2008 Calendar of Special Dates and Events
February 16
 2 pm
 Annual Winter Lecture
 Special guest Timothy Walker, Director of the Oxford Botanic Garden in England, will present a slide lecture, Color Your Garden, Color Your Life, Nurture Your Soul! at Monument Mountain Regional High School in Great Barrington, MA.

April 13

3 -- 5 pm

Annual Membership Meeting

 Annual membership meeting of the Berkshire Botanical Garden, with election of trustees and officers, reports from staff and committees.

May 1

 10 am -- 5 pm
 Visitor Center Opens
 First day of admissions for the season.  Visitor Center and Gift Shop open.
May 3 -- September 14
 10 am -- 5 pm
 Homes for Birds
Homes for Birds Extended!  Exhibition featuring 28 functional and fanciful bird houses created by craftsmen and artists from across the U.S.  Click here for details.

May 9 -- 10

 10 am -- 5 pm, Friday,
9 -- 5, Saturday
(early buying on Friday 8 --10 am, free to members, $10 non-members)

Plant Sale

Annual sale of perennials, annuals, herbs, organic & heirloom vegetables, choice trees and shrubs, rare and unusual plants, herb products, living wreaths, garden ornaments, containers, top quality compost, gift items and more. Click here for details.
June 7 -- September 14
 
 10 am -- 5 pm
 Cultivate Exhibition
 Cultivate Extended!  Twelve newly-commissioned works of art by 11 contemporary artists are featured in this new garden-wide exhibition presented in collaboration with MASS MoCA.  A companion to the show Badlands: New Horizons in Landscape at MASS MoCA.  . Click here for details
July 20
 12 noon -- 3 pm
 Children’s Garden Party
 An afternoon of garden fun for families, including activities for kids, refreshments and (2 -- 3 pm) a concert by David Grover and the Big Bear Band! Click for more information.
July 26 - 27
 10 am -- 5 pm, both days
 Berkshire Woodworkers Guild Furniture Show & Sale
 Presented by the Berkshire Woodworkers Guild, an exhibition and sale of furniture and woodworking by some of the region's finest craftspeople. Admission. For more information see berkshirewoodworkers.org
August 2 -- 3
 1 -- 5 Saturday
10 -- 5 Sunday
 Flower Show
 Annual exhibition of floral design, horticulture, including special children's classes. Entries welcome: call 413-298-3926 for details.
August 2
 5 -- 7:30 pm
 Fête des Fleurs
 Annual benefit cocktail party. Call 413-298-3926 for details and reservations.

August 16 -- 17

10 -- 5 Saturday
10 -- 4 Sunday

Stockbridge Summer Arts & Crafts Show

A benefit for the Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce, this annual show features over 50 juried arts and crafts exhibitors. Parking fee.  For more information see stockbridgechamber.org
September -- October 13
 10 am -- 5 pm daily
 Birds, Bugs & Butterflies: Bigger Than Life
Outdoor exhibition of artist Susan Carty Treat's nature sculptures. Click here for details.

September 4

5 -- 7 pm

Volunteer Appreciation Party

Our way of saying "thank you" to the many volunteers who give their time and skills in so many ways. Volunteers please RSVP to 413-298-3926 by 8/29.

October 4 -- 5

10 am -- 5 pm, both days

Harvest Festival

The Berkshires' longest running and best-known community event. An old fashioned, family-oriented community festival with something for everyone, including rides, games, food, music, crafts, giant tag sale, and lots more. Parking fee. Click for more information.

For an exhibitor application click here.

October 13

Open 10 am -- 5 pm

Visitor Center Closes

Last day of admissions for the season (grounds remain open and classes and events are offered year-round). 

December 5

Cocktail Party
and Early Buying,
5 -- 7:30 pm,
followed by Dinner, 7:30 pm

Holiday Marketplace Cocktail Party & Dinner
Cocktail Party with early buying, followed by a special themed dinner -- call 413-298-3926 for details and reservations.

December 6 -- 7

10 -- 5 both days

Holiday Marketplace

Exhibition and sale of handcrafted wreaths and holiday decorations, seasonal blooms and greens, herb products, crafts and gift items. Part of Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas celebration. Admission free.

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