By Kellie Speed Jun. 17th, 2011

For the first time in 30 years, the United States has been chosen to host the 2011 World Flower Show and it is here in Boston through the weekend. The show will feature 630 floral designs from 32 countries, floral art demonstrations and a series of lectures.

The tri-annual event has been previously hosted in Pakistan, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa, France, Belgium, Canada and twice in the United Kingdom. At the exhibit, you will be able to check out presentations like the "America's First" demonstration. Here, six American designers have been chosen to interpret concepts that were uniquely American in origin, including the Wright Brothers, Ben Franklin's Bi-Focals, Barb Wire, Strauss Blue Jeans, Skyscrapers and The Panama Canal.

Among acclaimed demonstrators are the Grand Masters presenting "European Fusion in Flowers": Grand Masters Gregor Lersch, Alison Bradley, Brigitte Auzely, Niels Van Hemert and Carles Jubany Fontanillas. On Saturday night there is a gala celebration banquet at the Westin Hotel.

Each event/lecture is individually priced. For tickets or more information, visit Wafausa.org.