Garden City Festival

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April 21 - 22, 2023 • 1301 Greene Street, Augusta •

SacredHeartGardenCityFestival.com • 706-826-4700

The 2023, the Garden City Festival at Sacred Heart will encompass two full days of excitement. Noted as one of the Top 20 Festivals in Georgia, the event features two celebrated soirees, garden and floral exhibits, engaging speakers, a Vendor Market, new pop-up workshops, familyfun Seedling Saturday, and private garden tours. Festival proceeds benefit the programs and ongoing preservation of Sacred Heart Cultural Center.

GARDEN FESTIVAL HOURS & TWODAY TICKETS Friday and Saturday, April 21 & 22: 9 am - 5 pm $25

Festival and Garden Tour (After April 20, tickets available for $30 at the gate) $10 Festival-only – (Does NOT include Garden Tour. After April 20, tickets available for $15 at the gate)

TOUR OF GARDENS Friday, April 21- Saturday, April 22, 11 am - 5 pm This program offers tour participants the opportunity to visit exceptional and inspiring private gardens, not generally open to the public. Tours are throughout Augusta including historic Summerville.

THURSDAY NIGHT PREVIEW PARTY

Thursday, April 20, 6 pm- 9 pm The evening premiere of the Festival featuring delectable cuisine, musical and artistic entertainment and the first glimpse of extraordinary gardens and floral exhibits, unique plants and garden accessories in the Garden Market and a silent auction of locally sourced items.

FRIDAY NIGHT GARDEN SOCIAL

Friday, April 21, 5 - 9 pm Great toe- tapping music by local band, The Mason Jars, and a catered Pot Smoker BBQ dinner welcome guests to enjoy a casual party in the vibrant Sacred Heart courtyard garden! Prior to dinner, visit the exhibits and shop our unique Festival vendors. Separate ticket required.

SPEAKER SERIES Friday, April 21 9:30 & 11:00 am and Saturday, April 22, 9:30 & 11:00 am, and 12:30 pm Hear experts during this series including Allen Armitage, Judy Kirkland, Jennifer Millwood, Elliot Price, and Ransom Schwerzler.

SEEDLING SATURDAY Saturday, April 22, 9:00 am– 5:00 pm Families can experience and learn about gardening and pollinators with handson activities and crafts. Youth 12 and under are FREE with a ticketed adult.

FESTIVAL POP-UP DEMOS Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22 scheduled throughout both days Enjoy a selection of miniworkshops led by vendors and local guests featuring unique garden, home and lifestyle themes.

BIRDHOUSE-THEMED DESIGN CONTEST Friday and Saturday, vote for and bid on your favorite birdhouse-themed floral design! Selections will be located throughout the sacred Heart Festival area. Take home a taste of springtime to delight you and your neighborhood birds!

EXPLORE CHARLESTON WITH US Laney Museum Charleston Day-Trip

Join The Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History on its out of town day-trip to Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday, April 22nd.

Enjoy the featured destination of the newly opened International African American Museum! Also shop and enjoy lunch in the Charleston City Market. Bus leaves from and returns to the Laney Museum of Black History.

Early Bird Cost is $85

Cost AFTER February 1st is $100 Register by calling 706-724-3576. Deadline to register and pay is April 11th.

If you have questions please email cynthia@ lucycraftlaneymuseum.com