Valentines in the Garden Event Guide

Welcome to Valentines in the Garden! Premium ticket holders enter beginning at 6 p.m., general admission at 6:30. The event ends at 10:30.
Event Map Itinerary

Boarding Instructions

In the Hardin Visitor Center, pick up the "passports" that will guide you through your experience, one per person. Please note that premium ticket passports include two complimentary mocktails.

Boarding Instructions

Make your way through all five food locations, getting stamped in each line. Have your photo snapped and printed by ShutterXpress on the Great Lawn or Lanier Terrace for a keepsake of your experience.

Know Before You Go

  • Parking is $10 per vehicle. See details below.
  • Doors open at 6 p.m. for premium ticket holders, 6:30 for General Admission.
  • Guests 21 and older may purchase cocktails throughout the Garden. Garden bars accept debit/credit cards only. IDs will be checked at each bar. Limit two drinks per ID. Alcohol service ends at 10 p.m. The event ends at 10:30.
  • This event is rain or shine. No refunds will be issued.
  • The Garden and its parking facility are credit card only.
  • The Garden prohibits smoking, including vapes.

Parking

Parking in the Garden’s on-site deck is $10 and extremely limited. Guests arriving via rideshare services may be dropped off near the Garden entrance and will be rewarded 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 “Golden Afternoon” a refreshing peach lemonade. 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.

Culinary Destinations

Fly around the world in whatever order you choose! One serving per guest, please.

Day Hall • Peru
Proof of the Pudding

Peruvian Bass Escabeche with Causa de Papa (Gluten Free)
Golden mashed potatoes infused with lime and ají amarillo (yellow-orange chili pepper), topped with seared bass and a tangy escabeche sauce of onions, peppers, and spices

Causa de Papa (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Golden mashed potatoes infused with lime and ají amarillo (yellow-orange chili pepper), topped with a tangy escabeche sauce of onions, peppers, and spices

Mini Passion Fruit Mousse Cake (Vegetarian)
White cake soaked in passion fruit syrup topped with passion fruit mousse and fresh raspberry 


Mershon Hall • Caribbean
LowCountry Catering

Mojo Smoked Pork 
Citrus and garlic marinated pork shoulder(GF), coconut rice arancini(V), black bean puree (GF)(PB)

Mojo jackfruit (Vegetarian)
Citrus and garlic marinated jackfruit (GF)(PB), coconut rice arancini(V), black bean puree (GF)(PB)

Guava Cheesecake Shooters (Vegetarian)

Chocolate Coquito Cupcakes with Coquito buttercream (Vegetarian)


Gardenhouse Gallery • Japan
Bold Catering & Design

Tuna Harumaki (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
spicy tuna, mixed greens, vermicelli and citrus ponzu 

Teriyaki Tofu (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
pan-fried tofu, mushrooms, green onions, sesame seeds and soy glaze

Matcha Cake (Vegetarian)
with a green tea mousse

Black Sesame Tart (Vegetarian)
with yuzu curd and dark chocolate


Georgia-Pacific Classroom • India
Affairs to Remember

Punjabi Samosa (Vegan)
Potato and vegetable samosa finished with cilantro mint chutney

Gulab Jamun (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)
Potato and vegetable samosa finished with cilantro mint chutney

Gulab Jamun (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)
fried dough balls soaked in rosewater syrup


Skyline Garden, Robinson Gazebo
Mediteranean • Party Execs

Grilled Greek Chicken Served Over Skordalia, a Garlic Potato Mash (Gluten Free)
Accompanied by a chopped lemon, asparagus, and arugula salad

Skordalia, a garlic potato mash (Gluten Free, vegetarian)
Accompanied by a chopped lemon, asparagus, and arugula salad

Baklava (Vegetarian)

Tonight's Entertainment

The Off Centered Project roaming the Garden.

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Joe Grandsen in Mershon Hall

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Infinity Show Band in Day Hall

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Live DJ by Amp'd Entertainment in Robinson Gazebo

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Doug Ehlen Duo in the Georgia-Pacific Classroom

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Vow Renewal in Day Hall at 8 and 9:15 p.m.