2024 Great Lakes Regional Hosta Society Tailgate

Hosted by Indianapolis Hosta Society
Friday and Saturday, June 7-8!

Friday, June 7 Garden Tours, Dinner and Auction

This two-day event begins Friday, June 7. From 1-5 pm, you can visit six IHS members’ gardens.

At 6:00 pm, we will all gather at Grace Fishers Church, 12450 Olio Rd., Fishers, Indiana, where a catered dinner consisting of pulled pork or chicken, two hot sides, dessert, and drinks will be available.

At 7:00 pm, there will be an auction for all Great Lakes Regional Hosta Society (GLRHS) members. All participants are heartily encouraged to contribute hostas, companion plants, or garden items for the auction. The funds from this auction help support Hosta College, organized by the GLRHS.

Friday’s portion of the Tailgate is a GLRHS members-only event. While the Friday and Saturday garden tours and the Friday evening auction are free to all GLRHS members, there is a $15 charge to cover the meal.

Visit local nurseries

If you arrive before the tours open at 1:00 pm, there are numerous garden centers to visit in the area. You may consider these:

➢Perennials Plus – 4510 W 166th St, Westfield, IN 46074
Perennials, shrubs, and conifers for purchase. https://www.perennialsplus.com/

➢Rosie’s Gardens and Hughes Landscape – 10402 N College Ave, Carmel, IN 46280
Check out their variety of perennials, shrubs, conifers, trees, fountains, and garden containers. https://www.rosiesgardens.com/

➢Sundown Gardens – 505 W 186th St, Westfield, IN 46074
Perennials, shrubs, conifers, trees, fountains, and garden containers. http://www.sundowngardens.com/

➢Allisonville Home & Garden by Sullivan – 11405 Allisonville Rd, Fishers, IN 46038
Trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals. http://www.allisonvillegarden.com/

➢Sullivan Hardware and Garden Center – 6955 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals. http://sullivanhardware.com/

Saturday, June 8 Garden Tours – 9 am – 4:30 pm

Seven different IHS members’ gardens are open to tour. Most gardens will also feature different vendors, and you may find special Hostas and unique garden items for your shopping pleasure. Members will be in the gardens to answer questions and scan tickets. There are plenty of great dining options located near each garden.

Please be aware that no restroom facilities will be available at the gardens on either day, with the exception of a port-a-let at the Eagleson garden on Saturday.

TICKET NOTE: Tickets will be required for everyone touring the gardens. You may choose the Tour and Dinner ticket option or the Tour Only ticket option.

To get your Tailgate tickets, use this member Eventbrite portal or visit the website at IndianapolisHostaSociety.org

Once tickets are purchased, garden details, addresses, and maps to the gardens for both days will be emailed about a week before this event.

You won’t want to miss this fun-filled weekend! We’re looking forward to seeing you in Indy!

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