One ticket is enough for both events!
Opening hours:
from 10:00 to 18:00 (Saturday)
from 10:00 to 17:00 (Sunday)
Entry tickets:
https://bit.ly/3bH6YIH
The number of tickets in the online promotion is limited! What's more, with a ticket bought online you enter like a VIP, with no queues, and you're guaranteed entry!
Limited online pre-sale promotion:
Standard: PLN 35, Concessionary: PLN 28, Family 2+2: PLN 99
VIP ticket: PLN 119
– golden circle – guaranteed best seats at all talks and workshops
– the chance for a one-to-one chat with speakers, to ask questions
– a pack of surprise festival gadgets
– entry to the event 30 minutes before the official opening (from 9:30 on Saturday) – only you will be able to discover and see even more!
Concessionary tickets are available to: children, pupils and students up to the age of 26, pensioners and people with disabilities (those using the concession must present the necessary documents, such as ID cards, certificates, etc.)
Children up to 3 years of age – free admission (guardians must present a document confirming the child's date of birth at the entrance)
World Exhibition of Orchids, Bonsai and Succulents – GDAŃSK – FlowerShock
Event description:
A real explosion of flowers! Tens of thousands of the finest orchids, bonsai trees more than a hundred years old, and spectacular succulents from around the world are coming to Gdańsk!
Feel the incredible symphony of colours, shapes and scents. See true wonders of nature from the farthest corners of the globe.
Outstanding bonsai masterpieces from true Masters. Unique gems of fantastic orchids and the strangely cruel beauty of succulents.
These are the true stars of this spectacle! You can't miss it!
The biggest event of its kind in Europe!
Enormous arrangements and unconventional displays of the most fascinating specimens from around the world surprise visitors to the World Exhibition across the whole of Poland.
The event is made even more interesting by fascinating talks, displays and various performances that add to the whole idea of the World Exhibition.
In response to numerous questions from fans, the Organiser will set up a special zone where visitors can buy interesting plants – for amateurs and advanced growers alike. This is quite a treat for flower lovers!
The World Exhibition is held alongside Attack of the Giants – Carnivorous Plant Festival. One ticket is enough for both events!
Schedule:
SATURDAY 1 OCTOBER
10:00 – Opening of the event, the whole exhibition and launch of all attractions
11:00 – Orchid mania, or what to do to have your windowsills covered in flowers? (talk, main stage)
12:00 – In the world of bonsai art – hosted by Włodzimierz Pietraszko, MEng (talk + shaping demonstration, main stage)
14:00 – Bubble show – soap bubble display (main stage)
14:45 – Carnivorous giants – a true story (talk, main stage)
15:30 – Balloon WOOOOOW – for children (main stage)
16:30 – Official announcement of the results and prizes of the “World of Carnivorous Plants” Art Competition (main stage)
18:00 – End of day I of the event
SUNDAY 2 OCTOBER 2022
10:00 – Opening of the event, the whole exhibition and launch of all attractions
11:00 – Orchid mania, or what to do to have your windowsills covered in flowers? (talk, main stage)
12:00 – In the world of bonsai art – hosted by Włodzimierz Pietraszko, MEng (talk + shaping demonstration, main stage)
14:00 – Bubble show – soap bubble display (main stage)
14:45 – Carnivorous giants – a true story (talk, main stage)
15:30 – Balloon WOOOOOW – for children (main stage)
17:00 – End of day II of the event
Participation in the workshops, talks and displays is included in the ticket price. There are no additional charges.
- Opening hours:
from 10:00 to 18:00 (Saturday)
from 10:00 to 17:00 (Sunday)
Entry tickets:
https://bit.ly/3yHy5fV
- The number of tickets in the online promotion is limited! What's more, with a ticket bought online you enter like a VIP, with no queues, and you're guaranteed entry!
Limited online pre-sale promotion!
Standard: PLN 35, Concessionary: PLN 28, Family 2+2: PLN 99
VIP ticket: PLN 119
– golden circle – guaranteed best seats at all talks and workshops
– the chance for a one-to-one chat with speakers, to ask questions
– a pack of surprise festival gadgets
– entry to the event 30 minutes before the official opening (from 9:30 on Saturday) – only you will be able to discover and see even more!
Concessionary tickets are available to: children, pupils and students up to 26
years of age, pensioners and people with disabilities (those using the concession must present the necessary documents, such as ID cards, certificates, etc.)
Children up to 3 years of age – free admission (guardians must present a document confirming the child's date of birth at the entrance)
