Get ready for THE coolest bash of the year! We're kicking off the Carolina Strawberry Festival on April 27th, 2024 from 1 PM - 6 PM with an epic party filled with live music, great food, and a variety of beverages!
Join us for an unforgettable moment of fame at the Strawberry Festival's Garden Gala exclusive Red Carpet Walk! Pose in front of our specially curated Strawberry Festival backdrop, designed to capture the essence of the event. It's the ideal setting for striking that perfect pose!
Get ready to groove with The Catalinas! Renowned for their vibrant beach music vibes and electrifying stage presence, they're the go-to band for city festivals, weddings, and private parties, rocking a diverse range of tunes that appeal to all generations. Catch The Catalinas live from 2pm to 6pm – it's bound to be a blast!
Indulge in a fantastic array of spirited delights from the best drink maestros in town! Get ready for a sip of the extraordinary!
Indulge in mouthwatering delights from a smorgasbord of vendors, ranging from food trucks to sizzling wood-fired, brick oven pizzas! Get ready for a flavor-packed feast that'll make your taste buds dance with joy! *Delicious bites are not included with your ticket unless you're living it up in the VIP section!
As The Garden Gala wraps up at 6:00 PM, the excitement doesn't end there! Join us for the official after-party at Mad Boar Restaurant & Pub! Delight in delicious bites, groove to the lively tunes of The "B" Side, a honky-tonk band, and create unforgettable memories throughout the night. The "B" Sides will be performing from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM! If you're interested in dining at Mad Boar, we recommend making a reservation. Don't miss this opportunity to extend the celebration into the late hours with friends and fellow gala enthusiasts!
Maximize your Garden Gala experience with a VIP ticket! For just $75 you'll score:
Hurry, limited spots up for grabs – grab your VIP ticket now! Ticket's will increase to $80 the day of the event.
Get in on the excitement at The Garden Gala! Snag your general admission ticket for just $35, and dive into the party with:
Don't miss out – let's make it a gala to remember! *Tickets available for purchase at the door. Koozies while supplies last. Tickets will increase to $40 the day of the event.
Please reach us at info@thegardensofsenc.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
The Garden Gala marks the exciting start of the Wallace Strawberry Festival! Join us as we celebrate the arrival of Spring in Duplin & Pender County!
We have 2 ticket options for The Garden Gala!
VIP Experience - $75 pre-ordered, $80 on the day of the event.
General Admission - $35 pre-ordered, $40 on the day of the event.
When you purchased your Garden Gala ticket, you had the option to receive it via email and/or text message. Kindly present your unique QR code to the greeter upon arrival. Each ticket includes a distinct QR code that cannot be replicated. If you're unable to locate your email receipt, please reach out to us before the event. We're here to assist you!
Certainly! The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina are bursting with vibrant blooms! We strongly encourage you to take a stroll through the gardens and revel in their beauty.
Exciting news! The Garden Center at Johnson Nursery will be open throughout the Garden Gala. Take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill all your landscaping needs while you enjoy the festivities!
The Catalinas will be bringing their lively beach tunes to the Garden Gala from 2 PM to 6 PM. This renowned band earned induction into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in 2013 and the Beach Music Hall of Fame in 1995.
Certainly! We're actively seeking enthusiastic volunteers to become part of our team! Explore our volunteer page for further details.
The Garden Gala is an outdoor celebration! We'll feature two catwalks and numerous selfie spots, so we encourage you to dress to impress! Consider attire suitable for an outdoor wedding. Please wear appropriate footwear as the paths in The Gardens are lined with mulch and cedar chips.
Outside food and beverages are not permitted at The Garden Gala.
Absolutely! Our "Snack Shack" will be serving up wood-fired pizza, hotdogs, and sliders available for purchase at The Garden Gala. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres in the VIP area are exclusively for VIP ticket holders.
Exciting news! A photographer will be capturing moments at the Garden Gala, so be sure to dress your best and get ready to shine!
Kindly maintain the beauty of our gardens! Avoid walking on plants and ensure trash is disposed of properly in the designated trash cans and recycling bins.
Absolutely! You're welcome to bring a folding or camping chair and a shade umbrella to enhance your enjoyment of the Catalinas performance. However, kindly refrain from bringing tents or any structures that may obstruct the view for other concert-goers.
Typically, we warmly welcome your furry family members at The Gardens. However, considering the presence of alcohol at this event, we highly recommend leaving them at home for their safety during The Garden Gala.
Certainly! The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina provides abundant parking to accommodate thousands of guests.
While our campus is smoke-free, we do allow smoking in the designated parking area.
The Garden Gala takes place at The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina, situated at 985 Johnson Nursery Rd, Willard, NC 28478.
The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina is a non-profit botanical gardens that is a sister company of Johnson Nursery. Therefore we are located on the same grounds.
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