Join us for the Garden’s official kickoff to spring!
Enjoy live music, cocktails, refreshments, flower arranging demos and more while strolling among countless spring bulbs at Garden Party, a special ticketed event, Saturday, March 26 from 5 – 9 p.m.
Complimentary daytime admission for members and guest passes are not accepted at this special event. All guests require a timed ticket. Families welcome. Recommended attire: Garden chic.
About the Event
- Sip on a delicious complimentary cocktail or mocktail offered at all event bars
- Stop and smell the roses and snap a selfie as you walk through a fresh flower tunnel installation by this year’s event design partner, Your Best Guest.
- Take pics at our “Life Blooms On!” flower wall, or among the countless tulips, hyacinths and more – the most colorful and impressive display in Atlanta
- Have your Garden-inspired outfit captured by a 360-degree photo booth by PanoPix ATL to be entered into the best dressed contest. The winner receives a Garden Gold Ticket, which includes admission to many of the Garden’s marquee events for one year.
- Live performances by Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics on the Great Lawn
- Live performances by Piedmont Strings, a 5-piece string ensemble on the Canopy Walk
- Live performances by Unified Sound, a 15-person choir on Sourwood Terrace
- Three complimentary floral arranging mini master classes, first-come-first-served:
- Elevated Designs (5:30 p.m.): Learn pro tips for taking your flower arrangements to the next level using unique compositions and flexing techniques
- Dried Floral Installations (6:30 p.m.): Tips and tricks on vertical designs for the home or office
- Uncommon Compotes (7:30 p.m.): How to use non-traditional home items to make beautiful arrangements.
- Sunset LED Spring Parade with stilt-walkers and street performers from The Off Centered Project lead by Xclusive Percussion Drumline
- Food and beverages for purchase at the Garden Snack Bar by Party Execs Catering and Vanilla Crepes
- Exclusive Garden Party menu at Longleaf restaurant (reservations recommended: call 404-671-3063)
Tickets
General Admission
Non-member: $54.95 | Member: $49.95
Includes: Non-transferrable Drink Ticket for (1) complimentary pre-mixed cocktail or mocktail.
VIP Admission (limited to 100 guests)
Non-member: $129.95 | Member: $124.95
- Two additional Drink Tickets for Beverage of Choice (3 total drinks included)
- Exclusive access to VIP Lounge and Private Bar in Mershon Hall
- Catering by Proof of the Pudding
- Private piano lounge performances by jazz singer Melodie Fort and pianist Tyrone Jackson