Taste of the Gardens 2025

Our 16th annual Taste of the Gardens, presented by the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau, is Wellfield Botanic Gardens’ fundraiser of the year! A celebration of beautiful art, delicious food, live music and fun, Taste attracts thousands of guests from our region each year. 

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Make plans now to join us for the 16th Annual Taste of the Gardens, presented by the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau. A celebration of beautiful art, delicious food, live music, and fun, Taste if a fundraiser for Wellfield Botanic Gardens which attracts thousands of guests from each region each year. 

Gates open at 11 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to buy tickets in advance but tickets will also be available at the gate. 

All vendors (artists and food vendors) receive 100% of their sales! This is your chance to try something new that is local. Food vendors cater to many palates by offering a number of gluten-free, vegetarian and vetgan opinions to please every palate. Navarre Catering & Events provides bars located around the Gardens serving soft drinks, wine and beer. 

Live performances will be all day long from your local favorites. The Lineup is:

11:15 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Whistle Pigs

1:45 – 3:30 p.m.: Paul Decker

4:15 – 6 p.m.: Memphis Underground

New this year, the Elkhart Dahlia Society will be showcasing hundreds of beautiful Dahlias. There will be single blooms, multiples, arrangements and photographs, too. Bloom sales begin at 5:15 p.m. Make sure to vote for your favorite “Blue” Dahlia. 

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• Gatherings