Horticulture lovers and gardening enthusiasts are invited to the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden and the Booth-Bricker Courtyard (adjacent to the Museum Shop) for the annual Louisiana Rainbow Iris Festival, presented by NOMA and the Greater  New Orleans Iris Society (GNOIS). Come view the newly-bloomed Louisiana irises in the lush sculpture garden. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase Louisiana irises, ask on-site iris experts any gardening-related questions, and even bring their own flowers in for judging. Entry to the festival is free and open to the public. For more information, call 504.658.4100.

• 7:30 – 10 am: Flower entries accepted
• 10:15 – 11:15 am: Judging
• 11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Open to GNOIS members for voting
• 12 – 5 pm: Show open to the public