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  • Monday, August 3, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Music Monday in Lucy’s Garden

    New this summer in Lucy’s Garden at Berkshire Botanical Garden: Music Monday! Join us among 24 whimsical topiaries for live music presented by local favorites as well as exciting new acts from outside the area. Bring a blanket and a picnic for an enjoyable evening soaking up some great tunes. Admission is free.

    On August 3, we warmly welcome Boston’s The Late Risers, performing hot Jazz music of the 1920s-40s, covers of popular modern tunes and original compositions. Big Elm beer and non-alcoholic refreshments will be available for purchase.

    In accordance with state regulations, masks and online admission ticketing are required. Click here to register.

    Dogs other than registered service animals, are not allowed on property or in the gardens.

  • Saturday, June 8, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm -Fête des Fleurs

    Berkshire Botanical Garden’s annual Fête des Fleurs on June 8 is THE garden party of the season, and this year the Garden celebrates the opening of Lucy’s Garden, donated last autumn by Lucy and Nat Day, and considered one of the finest collections of topiaries in North America.

    Be prepared for photo ops galore as you enter the magical garden space and encounter topiary animals, each representing a different country and decked out in their party best, along with ‘live’ furnishings including a wing chair, table, urn, floor lamp, umbrellas and more. Meet Jumbo the elephant with his spouting trunk and personal attendant who will assist guests in climbing aboard his howdah while a caricature artist creates a drawing to mark the moment. 

    An adjoining tent decorated with whimsical whirligigs and lanterns will feature music by Boston-based swing band The Late Risers. A topiary inspired meal will be catered by Main Street Hospitality, and a signature cocktail, “Rites of Spring Punch,” served by the staff of U.K.- based Tenure Vodka will be featured at the bar. Our friends from Tenure will also staff their signature “Royal Mail” station, where guests snap a photo using an instant camera, write a note to a loved one on a beautiful notecard, and mail it off using an old fashioned, Tenure-branded wax sealer.

    Tickets start at $150 for BBG members, $175 for nonmembers. Register at https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/events/f%C3%AAte-des-fleurs