Events & Classes at the Garden

 

Mission Garden offers free entry. Events and classes are free unless otherwise noted.

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Monsoon Dinner Fundraiser
Aug
19

Monsoon Dinner Fundraiser

[SOLD OUT] Join us for a terrific meal by Tumérico, Barrio Bread, and La Estrella Bakery, made with ingredients from Mission Garden. Meet our new Executive Director Alyce Sadongei and experience this great opportunity to support Mission Garden and to learn about how the garden is doing where it’s going! (Click photo for details and ticket purchase)

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Agave Heritage Festival at Mission Garden
Apr
29

Agave Heritage Festival at Mission Garden

Explore and understand the truly amazing agave in this morning event. Agaves emerge from two days of roasting in an underground oven with expert Jesús García interpreting the process. Learn about their use for both food and fiber. Experience Apache traditions associated with agave. Rub elbows with industry experts in a family friendly environment filled with activities, art and food! (Click photo for details)

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Agave Expo Night *SOLD OUT*
May
1

Agave Expo Night *SOLD OUT*

Culminate an amazing weekend of agave education and celebration with the unique, ancestral practice of opening the agave roasting pit. The evening includes presentations, as well as an assortment of La Luna mezcal spirits & cocktails paired with delicious local food prepared by Exo Roast. This event is sponsored exclusively by La Luna and benefits Mission Garden. $65 early registration before April 1. $75 After April 1. (Click the photo for event information)

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Guided tours and recorded workshops are also available.

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An ofrenda, or altar, honoring past loved ones and friends of the Garden during the annual Membrillo Fest.

An ofrenda, or altar, honoring past loved ones and friends of the Garden during the annual Membrillo Fest.