Events Overview

GardenScape offers a variety of events to complement and aid in the enjoyment of its displays. There is always a lot to see and do. You could watch an expert tend a bonsai specimen, or see a master builder construct a natural stone wall.

Stone wall builder

Preview Reception

Before the public opening of the show, Wednesday night's Preview Reception offers the opportunity to stroll through the gardens and enjoy hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and live music in a relaxed atmosphere. This reception raises funds to benefit The Epilepsy Foundation, and tickets for the event are available in advance through the Foundation or at Wegmans. Read more about this Reception.

Masquerade Ball

The Masquerade Ball is a new and popular event within show week. Come see the garden show Friday night; stay on to join the festivities - costume or not! Learn more.

Garden tour

Early Bird Breakfast Tour

Want a more concentrated look around the display gardens, with an opportunity to pick the brains of garden experts? Our Early Bird Breakfast Tours on Friday or Saturday mornings provide the chance to view the exhibits and enjoy a delicious breakfast at the show floor in the Dome Center. You'll have the display gardens available for your personal review or join a tour with our garden experts, and receive a day pass to the show. Read more about starting your day with a GardenScape tour.

Seminars and Lectures

Hear the latest about plants and technique from national and local garden experts. GardenScape provides a full program of speakers on a variety of topics. Talks are held each hour each of the four show days. Seminars are free with show admission, so look at this year's headline presenters as well as daily schedules with seminar topics and times.

Musical performance

Performances

Pleasant surprises and interesting diversions are found amid our gardens. GardenScape always includes intriquing and entertaining performances; in the past featuring glass blowing from Corning Glass, dancers, ethnic music, simple stage plays, and musical delights.

The stage will also be the location for the Design Challenge.

Children's garden

Our Children's garden will be the site of fun activities during selected hours of the show.