WHEELING, W.Va. – Oglebay Park Resort is celebrating the beauty of the season with the Spring Flower Show, taking place April 3 through May 3. The Spring Flower Show transforms Oglebay into a living landscape of color and renewal, where natural beauty meets a full calendar of engaging parkwide experiences.
Throughout the month, the park celebrates spring with themed offerings — from a fresh flower cart and seasonal dining to live music, animal enrichment at Oglebay Good Zoo, and hands-on programming across the property. It’s a time to explore, connect, and enjoy the energy of the season.
Weekend Activities Include:
- Fresh Flower Cart
Celebrate the beauty of spring with a stop at the Fresh Cut Flower Cart inside Oglebay Lodge. Each Saturday in April from 9 AM – 1 PM, choose from a variety of fresh seasonal blooms and create a bouquet that’s uniquely yours to take home.
- Plein Air Painting in the Park
Every Saturday at 1 PM, April 4 through May 2, a plein air painter will capture scenic views from Lakeview Patio.
- Professional Golf Tips Sessions
Guests can enjoy pro tips sessions with Oglebay’s resort golf professional, offering helpful insights and techniques every Saturday in April at 1 PM at the Practice Putting Green at Route 88 Burgers & Brew.
- Seasonal Keeper Talks at Oglebay Good Zoo
Learn about the connection between animals and flowers during keeper talks at 2 PM every Saturday from April 4 through May 2. Talks are included with zoo admission and focus on spring babies, wildlife growth, and more. A full schedule of themed talks is available at oglebay.com.
- Springtime Display Kitchen Demos
Celebrate the flavors of the season during Springtime Display Kitchen Demos, held each Saturday from April 4 through May 2 at 3 PM in the Display Kitchen inside Skyline Kitchen & Bar.
- Live Music at Hickman Lounge
Every Friday and Saturday in April, enjoy live performances in Hickman Lounge from 7-10 PM, where talented regional musicians create the perfect backdrop for a relaxed afternoon or evening at Oglebay.
“The spring season is one of the most anticipated times of year at Oglebay,” said Bob Peckenpaugh, Wheeling Park Commission President and CEO. “It’s when the park truly comes alive again. From the blooms to the themed experiences woven throughout the property, it’s an invitation to step into spring and experience its beauty in every corner of the park.”
The celebration wraps up on Saturday, May 2, with a ticketed Wine & Jazz Journey. The event features an afternoon of live jazz and curated wine tastings set among the flowers throughout the park. Guests are invited to experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of spring in a relaxed, vibrant atmosphere — creating the perfect finale to a month-long celebration.
Additional parkwide experiences include seasonal dining specials enhanced with edible flowers, fresh sprouts, and garden-grown accents, a limited-time citrus and wild lavender massage at The West Spa, lakeside adventures at Schenk Lake, and more.
Guests are encouraged to plan their visit during the Spring Flower Show and can view the full schedule online. For more information, visit: https://oglebay.com/calendar/event-calendar/spring-flower-festival/
Oglebay’s seasonal gardens, from welcoming entrance beds to the 16-acre Bissonnette Gardens, are made possible through the generosity of dedicated donors who help bring vibrant beauty to the park each year. Learn more about supporting the gardens at oglebayfoundation.org.
