Savor the Harvest. Sow the Future.
Step into the heart of the garden for an unforgettable evening benefitting Friends of the Garden.
Garden Gastronomy, our 2026 Garden Gala, invites garden lovers and community champions to gather where fresh ideas — and fresh ingredients — grow, celebrating the beauty, generosity, and care that sustain Springfield’s botanical treasures.
Guests will enjoy thoughtfully prepared, locally sourced cuisine, craft mocktails, select beer and wine, and the simple pleasure of dining surrounded by the harvest itself. Stroll the gardens at golden hour, connect with fellow supporters, and savor the season in a setting rooted in learning, stewardship, and abundance.
Whether you come with friends or make new ones at the table, this is an evening to slow down, share a meal, and celebrate what grows when a community comes together. Every dollar raised supports our volunteer-powered gardens — living spaces that educate, inspire, and provide natural sanctuaries for all.
Cultivating Partnership
Sponsorship is the best way to support Garden Gastronomy and the volunteer-powered gardens it benefits. Each level includes Gala and Gardens Aglow tickets, plus recognition across our events and communications. Choose the partnership that fits your organization.
Presenting
$10,000
- Logo placement on all event communications
- Presenting recognition with logo on social media
- Presenting promotion with logo at the event
- Recognition in the FOG newsletter in August, September & October
24 Gala & 24 Gardens Aglow tickets
Harvester
$7,500
- Logo recognition on social media
- Logo promotion at the event
- Recognition in the FOG newsletter in September & October
16 Gala & 16 Gardens Aglow tickets
Cultivator
$5,000
- Logo recognition on social media
- Logo promotion at the event
- Recognition in the FOG newsletter in September & October
10 Gala & 10 Gardens Aglow tickets
Planter
$1,500
- Recognition on social media
- Logo promotion at the event
- Recognition in the FOG newsletter in September
4 Gala & 4 Gardens Aglow tickets
Seed
$500
- Recognition on social media
- Promotion at the event
- Recognition in the FOG newsletter in September
2 Gala & 2 Gardens Aglow tickets
Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden
The Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden is a living showcase of how beauty, food, and education grow together.
Designed and lovingly maintained by Master Gardeners of Greene County, this collection of thoughtfully curated garden spaces highlights edible gardens, herbs, native plants, and ornamental landscapes that thrive in our region.
As a place where knowledge is shared and community comes together, the Demonstration Garden perfectly reflects the spirit of our theme — celebrating the land that sustains us and the people who care for it.
Partner With Us
Ready to sponsor Garden Gastronomy? Secure your partnership level today and help us grow the gardens our community loves. Our team will follow up with logo and recognition details.
Event Location: Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park • 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO 65807 • 417-874-2952
Individual tickets will go on sale later in the season — check back soon.
