Garden of Tomorrow Members-Only Festival Weekend
Join us on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, 2026, for a vibrant weekend celebrating the opening of our new Garden of Tomorrow space! Explore a bustling market featuring 30 local artisan vendors, and enjoy delicious options from regional food trucks. The weekend will be packed with live entertainment, family activities, and interactive NBG education stations for all ages. Don’t miss spectacular live glassblowing demonstrations presented by the Chrysler Museum Glass Studio mobile hot shop. The festival opens at 10:00 AM each day.
NBG Member early access ticketing begins Tuesday, August 25 at 10AM
Chiffon and Sangria Azalea Chandelier (2024) by Dale Chihuly © 2024 Chihuly Studio. All rights reserved.
Exclusive Member Preview Day
Friday, Sept. 11
Opal and Primrose Spire Towers (2024) by Dale Chihuly © 2024 Chihuly Studio. All rights reserved.
Member Festival Weekend
Sat., Sept. 12 & Sun. Sept. 13
Paradise Pink Trumpet Flowers (2024) by Dale Chihuly © 2024 Chihuly Studio.All rights reserved.
Exclusive Member Twilight Hours
Sept. 11–30 | 5–7pm
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Saturday Events
10:00 AM
Festival Begins / Astro DJ Starts (Ambient Instrumental)
10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Ongoing Live Glassblowing Demonstrations
11:00 AM
Live Performance: JuJu Drums (Live African Percussion)
1:00 PM
Music Transition: Astro DJ (Midday Instrumental Fill-In)
2:00 PM
Live Performance: Local Acoustic Guitarist Showcase
4:00 PM
Event Concludes for the Day / Music Concludes
Sunday Events
10:00 AM
Festival Begins / Astro DJ Starts (Sunday Morning Chill)
10:30 AM
Ongoing Live Glassblowing Demonstrations
11:30 AM
Live Performance: Local Steel Pan / Marimba Soloist
1:30 PM
Music Transition: Astro DJ (Afternoon Instrumental Funk)
2:30 PM
Live Performance: Local Contemporary String Duo/Trio
4:00 PM
Event Concludes for the Day / Music Concludes
Vendors
- 810 Artistry
- Acoustic Artist
- Alodeuri Artisan Jewlery
- Asian Fusion Wok
- Astro
- B. Low Glass
- Bear House Coffee
- Ben and Jerrys
- Bug in a Box
- C. Beauvais Photography
- Chesapeake Bay Art Association
- Chic’s Beach Pottery Chick
- Contemporary String duo
- Earthly Child
- HR Green
- Isle of Mizfit Crystals
- Jimmy Potters Ceramics
- JuJu Drums
- Live Wild Make Art
- Marimba Soloist
- Mary Made Handmade Jewelry
- Onaleisa Howerton Glass
- Perry Glass Studio
- SHill Creations Studio LLC
- Shining Little Things, LLC
- Smoothie Stand 757
- Snoramics & Glass
- Stone’s Glass
- Sylene’s Gems
- Virginia MOCA
- Virginia Zoo
- Visit Norfolk
