Charles Goodsell, the president of the Spokane Floral Association. The annual event was the brainchild of the late Mrs. The big event of the first Lilac Festival was a flower show featuring French, Persian and Chinese varieties of the city’s flower. Ethyl Goodsell), a one-day event was planned in 1938 growing to a week long festival in the following years. Under the guidance of the Associated Garden Clubs and the Spokane Floral Association (and its general chairman, Mrs. Today lilacs can be seen in every variety and color throughout all parts of Spokane as early as mid April through late May.Īccording to early records, Lila Sayre was the first person who suggested a spring Lilac Festival. By 1938 there were 30 lilacs in Coeur d’Alene Park and 144 in Manito Park on Spokane’s Southside. In the early 1930s these men encourage the local garden club to plant lilac bushes throughout the City of Spokane. The suggestion that Spokane be known as “The Lilac City” is attributed to Dr. Browne, one of Spokane’s early builders, at West 2226 Second Avenue (Brownes Addition). The first time a lilac bush appeared in Spokane was in 1906. Businesses are solicited to provide complimentary in-kind goods and services and financial support for enjoyment by the entire community and its visitors.Hospitals, nursing homes, and schools are visited by Lilac Festival Directors and the Royalty Court.Lilac Royalty Program and out-of-town Royalty Program offers professional development and growth of area youth as well as scholarships for the Lilac Royalty.
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