Newport Beach Summer Garden Party & Virtual Tour
Join us on Saturday, August 26, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. for the Summer Garden Party, our premier annual event.
Hosted throughout our 2.2 acres of lush botanical gardens, the Summer Garden Party is a fun-filled, mission-focused evening complete with supper from 608 Dahlia, live music, a silent auction, a raffle, and much more!
Each year, our Summer Garden Party features an exciting silent auction and raffle, including unique pieces of art, trips, and the ever-popular harbor cruise with dinner prepared by our Executive Director, Scott LaFleur.
And you don’t want to miss the spectacular garden party hat contest! Prizes will be awarded for a variety of categories. Will you be a contestant or a spectator? For more information and to purchase tickets click the button below.
This event is sold out. Thank you for your support!
Ticket Pricing:
Virtual Tour + Garden Party – Member: $60
Virtual Tour + Garden Party – Non-Member: $80
Virtual Tour Only: $30
Summer Garden Party highlights include:
- Garden Party Hat Contest – enter upon arrival
- Bouquet Bar – select from a variety of blooms to create your own bouquet (two sizes available for purchase)
- Delicious food from Executive Chef Jessica Roy of 608 Dahlia restaurant
- No-host wine bar
- Raffle
- Silent Auction
- Live music and much, much more!
Special thanks to:
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sherman Presenting Sponsor:
$25,000
10 tickets
Virtual Tour
Private transport to the Garden Party for 10
Table for 10 with premier table placement
Dedicated table staff
Premium wine
Exclusive recognition as Presenting Sponsor on promo materials
Dedicated social post
Dahlia Sponsor:
$10,000
8 tickets
Virtual Tour
Private transport to the Garden Party for 8
Table for 8 with superior table placement
Dedicated table staff
Premium wine
Dedicated social post
Camellia Sponsor:
$5,000
6 tickets
Virtual Tour
Two reserved parking spots
Table for 6
Dedicated table staff
Premium wine
Orchid Sponsor:
$2,500
6 tickets
Virtual Tour
One reserved parking spot
Palm Sponsor:
$1,000
4 tickets
Virtual Tour
Foxglove Sponsor:
$500
2 tickets
Virtual Tour
Tulip Sponsor:
$250
1 ticket
Virtual Tour
Underwriting Opportunities
Underwriting contributions directly support the mission of Sherman Library & Gardens education programs and classroom enhancements at Sherman Library & Gardens and are 100% tax-deductible. All underwriters will receive a link to the Virtual Garden Tour and recognition on event materials.
2023 Garden Tour Video Production
$10,000
Supper
$7,500
Printing and Postage
$5,000
Music and Entertainment
$3,500
Welcome Beverage
$2,500
Advertising
$3,000
Bouquet Bar
$2,500
Dessert
$1,500
Hat Contest
$1,500
Party Rental (umbrellas, linens, etc)
$1,000