BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//hacksw/handcal//NONSGML v1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261018T011249Z DTSTART:20231028T170000Z DTEND:20231029T230000Z UID:20231028T170000Z-20231029T230000Z-9583@rhodygarden.org SUMMARY:Fall Foliage Festival 2023 DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a rainbow of colors and bushels of fun at the Rhodod endron Species Botanical Garden’s Fall Foliage Festival October 28-29. \n\nDiscover an immersive wonderland of sights\, sounds and sensations – from cool breezes to rustling leaves\, and the quiet swaying of gol den-brown maple trees.\n\nThe garden’s annual Fall Foliage Festival is sure to please garden aficionados and nature lovers of all ages.\n\nC ome see one of the finest displays of fall foliage color on the west c oast. Our large collection of Japanese maples\, deciduous azaleas and other deciduous species never fails to produce a huge range of bright colors right before we head into the dark and grey of winter. Your las t chance for outdoor color until next spring!\n\nDon your favorite Oct ober-themed outfit to compete for garden prizes in a light-hearted cos tume contest\, enjoy sweet and frothy drinks\, warm and spicy food\, a nd partake in all manner of growing things. Garden ghouls and goblins of all ages will be swept away as they explore picturesque trails\, sh are the good fall vibes\, and celebrate this most enchanted time of ye ar.\n\nVisitors can begin their seasonal adventure with a sweet drink from Village Perk before joining a garden tour\, plant talk\, or searc hing for the perfect spot to take that quintessential fall photo. For plant hunters looking for something special\, pop-up vendors Botanica and Prism Gardens Nursery will feature their cultivated collections on the Rutherford Conservatory terrace.\n\nAfter a day spent exploring a nd creating new memories\, guests can dig-in to a savory dish from Tha i-u-up food truck before heading to the Gift Shop for unique garden gi fts or peruse the books in the Visitor Center to learn about the belov ed Rhododendron species and the natural history of the Pacific Northwe st.\n\nThe Pacific Bonsai Museum\, located across the courtyard from t he Rhody Garden\, is also celebrating their bonsai's fall foliage this same weekend. All are invited to watch the significant seasonal trans itions in bonsai\, as the trees pull all their resources down into the ir roots and deciduous bonsai put on a colorful display. Pacific Bonsa i Museum is admission by donation.\n\nBoth fall foliage festivals are sure to inspire woodland garden and bonsai enthusiasts alike. For thos e looking to enjoy nature and harvest the benefits of being outdoors\, the Rhody Garden and the Pacific Bonsai Museum offer the perfect spac e to forest bathe\, explore miles of trails\, or just sit and enjoy th e magic of the fall season.\n\n\nAdmission is FREE!\nSchedule:\nSaturd ay:\n10 am - 4 pm: Pop-up plant vendors (Prism Gardens Nursery & Botan ica)\n10 am - 4 pm: Kids Scavenger Hunt\n10:30 - 11:30 am: Phyto inspe ction\n11 am - 3 pm: Food trucks Thai-U-Up & Village Perk\n11 am: Fall Color Guided Tour\n2 pm: Fall Color Guided Tour\n3 pm: Costume Contes t winners announced via social media\n\nSunday:\n10 am - 4 pm: Pop-up plant vendors (Prism Gardens Nursery & Botanica)\n10 am - 4 pm: Kids S cavenger Hunt\n1 pm: Fall Color Guided Tour\n3 pm: Costume Contest win ners announced via social media\n\n \nCostume Contest Rules:\nCome dre ssed in your best autumn-themed attire\, spooky outfit\, or any fun an d light-hearted costume to enter to win a garden prize!\n\nPrizes:\nCo ntest winners ages 18+ may choose from a prize of 4 free garden passes \, or a $40 plant shop gift certificate.\nThose age 18 and under will receive a fall goodie-bag full of treats!\n\nCostume Categories:\n• Sc ariest costume\n• Funniest costume\n• Most creative\n\n*Please refrain from bringing any weapons or weapon-like objects into the garden that could harm yourselves or others. The safety of our visitors is our ut most priority.\n\nHow to enter:\n\n Take a photo(s) of yourself and/o r your group at the RSBG Oct. 28 or 29.\n Post the photo(s) on Facebo ok or Instagram.\n Tag or mention @rhodygarden in your photos.\n\nVis it Facebook.com/rhodygarden or Instagram.com/rhodygarden for contest a nnouncements.\n\nRules:\nPhotos must be taken in the garden at the RSB G to be eligible for the contest. RSBG staff are happy to assist with taking photos.\n\nOnly one prize per individual/group will be awarded for ages 18+. Contest winners ages 18 and under will each receive a fa ll goodie-bag of treats.\n\nFor questions regarding the contest\, plea se email info@rhodygarden.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Enjoy a rainbow of colors and bushels of fun at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Gar den’s Fall Foliage Festival October 28-29.
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\nDiscove r an immersive wonderland of sights\, sounds and sensations – from coo l breezes to rustling leaves\, and the quiet swaying of golden-brown m aple trees.

