Fest-of-Ale
Explore Scarecrows in the Garden by flashlight Thursdays in October during a beer fest featuring a variety of specialty ales from cashless bars (card only) and live music.
Stroll the Garden during cool autumn evenings at Fest-of-Ale. Enjoy live music and specialty brews while exploring the Garden’s blooms and Scarecrows in the Garden.
Please note: Thursday, Oct. 22, is the Great Pumpkin-Carving Festival, a specially ticketed event with additional programming and Garden fun!
Members Free + Guest Passes Accepted
Cashless Bars (card only)
Please note: For your safety, areas of the Garden may be closed at dusk.
Music Schedule
Oct. 1: Kate Coleman
Oct. 8: Rob Platner
Oct. 15: Scotty Bryan
Oct. 22: Great Pumpkin-Carving Festival
Oct. 29: Matt Williams
Dinner at Longleaf
Enjoy dinner in the beautiful Garden restaurant Longleaf during Fest-of-Ale. Reservations not required, but recommended.
Scarecrows
in the Garden
Through Nov. 2: Enjoy discovering creative scarecrows handcrafted by businesses, individuals, schools and organizations, by flashlight during the evening hours of Fest-of-Ale.
The Great Pumpkin-Carving Festival
Oct. 22: Enjoy drinks, seasonal nosh and live entertainment as carvers compete for the most creative pumpkin at stations throughout the Garden.