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SATURDAY,
APRIL 1, 2023
The 8th Annual Meading at the Garden is being held on APRIL 1, 2023 at the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens in Vista, CA. This year the event falls on April Fool’s Day, so come be a fool with us and have some fun!! As always, 100% of all proceeds are donated to the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens.
About Meading at the Garden 2023
8th Annual Meading at the Garden is being held on APRIL 1, 2023
Exciting news, mead and beer lovers!
We’ve made some changes to the Meading at the Garden festival that we think you’re going to love! Now, with each admission, you’ll receive 10 drink tickets ($10 value) to use on your favorite meads and brews. And don’t worry, if you need more, additional drink tickets are available for only $1 each at two separate kiosks during the festival from 12pm-4:45pm.
We know that change can be scary, but trust us, this is the next logical step in our festival’s evolution. We promise that it won’t change the spirit of the event or its basic format. Plus, admission is even cheaper this year! And with $2 tasters and $5 full pours, you’ll still be getting an amazing value for your money.
So, what are you waiting for? Come out and enjoy the 8th Annual Meading at the Garden festival, where you can sample over 30 meads, ciders, and beers from some of SoCal’s finest breweries, all while supporting the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens. Get your tickets now and let’s raise a glass together!
Cheers!
Dave Nichols, Event Coordinator, AVBG
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The 8th Annual Meading at the Garden is being held on APRIL 1, 2023 at the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens in Vista, CA. This year the event falls on April Fool’s Day, so come be a fool with us and have some fun!! As always, 100% of all proceeds are donated to the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens.
Please note that this event is 21+ and no infants are allowed.
Listen to live music! Win raffle prizes! Check out the mead-making demonstration and honey tasting!
Join us for a very special gourmet
6-Course Hawaiian-themed VIP Mead Pairing* starting at 11 AM! Enjoy a delicious 6-course luau gourmet pairing featuring primer, starter, appetizer, entree, dessert, and aperitif.
Mead Made Mod and Chef Samantha from The Privateer will be on hand for a guided pairing of modern Hawaiian cuisine and mead pairing. Explore gourmet creations as we present a complete “buried” menu pairing.
VIP Admission* begins at 10:45 am.
General Admission begins at 12 pm.
Admission includes (1) 12 oz. taster glass and ten(10) drink tickets
*VIP ticket required for entry to the 6-Course Hawaiian-themed VIP Mead Pairing.
Admission does NOT include unlimited taster pours. Each guest receives ten beverage tickets with admission and additional beverage tickets may be purchased at AVBG ticket kiosks located throughout the festival. Beverage tickets can be redeemed for tasters or full pours of beer, wine, mead, or cider throughout the festival.
General Admission and VIP tickets include enjoying live music on the main stage with talented local bands, experiencing mead-making firsthand, and exploring the renaissance of the Viking Village.
- This Viking-themed mini-village is back, featuring axe-throwing, live blacksmithing, and leatherworking.
- Experience mead-making firsthand at the mead brewing demonstration with the North County Homebrewers Association.
- Honey up close! There are periodic honey tastings throughout the day from Temecula Valley Honey Company. Check out the live bee hive presented by The San Diego Beekeepers Society
- Enjoy many other fun activities including an Easter egg hunt, plant sale, and much more!
Raffle tickets can be purchased to enter to win valuable merchandise! There are dozens of prizes donated by local breweries, homebrewers, mead-makers, and businesses – there’s something for everyone. Buy a ticket and you could be the lucky winner!
All proceeds from ticket sales will help Alta Vista Botanical Gardens to pay for improvements, maintenance, education, and natural resources like water and power. So your purchase not only gives you a chance to win great prizes but also helps to support the gardens. Get your tickets today!
VIP Gourmet Benefits – Meading at the Gardens
The Custard Pie, Custard Pie is a high-energy band that will get you moving with their upbeat and funky sound. Hailing from San Diego, they have been entertaining audiences with their unique blend of classic rock, funk, and blues for over a decade.
With a talented and diverse group of musicians, Custard Pie delivers a captivating live performance that is not to be missed. Their repertoire includes a mix of covers and original music, all infused with their signature style and energy. Don’t miss their performance at Meading at the Garden from 1-3pm, where they will have you dancing and grooving to their infectious tunes. Get your tickets now and come experience the magic of Custard Pie live!
- No illegal or illicit substances.
- No weapons of any kind including, but not limited to, pocket knives and self defense sprays
- No flammable items including aerosols and fireworks
- No open containers of any kind. Sealed water bottles are permitted.
- No markers, pens or spray paint
- No bottles, cans, canteens, flasks, thermos, or coolers.
- No bicycles, skateboards, hover-boards, scooters, or personal motorized vehicles other than authorized handicapped transportation equipment.
- No drones or unmanned aerial vehicles
- No animals except for service animals assisting an individual with a disability. “Comfort,” “therapy” or “emotional support” animals do not meet the definition of a service animal and are not permitted entry to the festival.
- No water guns, squirt guns, nerf guns, or any other projectile launchers.
- No noisemakers or air horns
- No professional cameras or professional video and audio recording equipment, camera poles, or selfie sticks.
- No confetti, streamers, or loose glitter (wearable cosmetics are acceptable)
- Additional items may be prohibited at the discretion of security officials.
