End-of-Summer SoiréeA Throwback to 1968
Groove into the final days of summer with an unforgettable evening in the gardens: live music, food and drinks, and plenty of nostalgic fun celebrating the year it all began.
✌️ Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 6–9 PM · Gateway Gardens ✌️
Peace, Love & Philanthropy
Get ready to groove into the final days of summer at Greensboro Beautiful’s End-of-Summer Soirée: A Throwback to 1968. Celebrate the year GBI was founded with a memorable night of community, celebration, and giving back, right in the heart of Gateway Gardens.
Choose Your Ticket
Three ways to groove — every package gets you into the party, with live music, the giveaway raffle, and the silent auction included.
Summer Soirée Ticket Only
- 🎟️Your ticket to the party
- 🍹2 drinks to sip under the stars
- 🧀Heavy hors d’oeuvres all evening
Soirée Solo Ticket
- 🎟️Your ticket to the party
- 🍸Open bar all evening
- 🧀Food all evening
- 👕Soirée t-shirt to take home
- 🌱Seed packet & sticker
Soirée Sidekicks
- 🎟️2 tickets — bring your plus-one
- 🍸Open bar for two
- 🧀Heavy hors d’oeuvres all evening
- 👕2 soirée t-shirts
- 🌱2 seed packets & 2 stickers
🔒 Secure checkout via Qgiv · 501(c)(3) · Tax-deductible portion where applicable
Your Evening in the Gardens
One ticket, a whole night of summer-send-off magic.
Drinks Included
Two drinks with the classic ticket — or go open bar with the Solo and Sidekicks packages.
Food & Hors d’oeuvres
Heavy hors d’oeuvres and tasty bites served throughout the evening.
Live 60s & 70s Jam Band
A live jam band spinning the grooviest sounds of the era to set the mood all night.
Raffle & Silent Auction
Every attendee is entered into a giveaway, plus bid in our silent auction for great prizes.
The Spirit of ’68
A nostalgic nod to 1968, set against the warm garden ambiance of one of Greensboro’s most beloved spaces.
Get a First Look at The Gathering
This year’s Soirée gives you an inside look at The Gathering, a future garden space at Gateway Gardens that Greensboro Beautiful is building now. We’ll be sharing the vision and our progress on the capital campaign to bring it to life.
A New Place to Gather
A fully accessible community space for programming, events, and gathering in the heart of the city.
Your Night Helps Build It
Proceeds from the Soirée support GBI’s gardens and capital work, including The Gathering.
Come Dressed for 1968
Cocktail attire with flair — timeless elegance and a subtle nod to 1968.
A Nod to ’68
A subtle vintage touch is all it takes — a retro accessory or a splash of the era’s color. Polished, no costume required.
Under the Stars
A beautiful late-summer night in the gardens. Bring friends, bring your plus-one, and make memories.
Peace. Love. Gardens. 🌻
See you there!
Greensboro Beautiful, Inc. · Rooted in 1968
Event Details
📅 Date & Time
Thursday, September 17, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location
Gateway Gardens
2800 E. Gate City Blvd.
Greensboro, NC
👗 Attire
Cocktail attire with flair — a subtle nod to 1968. No costume required.
🗓️ Save the Date
Don’t Miss the Party of the Season 🌻
Packages start at $68 — every ticket includes live music, great food, and a chance to win in our giveaway. We’ll see you in the gardens on September 17th!