Name: The Big Bloom Party
Start: 2025-04-11T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-11T21:00:00-04:00

The Big Bloom Party

Please note: The Big Bloom will take place despite the rainy forecast and will still be lots of fun with the party moved inside.

Join us for an adults-only evening of music, art, and beauty as we celebrate spring at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden! Immerse yourself in a world of artists, aerialists, dancers, and stunning costumes, all set against the backdrop of millions of blooms. Grab a flute of champagne from a fairy’s outstretched hand, stop under the majestic Darlington Oak for a hand-typed poem, be enchanted in beautiful song, and even contribute to the tapestry of the night by helping artist Matt Lively create a stunning collaborative mural.

Dress in your springtime finest (flower-inspired attire encouraged) and prepare to be swept away by the joyous spirit of the season’s renewal.

Purchase your tickets here

Non-member Adult: $30 online; $40 at the door (become a Garden member to save on this and other events)
Member Adult: $20 online; $30 at the door

This event is rain or shine! The Big Bloom will be moved indoors if stormy weather calls for it, and the evening will still be lots of fun!

Event Details

Please Note: The Big Bloom will take place despite the rainy forecast and will still be lots of fun with the party moved inside.

Ticket Info:

Non-member Adult: $30 online; $40 at the door (become a Garden member to save on this and other events)
Member Adult: $20 online; $30 at the door

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Entertainment for The Big Bloom will include:

Aerialists from Cirque de Sacrilosa, performing throughout the Garden.
Musical duo Lucy Kilpatrick and Ken Kellner will perform keyboard and vocals in the Rose Garden.
Poems for People’s A. Logan Hill will write poems for passersby beneath the Darlington Oak.
Artists from our new Homes & Habitats exhibition including: Matt Lively, who will guide visitors in creating a large mural on canvas, displayed on fences surrounding the Conservatory construction; Heather Beardsley will be leading an activity of writing and drawing on seed paper; Dietrich Teschner will be here recording sounds and memories to add to his sound installation.

Conservatory Menu

Hummus $8
Mini Naan | Carrots | Celery

Full Bar featuring specialty cocktail Lavender Lemonade
Vodka | Lavender | Simple Syrup | Lemonade

Flagler Garden Menu

Champagne/Wine Bar

Strawberry Shortcake
Shortbread | Macerated Strawberry | Whipped Cream | Mint

Smores Tart
Graham Cracker | Chocolate Mousse | Shortbread Tart |
Bruleed Marshmallow

Important Details

Food and drinks will be available for purchase. No outside food or drinks are permitted.
This event is rain or shine. The event will be moved inside if stormy weather calls for it (and it will still be lots of fun!)
Refunds are offered only if the entire event is canceled.
Small, personal umbrellas are permitted in case of rain.
No backpacks or large purses are permitted
No professional cameras are allowed.
Unopened water bottles and empty refillable water bottles are allowed; the Garden has refillable water stations.
Parking is available in the lots at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Ticket holders are encouraged to carpool and rideshare if possible.
Absolutely no illegal substances, illicit goods, fireworks, weapons, guns, knives or laser pointers will be permitted at the event and violators will be held accountable and prosecuted according to state and federal law.
No pets are allowed except for service animals that align with the Garden’s policy that follows the ADA standard.