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The garden’s annual Fall Foliage Festival is sure to please garden aficionados and nature lovers of all ages.

\n

Co me see one of the finest displays of fall foliage color on the west co ast. Our large collection of Japanese maples\, deciduous azaleas and o ther deciduous species never fails to produce a huge range of bright c olors right before we head into the dark and grey of winter. Your last chance for outdoor color until next spring!

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Don your favorite October-themed outfit to compete for garden prizes in a light-hearted costume contest\, enjoy sweet and frothy drinks\, warm and spicy food \, and partake in all manner of growing things. Garden ghouls and gobl ins of all ages will be swept away as they explore picturesque trails\ , share the good fall vibes\, and celebrate this most enchanted time o f year.

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Visitors can begin their seasonal adventure with a swe et drink from Village Perk before joining a garden tour\, plant talk\, or searching for the perfect spot to take that quintessential fall ph oto. For plant hunters looking for something special\, pop-up vendors Botanica and Prism Gardens Nursery will feature their cultivated colle ctions on the Rutherford Conservatory terrace.

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After a day spe nt exploring and creating new memories\, guests can dig-in to a savory dish from Thai-u-up food truck before heading to the Gift Shop for un ique garden gifts or peruse the books in the Visitor Center to learn a bout the beloved Rhododendron species and the natural history of the P acific Northwest.

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The Pacific Bonsai Museum\, located across t he courtyard from the Rhody Garden\, is also celebrating their bonsai& #8217\;s fall foliage this same weekend. All are invited to watch the significant seasonal transitions in bonsai\, as the trees pull all the ir resources down into their roots and deciduous bonsai put on a color ful display. Pacific Bonsai Museum is admission by donation.

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B oth fall foliage festivals are sure to inspire woodland garden and bon sai enthusiasts alike. For those looking to enjoy nature and harvest t he benefits of being outdoors\, the Rhody Garden and the Pacific Bonsa i Museum offer the perfect space to forest bathe\, explore miles of tr ails\, or just sit and enjoy the magic of the fall season.

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Admission is FREE!

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< strong>Schedule:

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Saturday:\n10 am –\; 4 pm: Pop-up plant vendors (Prism Gardens Nursery & amp\; Botanica)
\n10 am –\; 4 pm: Kids Scavenger Hunt
\n10 :30 –\; 11:30 am: Phyto inspection
\n11 am –\; 3 pm: Food trucks Thai-U-Up &\; Village Perk
\n11 am: Fall Color Guided To ur
\n2 pm: Fall Color Guided Tour
\n3 pm: Costume Contest winner s announced via social media

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Sunday:
\n10 am –\; 4 pm: Pop-up plant vendors (Prism Gardens Nursery &\; < a href=https://www.botanicaplants.com/ target=_blank rel=noopener>Bota nica)
\n10 am –\; 4 pm: Kids Scavenger Hunt
\n1 pm: Fal l Color Guided Tour
\n3 pm: Costume Contest winners announced via s ocial media

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Costume Contest Rules:

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Come dressed in your best autumn-themed attire\ , spooky outfit\, or any fun and light-hearted costume to enter to win a garden prize!

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Prizes:
\nContest winners ages 18+ may choose from a prize of 4 free garden passes\, or a $40 p lant shop gift certificate.
\nThose age 18 and under will receive a fall goodie-bag full of treats!

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Costume Categories:
\n• Scariest costume
\n• Funniest costume
\n• Most cr eative

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*Please refrain from bringing any weapons or weapon-like objects into the garden that could harm yourselves or othe rs. The safety of our visitors is our utmost priority.

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How to enter:

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  1. Take a photo(s) of yourself and/or your group at the RSBG Oct. 28 or 29.
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  2. Post t he photo(s) on Facebook or Instagram.
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  3. Tag or mention @rhodyg arden in your photos.
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Visit Facebook.com/rhodygarde n or Instagram.com/rhodygarden for contest announcements.< /p>\n

Rules:
\nPhotos must be taken in the garde n at the RSBG to be eligible for the contest. RSBG staff are happy to assist with taking photos.

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Only one prize per individual/group will be awarded for ages 18+. Contest winners ages 18 and under will each receive a fall goodie-bag of treats.

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For questions regard ing the contest\, please email inf o@rhodygarden.org.

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