The seeds that Downtown Tempe Authority planted with the introduction of Tempe Blooms continue to grow.

Tempe Blooms will bring its flower power back to Downtown Tempe on Jan. 24 and 25, 2026. The two-day free event invites the community to stroll through 21 floral displays crafted by local designers as well as vendors, live music and kids activities.

In its inaugural year of 2024, Tempe Blooms earned three different awards and has been nationally recognized in dozens of organizations.

“These awards are a wonderful recognition and reinforce our commitment to creating experiences that connect people to the downtown district,” said Lori Foster, President and CEO of Downtown Tempe Authority in a statement.

The weekend celebration, which transformed downtown into a veritable secret garden, earned Downtown Tempe Authority and its presenting partner Arizona Flower Market a Gold award in the Category of Best Sponsor Partner in the 30th Annual 2025 IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Award Competition.

The IFEA Pinnacle Awards Competition recognizes outstanding festivals and events from around the world and continues to be the gold standard of achievement and inspiration for the global festivals and events industry. 

In recognition of its work on Tempe Blooms, Downtown Tempe Authority also earned a 2025 Downtown Achievement Award of Excellence from the International Downtown Association.

The one-of-a-kind experience was a leading example of why Downtown Tempe Authority was recognized as a Culture Impactor in the 2025 Tempe Arts & Culture Awards presented by the City of Tempe.

Tempe Blooms also earned an Impact Award for Best Downtown Event at the State of Downtown Tempe annual event and a Public Awareness Award from the Arizona State Floral Association.

 “We’re grateful to all of our partners and artists who help create these memorable experiences at our events, and especially to Arizona Flower Market, who helped us launch Tempe Blooms into something truly special,” Foster said in a statement.

 To learn more about Tempe Blooms in 2026, including opportunities for merchants, sponsors, and volunteers, visit downtowntempe.com/tempe-blooms.