Spring is nature’s celebration of life. The promise of new beginnings fulfilled in sprouts and blossoms. Oscar Wilde said, “a flower blossoms for its own joy.” And we say Atlanta comes to celebrate the blossoms and blessings of spring at the Garden!
Garden Party is Atlanta’s perennial spring event that embraces the joy of life, where the beauty of nature meets the loveliest people dressed in their most stunning spring display! The harmony of voices and instruments will draw us out of our wintering and we will be delighted by the delectable flavors of food and fashion. Let’s celebrate the joy of living!
Schedule: Saturday, March 23, 2024, 5 – 9 p.m.
Cost: $65 non-members ($60 members)
About the Event
- Swing into spring with the Swingin’ Medallions! This band has been delighting audiences nonstop since 1962 with their lively performance, wall of horns and flashy pants. Enjoy their classics “Double Shot (of My Baby’s Love)”, “Hey Hey Baby” and more while relaxing on the Great Lawn. Please note: This is not a traditional concert experience. The band will perform sets at 6 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Chairs will not be permitted in the Garden. Only blankets are allowed for seating on the Great Lawn.
- French-themed food is on the menu where you will find gorgeous cheeses, meats, fruit and veggies, pastries and various breads.
- Be sure to stop by one of the many bars to purchase a glass of wine and a craft cocktail while you stroll through hundreds of thousands of dazzling spring bulbs of Atlanta Blooms!
- Mary Delia Poynter of M.Delia Designs at Lucy’s Market returns with her brilliant floral work! This time in the Edible Garden where she will demonstrate fabulous kitchen garden containers. They are beautiful and edible!
- The harmonious voices and instrumentalists of Unified Sound will have guests rejoicing all night in the Skyline Garden. You’ll need to hold on to your fancy hat when the soprano hits her high notes!
- Strike a pose on the cover of the life-sized magazine and keep an eye out for fashionable floral surprises by the Off Centered Project in Levy Parterre with sets by Harmony Musical Ensemble, a trio of electric cello, violin and keyboard playing modern music with a classical twist!
- Don’t miss the final evening viewing opportunity of Orchid Daze: Reflections in Bloom by Lillian Blades.
- French-themed food is on the menu and you will find gorgeous cheeses, meats, fruit and veg, pastries and breads, and Spring salads. Dulce & Sabrosa Bakery & Catering will have guests saying, plus s’il vous plait!
- Visit one of the many bars to purchase a glass of French wine and a craft cocktail while you stroll through hundreds of thousands of dazzling spring bulbs of Atlanta Blooms!
Parking and Zoom & Bloom Perks
Parking in the Garden’s on-site deck is $10 and extremely limited, but we’re rewarding guests who arrive via rideshare, public transportation, on foot or by bicycle with express admission, a complimentary mocktail and a chance to win a pair of tickets to a future Garden event.
- Rideshare guests should proceed to the Piedmont Avenue entrance driveway. Let the parking attendant know you’re being dropped you off. The attendant will explain express drop-off instructions and give you a Zoom and Bloom ticket. Once you’ve exited the vehicle, a volunteer will direct you to the exclusive entrance.
- Redeem your Zoom and Bloom ticket at any bar for the complimentary mocktail “So Scarlet it Was,” a refreshing black tea and hibiscus blend. Include your email address on the card to enter a drawing for a pair of complimentary tickets to an upcoming event.
- Walkers, bikers and those who arrive via public transportation may greet the Visitor Center courtyard volunteer for a Zoom and Bloom ticket and directions to the express entrance.
Food and beverages available for purchase while supplies last throughout the Garden. Chairs, pets and outside food/drinks are not permitted into the Garden.
Schedule: Saturday, March 23, 2024, 5 – 9 p.m.
Cost: $65 non-members ($60 members)