Horticulture lovers and gardening enthusiasts are invited to the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden 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 ask on-site iris experts any gardening-related question. Prize-winning irises will also be on public view in the Café NOMA courtyard from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Entry to the festival is free and open to the public. For more information, call 504.658.4100.

The Louisiana Rainbow Iris Festival will take place during the combined conventions of the American Iris Society, The Society for Louisiana Irises, and the Greater New Orleans Iris Society.