Join us at Meerkerk Gardens

for our annual Octoberfest!

Saturday, October 2nd

11:00 AM -3:00 PM

Our specialty nursery is open for fall planting season and we are having a sale!

Buy any 3 one-gallon rhododendrons and receive the 4th one-gallon rhody free on October 2nd. We have an expansive collection of your favorite rhododendrons and the knowledge to help you plant it! In addition to the unique selection of rhododendrons, we also offer some companion plants.

OCTOBERFEST HAPPENINGS

LIVE MUSIC: On the Gazebo stage from 11:30 - 2:00 — The Pickled Herrings

If you delighted to the sounds of our wonderful accordion player from last year's Octoberfest, good news – she returns to the Gazebo stage with the whole band! They are the epitome of the sound of Octoberfest!

FESTIVE FOOD: Bring an appetite for fall food offerings!

South End Kitchen will be charcoal grilling bratwurst with German potato salad, and locally-made sauerkraut! 

FOREST TOURS: Be sure to take a stroll through the gardens to see the early autumn leaves and learn from our docent about other forest delights! Forest Bathing tours happen at 11am and 2pm!

Note: All of our Octoberfest activities take place outdoors.

Come by car, bike, walk, or chicken dance your way to the Gardens!

Entrance to Octoberfest is included in your $5 paid admission.