2026
Native Plant Sale
Get ready to shop at a new location for 2026!
Friday • May 15 • 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday • May 16 • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
DuPage County Fairgrounds
Gate S 3
2015 Manchester Road in Wheaton
Shop in person for over 170 different types of native flowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees and get tips and recommendations from our plant experts.
Download our catalog and start planning today!
Special May 14 Presale
Purchase a ticket and shop in person 4 – 7 p.m. a day in advance of the rest while supporting the Friends of the Forest Preserve District. Only 300 tickets are available and go on sale here April 1.
Things to Know Before You Go
This year's sale is at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, Gate S 3, 2015 Manchester Road in Wheaton.
You need to purchase tickets in advance to shop on May 14. Admission is free on May 15 and 16 (no ticket required).
Inventory depends on suppliers and is not guaranteed. Supply is not restocked daily.
Sale is rain or shine, and there's no early entry.
Cash, credit, and checks are accepted.
Bring your own boxes or wagons for easy shopping.
All proceeds support educational programming at the Forest Preserve District.
Questions? Call 630-933-7248.