The Carolina Strawberry Festival's Garden Gala!

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. 

• Access to the exclusive VIP tent
• 2 complimentary drinks
• Complimentary hors d'oeuvres
• Strawberry Festival T-Shirt
• Strawberry Festival koozie
• Calibrachoa Superbells® Strawberry Punch™ plant from Proven Winners®! 

Order VIP tickets here!

General Admission - $35 pre-ordered, $40 on the day of the event. 

• 1 complimentary drink
• Strawberry Festival koozie
• Calibrachoa Superbells® Strawberry Punch™ plant from Proven Winners®! 

Order General Admission Tickets Here!

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.

1. Only individuals of legal drinking age (as defined by local laws) are permitted to consume alcoholic beverages.
2. Alcoholic beverages purchased at the event must be consumed within designated areas.
3. Intoxicated individuals will not be served, and management reserves the right to refuse service to anyone showing signs of intoxication.
4. Outside alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited.
5. We encourage responsible drinking. Please arrange for a designated driver or alternative transportation if needed.
6. The event organizers hold no liability for any incidents arising from the consumption of alcohol.

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.