Art in the Garden

A BENEFIT FOR
THE BLUE EARTH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND TWIN RIVERS COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS

SUNDAY, 8.4.24, 1-6 PM
HUBBARD HOUSE GARDEN

606 S Broad St, Mankato, MN 56001

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A FAMILY-FRIENDLY AFTERNOON FEATURING: 

HUBBARD HOUSE SELF GUIDED TOURS  •  GARDEN TOURS  •  LOCAL ART POP-UP  •  FLORAL BOUQUET COMPETITION  •  BOTANICAL
MIXOLOGY DEMOS BY PUB 500  •  LOUNGING TENTS  •  MUSIC  •  GAMES & ACTIVITIES  •  RAFFLE  •  REFRESHMENTS & MORE

The Hubbard House gardens are a source of pride for Greater Mankato.
Cared for by the Twilight Garden Club, the garden features a broad array of plants and flowers throughout several growing areas, which celebrate nature and the historical backdrop of the Hubbard House and its Carriage House. 

Small themed tents and seating areas throughout the lawn will make for the perfect afternoon of mixing relaxation, fun and community, while raising money for the Blue Earth County Historical Society and Twin Rivers Council for the Arts.

AVANT-GARDEN FASHION EXPERIENCE
Avant-garden is a curated interactive fashion experience inspired by the beauty of la fleur. This presentation combines fashion, art, and storytelling to create an unforgettable experience in a breathtaking garden setting. Whimsical, surreal pieces featuring oversized flowers and foliage designed, styled, and co-created by Melissa Ketchum of Meli Made Artistry & Jess Blais of Styleology. These floral inspired designs all have a story and that story comes alive in the Avant-garden! You will have the opportunity to interact, to photograph, and pose with these creations as well as be inspired by their beautiful, just like la fleur.

Rain or shine!
In the event of rain, event activities will take place in the Carriage House and next door at Shared Spaces at Emy Frentz.

ADULTS (17+) - $20  •  CHILDREN (3-16) - $5      

ENRICH YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH OUR CREATE YOUR OWN BLOOM BAR - $15 AND ENGLISH TEA REFRESHMENTS - $15

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

Rose Sponsors

Tami and Bryan Paulsen

Meyer & Norland Financial Group

PresenceMaker

Tulip Sponsors

Becky's Floral

Mankato Free Press

Sugar Belly

Daisy Sponsors

Blethen Berens

CBC FISHER GROUP

LUSH CAKES

RICK AND STACEY STRAKA

CALL TO ARTISTS

ART IN THE GARDEN BOUQUET COMPETITION
Amateur and professional bouquet artists are invited to compete to be Best in Show, which comes with a $100 cash prize and a commemorative vase. All experience and age levels are welcome. LEARN MORE REGISTER NOW

ART IN THE GARDEN LOCAL ART POP-UP
Feature your wonderful garden-inspired art at the Art in the Garden Pop-Up, which will include items from local artists. LEARN MORE

ART IN THE GARDEN ONSITE CREATION
Enjoy an afternoon of inspiration by registering to create your art in a reserved spot at the event. Event participants will be able to observe and interact with you. LEARN MORE