Central Gardens of North Iowa

08/30/2026

Due to the weather, Picnics and Performances at Central Garden have been canceled for this evening (August 30). See you next Sunday!

08/30/2026

The Summer Garden Party was a wonderful evening. Great music, food, and drinks. And, as always, great people to share the gardens with. We appreciate all the support from the community that made this event so successful. Our thanks to the many companies and individuals that contributed to the silent auction, and to all the people who were so generous in buying those items. What a fantastic evening; we are truly grateful.

08/27/2026

Looking for the perfect place to gather, celebrate, or host something special?

Bid on a 4-hour rental of Central Gardens’ Nature Education Pavilion, valued at $275!

The Pavilion is a beautiful setting for:

Birthday and graduation parties
Bridal and baby showers
Family gatherings
Meetings and retreats
And more!

Planning a wedding? Pair this complimentary Pavilion rental with the Ceremonial Lawn and Moon Gate for a gorgeous backdrop to your ceremony and special day.

Every auction bid helps support Central Gardens and keeps our gardens, programs, and community events growing all year long. 🌸

Join us this Saturday, and celebrate with purpose! Summer Garden Party

08/26/2026

🍷 Thank You, Lazy Acre Vineyard!

We’re grateful to Lazy Acres Vineyard in Lake Mills for donating a case of wine to be served at this year’s Summer Garden Party!

Their generous support helps make this special evening possible while also supporting Central Gardens and the programs, events, and beauty our community enjoys throughout the year.

Thank you for helping us raise a glass to the Gardens! 🌿🥂

Join us this Saturday for the Summer Garden Party!

08/26/2026

This Saturday! Join us for the social event of the season. Summer Garden Party

Party in the Gardens is a ticketed special event supporting the nonprofit. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

08/25/2026

Add a special piece of Green Bay Packers memorabilia to your collection at the Summer Garden Party Auction!

🏈 2025 Packers Give Back Football

Original signatures were obtained from all Packers players and coaching staff at the beginning of the 2025 regular season, then transferred to this commemorative football.

Whether you're a lifelong Packers fan, a sports memorabilia collector, or looking for a one-of-a-kind gift, this is an auction item you won't want to miss!

🌿 And remember, every bid helps the Gardens bloom. Proceeds from the Summer Garden Party support Central Gardens and help make our beautiful gardens, free admission, programs and community events possible throughout the year.

🎟️ Join us at the Summer Garden Party on Saturday, August 29, and get ready to bid!

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08/24/2026

✨ ONE-OF-A-KIND FINDS. MORE THAN $11,000 IN AUCTION ITEMS. ONE NIGHT TO SUPPORT THE GARDENS. 🌿

The Summer Garden Party Auction is packed with incredible experiences, local favorites, handcrafted pieces and truly one-of-a-kind items.

A few highlights you'll have the chance to bid on:

🏈 Sukup Skybox Experience — 2 tickets to Iowa State vs. Bowling Green, including food — $750 value

🌿 Country Landscape — Two separate $500 gift cards

🌊 Clear Lake Getaway Package — Overnight stay at Lakeside Inn, $100 to The Landing, Mini Bogg Bag & apparel — $500 value

🎳 Lake Pin & Play Party Package — A party for 12 with bowling, arcade play, pizza, pop and more — $225 value

🎨 Original & Local Art — including a watercolor by Clear Lake artist Dee Frederick, fused-glass garden art, Craig Kienast photography, Central Gardens-inspired watercolor note cards and more

🪵 Handcrafted Woodworking by Paul Brown — including a beautiful four-level plant stand and Mission/Arts & Crafts-style candle stands

🧶 Beachside Blooms Crochet Collection — a handmade 41"x41" blanket featuring yarn imported from the UK, plus coordinating handmade pillows

📸 Family Portrait Packages from Images Photography — five opportunities to receive a $400 portrait package with a $100 donation

⛵ Clear Lake Experiences — pontoon rental, weekend golf cart rental, golf packages, dining, entertainment and more

…and that's only a small look at what's waiting for you!

These aren't just auction items. Every bid helps Central Gardens bloom. 🌸

When you purchase a Summer Garden Party ticket or bid on an auction item, you're supporting the Gardens throughout the entire year, helping provide free admission, community programs and events, and the care of our 20 themed gardens enjoyed by more than 25,000 visitors annually.

🌿 Come for the party. Bid on something extraordinary. Help keep Central Gardens growing.

🎟️ Summer Garden Party
Saturday, August 29

08/19/2026

The Party That Makes It Possible: Auction Spotlight

Our Summer Garden Party auction is filled with special items that celebrate both the beauty of Central Gardens and the generosity of our community partners.

📷 Central Gardens Photography Package
Take a little piece of the Gardens home with you! This package includes two 11" x 14" prints featuring photographs taken at Central Gardens by Craig Kienast, along with six garden note cards.
Donated by Images Photography

📷 Family Portrait Package Opportunity
Images Photography is also offering a special opportunity: five people who donate $100 will each receive a family portrait package valued at $400.

That means your support of Central Gardens can also become a beautiful keepsake for your own family!

Every ticket purchased, donation made and auction item won at the Summer Garden Party helps support the programs, events and free admission that make Central Gardens accessible to our community throughout the year.

🌸 Join us for The Party That Makes It Possible and help another year at the Gardens bloom.

Summer Garden Party | August 29