American Public Gardens Association Dinner
Chanticleer is not available for private events, this was a special evening party for a not-for-profit horticultural organiztion.
![Chanticleer Terrace](images/bloom2011/apga1.jpg)
The calm before the storm... Cocktail tables on the Chanticleer terrace await the masses.
Photo by Lisa Roper
![Pool Side](images/bloom2011/apga2.jpg)
Guests dine pool side.
Photo by Lisa Roper
![Mary O'Malley](images/bloom2011/apga3.jpg)
Mary O'Malley plucks her harp providing beautiful music on the terraces.
Photo by Lisa Roper
![Bill & Dan](images/bloom2011/apga4.jpg)
Exectutive Director, Bill Thomas, and gardener, Dan Benarcik, entertain guests on the top of the Chanticleer Hill.
Photo by Lisa Roper
![Ballon](images/bloom2011/apga5.jpg)
Surprise hot air ballon rides for the guests.
Photo by Lisa Roper
![Ballon Departure](images/bloom2011/apga6.jpg)
Guests depart the ballon after taking a new look at the garden.
Photo by Lisa Roper
![Serpentine Refresh](images/bloom2011/apga7.jpg)
Guests enjoy refreshments at food stations just below the serpentine.
Photo by Lisa Roper
![West Lawn](images/bloom2011/apga8.jpg)
Party guests relax on the West Lawn.
Photo by Lisa Roper
![HLTW](images/bloom2011/apga9.jpg)
Happy Little Train Wreck takes a quick break from playing for a quick photo op.
Photo by Lisa Roper
What's in Bloom - 2010 Season
Take a look at last seasons Highlights to help plan your visit this season...Opening Times
Wednesday - Sunday
10am - 5pm
Make parking reservations here.
Parking reservations are required until
3pm Saturdays & Sundays,
and until 6:30pm Friday evenings.
Parking reservations are not required on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Friday Late Closings
Open until 8pm May 3 through
August 30.
Picnicking is permitted only in the picnic areas except on Friday evenings from 4-8pm, guests may picnic anywhere in the garden.
We ask guests to carry out what they bring in.
Early Saturdays in 2024
We open at 8:00am on August 3,
September 7, October 5, and November 2 for early entrance in 2024.
2024 Season Pass
Purchase a 2024 Season Pass, good through November 3, 2024.
House and Garden Tours
Held every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 11am.
Learn more and register here.
Garden Highlights Tour
Held every Wednesday and Saturday at 2pm.
Learn more and register here.
News & Events
Once Upon a Garden:
Storytime at Chanticleer
Story Time will be held at 9:30am,
on July 20, August 10 . Registration is required.
Woody Plant Conference
Friday, July 19, 2024 at the
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College.
Register here.
Perennial Plant Conference
Friday, October 18, 2024 at the
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College.
Register here.
Workshops at Chanticleer
Chanticleer hosts many workshops at the garden. View the list here.
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