Celebrate the St. Johns Botanical Garden's First Anniversary

The St. Johns Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve celebrates their first anniversary on October 19 and 20, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Built over several years, the St. Johns Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve is a labor of love with two primary missions: first, to conserve endangered species of plants from around the world, and second, to highlight and preserve delicate native species that naturally occur in Northern Florida.

Each day will include garden tours, special events, and the opportunity to visit Tiki Key—a section of the property not often open to the public.

The celebration includes live performances, vendors, and plein air artists. You can participate in the fun, and walk among the hundreds of varieties of palm trees simply enjoying this outdoor oasis.

Before you leave, check out their shop with garden items, decor, and palm trees to purchase.

The event offers fun for the whole family including bluegrass music, a wild animal show, and the Palomino Blonde featuring Wendy singing atop her gorgeous palomino horse.

Jimmy's BBQ and Mumbai Delights food trucks will sell food and treats. 

Schedule of Events

Saturday

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. — Brad Edwardson performs bluegrass tunes

Sunday

1:00 - 2:00 p.m. — Mike Rossi's Wild Wonders Animal Show 

2:00 - 4:00 p.m. — Gabe and Wendy of Palomino Blonde - Singing in the saddle on her beautiful horse

Admission: $15.00 for adults 18 - 64; $10.00 for seniors 65 and older, $8.00 for youth 8-17; children younger than 8 are free.

When: Saturday and Sunday, October 19 and 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Where: St. Johns Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, 8310, CR 13 S, Hastings, Florida 32145

How to get there: Ask your GPS to take you to the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. They are located across the street from the entrance of the large property owned by the Botanical Gardens.