BBouquets and More

10/07/2025

10/01/2025

The countdown is on! We are a few weeks away from meeting up at wonderful Fairmont Hot Springs Resort for the Montana Florist Association's 2025 Floral Retreat.

🐴 October 17-19th - Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
🐴 Hands on classes, design contest, business speaker, main stage design show, vendor shopping and networking!

Did you know the registration gives you three days of education, vendor access and meals? It's an AMAZING deal!!!! And it only happens once a year. So do not miss your opportunity.

Full agenda on website:
https://montanafloristassociation.com/

🐴Online registration is LIVE!!!!

Step 1: Click link below and register. You need to fill this out so we know who is attending!
https://montanafloristassociation.com/convention-info-and-forms

Step 2 : Confirm payment amount and pick your payment type.
https://montanafloristassociation.com/shop%2Fpay

PLEASE reach out to board member Samantha Stoffers at Bouquets and More 406-585-9492 or Bev Luedtke at Bev's Bloomers 406-676-2735 with payment questions, registration questions or anything in general. They will be more than happy to help!

09/27/2025

I’m in love

09/22/2025

Join your fellow florists and industry professionals for an unforgettable weekend at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort! Get ready for a jam-packed flower experience filled with creativity, learning, and inspiration.

Hands-On classes and Main Stage Design Show presented by Jackie Lacey, AAF, AIFD, CFD, PFCI

Industry Professional, Tim Huckabee, The Profitable Florist, joins us Saturday as our featured Business Speaker for the weekend.

Round Table discussion is Saturday, so you can have small breakout sessions to learn something quick and move on to the next presenter.

Our Design Contest is open to the first 20 to sign up. You'll be given 1 hour to create a design. All skill levels are encouraged to participate. (Please see our website for ALL details about the contest - cost/sign up etc)

Get your spurs and sequins ready for the President's Dinner Saturday night! Cocktail hour, prize giveaways, BINGO and more! Plus, you'll be able to make a special flower adornment for yourself during the day at our "Flowers to Wear" table.

So many amazing things happen at our annual floral convention and retreat! It's a fantastic opportunity to network, connect with new vendors, and keep the MFA going strong, ensuring the floral industry continues to thrive and grow!

So, mosey on over to the website to fill out the registration form and pay!

https://montanafloristassociation.com/convention-info-and-forms
https://montanafloristassociation.com/shop%2Fpay

Questions about registration or payment? We are here to answer any and all you throw at us. Please reach out to board members Samantha Stoffers at Bouquets and More, 406-585-9492 or Bev Luedke at Bev's Bloomers 406-676-2735 for any clarification you might need! Or via email [email protected]

Deadline for the MFA room rate is Friday September 26th so don't delay. Call them Phone: 406-797-3241
Toll-Free: 800-332-3272

09/21/2025

Are you already registered to attend our annual MFA Floral Retreat?

Next step is getting those rooms book. Fairmont has set aside rooms for a smoking good rate just for us! But that rate expires this coming Friday the 26th. So don't wait, give them a call!

09/17/2025

Don’t 🍃leaf🍃it too late—sign up today! "Boots, Buckles & Bouquets" is a month away!

The Montana Florists Assocation will be having their annual Floral Retreat October 17-19th at Fairmont Hot Springs and Resort in Anaconda, Montana.

Besides your knife and clippers, get those boots and hats ready to have a "giddy up good time" with your fellow floral designers and industry professionals.

🤠 How to register: click here https://montanafloristassociation.com/convention-info-and-forms
🐎 Payment options - https://montanafloristassociation.com/shop%2Fpay (add your registrations, classes etc. to the cart)
⭐Book your room - Call Fairmont Phone: 406-797-3241 or Toll-Free: 800-332-3272- ask for the special MFA Rate (good through Sept 26th so don't delay)
🤠 Brief agenda: (more detailed on the website)

Friday -
4p-5p MFA registration table open
6pm - Conversation with Tim Huckabee, Jackie Lacey AIFD,CFD,AAF,PFCI and Sponsors
“Saloon” night with vendors- food included and drinks.

Saturday :
9a-5p Vendor Shops open
9am-10am -MFA Design contest (must preregister)
10:30-11:45 1st Hands On Workshop with Jackie Lacey AIFD,CFD,PFCI,AAF (must register separately)
1:00-2:20 Round Table educational sessions
2:30-3:30 Second hands on with Jackie Lacey AIFD,CFD,AAF,PFCI (must register separately)
3:40-5:00 Floral Guru Tim Huckabee
6p-7p Wild Wild West No Host Cocktail and mingle time.
7:15p-8:30p President's Dinner - Cowboy/Cowgirl outfits encouraged! A night of food, fun and floral friends!

Sunday:
9:30a-11:30a Design Show with Jackie Lacey AIFD,CFD,AAF,PFCI
11:45p-12:45p Lunch and announcements
1:00-2:30p Resume Design Show with Jackie Lacey AIFD,CFD,AAF,PFCI

🐴 Whether you're new to the industry or a salty floral industry veteran, this weekend is for you! Our attendees vary from designers, vendors, wholesalers, freelancers and retail specialists.

⁉ Questions or confusion? No worries we are here to answer any and all you throw at us. Please reach out to board members Samantha Stoffers at Bouquets and More, 406-585-9492 or Bev Luedke at Bev's Bloomers 406-676-2735 for any clarification you might need! Or via email [email protected]

09/12/2025

Montana Florists Association

07/03/2025

We are closed July 4-5th. Have a fun and safe Holiday!

06/14/2025

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