MayFest

The Arrival of Spring

Celebrate! With the gardens in full bloom, Lakewold is planning a wonderful week with garden events, horticultural displays, membership specials, and our members-only plant bonus sale. Activities include: floral and plant displays in The Wagner House, Birds of America display and an art show by Lakewood Arts Commission. During this entire week the gardens and The Garden Shop will be open from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Celebrate the arrival of spring from May Day to Mother’s Day with Lakewold Gardens! Standard admission fees apply. For more information contact Amanda Wood at 253.584.4106, x108.

Birds of America Display and Presentation

April 28th - May 1st 10 am - 4 pm Presentation May 1st at 1:30 pm

Thirty vintage prints from Toni and Jerry Gibbs’ private Birds of America collection by John James Audubon will be displayed throughout the Wagner House. From this exhibit you will learn about the life and history of Audubon and his contribution to history through art. A special presentation by Jerry Gibbs kicks off our Mayfest activities, with contributions by Tahoma Audubon Society.

Yesterdays Chevelles and El Caminos Car Show May 1st 12 pm - 4 pm

Founded in 1990, Yesterdays is dedicated to the preservation, restoration and modification of all years of Chevelles and El Caminos. The cars will be on display on the flagpole lawn. For more information about this club visit www.chevelles.net/yesterdays/.

Lakewold Gardens Historical Display May 2nd - May 6th 10 am - 4 pm

Take a walk through the sunroom and learn about the history of Lakewold Gardens. What began as “Lot 23 of the Interlaaken Township” has evolved into the 10-acre garden estate we know today. This display will give garden visitors insight into the various cycles and stages of the gardens.

Lakewood Arts Commission Exhibit May 2nd - 8th 10 am - 4 pm

Formed in October 2006, the Lakewood Arts Commission is one of the city’s newest community advisory boards. The mission of the Lakewood Arts Commission, consistent with guidance from the Lakewood City Council, is to assess needs, establish priorities and make recommendations for the enrichment of the community and promotion of its cultural vitality through the arts. This exhibit is a compilation of pieces from local artists and will be on display upstairs in the Wagner House.

Ikebana International #147
May 3rd-6th 10 am - 4 pm

Ikebana International is a non-profit cultural organization dedicated to the promotion and appreciation of Ikebana, Japanese flower arranging. With chapters all over the world we are honored to have the Tacoma-Olympia chapter presenting over 20 displays in the living room of the Wagner House. For more information about Ikebana
International please visit ww.ikebanahq.org.

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The Garden Shop

Keith Phillips Stonework Display May 1st-8th 10 am - 4 pm

Handcrafted pieces that are created with traditional methods and tools will be on display and for purchase. Meet the artist May 7th from 10 am - 2 pm.

Members-Only Plant Bonus Sale May 7th 10 am - 11 am

A sneak preview of new inventory at The Garden Shop will allow you the first opportunity to purchase plants for spring with an additional 5% discount.

Origami Star-making Workshop May 7th 12 pm

Stop by The Garden Shop for a one-on-one lesson with Debbie Alder to create your own tiny Origami star.

We would like to thank our generous sponsors of MayFest – Occasions Catering, Columbia Bank, and AA Party Rentals. Thank you also to our MayFest partners who dedicated many hours to participating in the week’s festivities and greatly contributed to the event: Ikebana International #147, Toni and Jerry Gibbs, Keith Phillips, Debbie Alder and Lakewood Arts Commission.