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Cantigny Spring Fest This Saturday: Get A Behind The Scene Greenhouse Tour

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Cantigny Spring Fest happens this weekend: Saturday , May 18, 10 am – 4 pm
Admission: $12 (Free for ages 15 and under!)
Admission plus Terrarium Bar: $40
Admission plus Backstage Pass: $50

Address: 1S115 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189-3353, United States

Parking $5 per car

Celebrate the season with Spring Fest at Cantigny! Enjoy the park with a visit to our beautiful gardens. Stop by McCormick House as we host our first-ever marketplace inside the historic home. This market features talented artisans showcasing their creations — a curated shopping experience with 30 vendors offering jewelry, pottery, art, and more! A craft coffee and pastry bar will be set up on the South Porch to enhance your visit.

Want a piece of Cantigny for your own garden? Don’t miss our Bulb Sale — another popular stop at Spring Fest. Tulip bulbs of the highest quality will be 25 for $10.

Families can participate in our inaugural family fun walk through the gardens complete with a gnome scavenger hunt for a chance to win prizes. Additional family activities include inflatables, lawn games, plant crafts, animal encounters, and more!

𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧
Enjoy live music performed by the Gleeson Irish Trio at our new-for-2024 beer garden in South Grove! Have a cold brew or a specialty beverage from the Mimosa and Bloody Mary bar. Explore our delicious French-themed menu or go with traditional favorites including hot dogs, brats, and pulled pork sandwiches.

𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐁𝐚𝐫 ($𝟒𝟎)
Feeling creative? Craft your own botanical masterpiece at this station hosted by Leelee’s Garden. This is a specialty experience that must be reserved in advance. Purchase your Terrarium Bar ticket while supplies last!

𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 ($𝟓𝟎)
Check out our backstage pass for small group tours of the greenhouse. The pass includes a drink ticket, a guided greenhouse tour, and 25 Cantigny tulip bulbs that you will pre-order and pick up in the Visitor’s Center. Quantities are limited for this special VIP opportunity.

Purchase your tickets here: https://cantigny.org/event/cantigny-spring-fest/

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