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Bloom with Bright Harbor

Bloom with Bright Harbor

September 2026 — July 2027

A year of community, connection, and growth.

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Friday, Sept 25 · 5:30–8:00 PM · Free

Recovery in Bloom

Plant propagation, pot painting, and a mini mum to take home. All are welcome.

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Pies $24 each · Order by Oct 30

Delicious Orchards Pie Fundraiser

Apple, cherry, pecan, or pumpkin — pickup Wed, Nov 25 at Salt Bridge Farm.

Community members potting mums and painting terracotta pots together at an outdoor table in early autumn
Community EventRegistration open

September2026

Recovery in Bloom

A free, hands-on community evening featuring plant propagation, pot painting, and a mini mum to take home. All are welcome — Recovery in Bloom opens the year by putting something living in everyone's hands.

Date
Friday, September 25, 2026
Time
5:30–8:00 PM
Location
Location to be announced
Admission
Free
Event details
Autumn farm greenhouse filled with pumpkins in wooden crates while visitors browse
Launch EventPlanned

October2026

Now in Bloom: Salt Bridge Farm

Salt Bridge Farm opens its gates to the community for the first time as part of Bloom. Meet the team, walk the growing space, explore programs and products, and see where the farm is heading.

Date
Date to be announced
Time
Time to be announced
Location
Location to be announced
Registration
Registration opens soon
Event details
Hands passing a freshly baked pie in a bakery box on a warm autumn table
FundraiserPlanned

November2026

Pies in Bloom

A Thanksgiving fundraiser built around something everyone already needs. Order your pies, then pick them up at Salt Bridge Farm — and while you're there, add a farm tour.

Order window
Dates to be announced
Pickup
Salt Bridge Farm — date and time to be announced
Farm tours
$10 tours available during pickup
Order link
Order link coming soon
Event details
Poinsettias, wrapped gifts, and folded donated clothing on a light wood table
Giving CampaignPlanned

December2026

Giving in Bloom

Giving does not have to mean writing a check. Giving in Bloom offers three distinct ways for the community to show up for their neighbors this winter.

Date
Date to be announced
Time
Time to be announced
Location
Location to be announced
Registration
Registration opens soon
Event details
People laughing at bingo tables surrounded by houseplants in warm indoor light
Social FundraiserPlanned

January2027

Bingo in Bloom

The greenest night of winter. Plant-themed bingo with houseplants, growing kits, and plant-related prizes on every table.

Date
Date to be announced
Time
Time to be announced
Location
Location to be announced
Registration
Registration opens soon
Event details
Two friends laughing together at a table decorated in pink and red
Ticketed ExperiencePlanned

February2027

Bestie Bloom

Not a gala. A ticketed experience designed around the people who show up for you — friends, siblings, neighbors, coworkers, and chosen family.

Date
Date to be announced
Time
Time to be announced
Location
Location to be announced
Registration
Registration opens soon
Event details
Spring storefront restaurant with a small plant pop-up stand outside
Month-long Community CampaignOngoing month-long campaign

March2027

Dine & Bloom

All month long, restaurants host Dine & Donate nights, businesses host Salt Bridge Farm pop-ups, and the community eats local, shops local, and talks openly about mental health.

Campaign window
Throughout March 2027 — dates to be announced
Participating locations
Directory in development
Pop-up schedule
Salt Bridge Farm pop-up schedule to be announced
Partner sign-up
Partner intake opening soon
Event details
Busy outdoor spring community festival with white vendor tents and blossoming trees
Signature Community FestivalPlanned

April2027

Feel Good & Bloom Fest

A major community festival focused on mental wellness and connection — vendors, activities, food, music, Bright Harbor programs, community resources, partners, and Salt Bridge Farm, all in one place.

Date
Date to be announced
Time
Time to be announced
Location
Location to be announced
Registration
Registration opens soon
Event details
Parents and a young child crafting with colorful modeling clay at a sunny table
Family Program EventPlanned

May2027

Mommy & Me Bloom

Families create together using Bloom Play-Doh kits while meeting the HOPES team and learning about Bright Harbor's children's and family services.

Date
Date to be announced
Time
Time to be announced
Location
Location to be announced
Registration
Registration opens soon
Event details
Golfers walking a lush course at golden hour during a charity outing
Signature Fundraising EventPlanned

June2027

Bloom Golf Outing & Community Impact Awards

A full-day golf outing followed by a ticketed dinner and the inaugural Community Impact Awards. The dinner is also available separately for guests who are not golfing.

Date
Date to be announced
Course
Location to be announced
Dinner
Ticketed dinner available separately — pricing to be announced
Sponsorships
Sponsorship packages in development
Event details
Colorful outdoor community birthday celebration with balloons and confetti
Community ActivationPlanned

June2027

Bloom with Stiggy: Stiggy's Birthday

Stiggy is Bright Harbor's anti-stigma shark, and June is his birthday. This activation throws him a party while reinforcing the message he carries everywhere he goes.

Date
Date to be announced
Time
Time to be announced
Location
Location to be announced
Registration
Registration opens soon
Event details
Bright turquoise ocean surface with gentle waves and expanding ripples
Season Finale ActivationConcept in development

July2027

Stiggy's Blooming Shark Week

Bloom closes its active event season with a special Shark Week-themed Stiggy activation connecting his anti-stigma message with summer community engagement.

Concept
Concept TBD
Date
Event details coming soon
Location
Event details coming soon
Event details

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