Reiman Garden's 30th Anniversary Botanical Bash

Commemorating Growth. Celebrating Community.

September 13, 2025 - 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Join us for an epic anniversary celebration to mark a major milestone: 30 years of captivating garden displays, enchanting public events, innovative educational offerings and inspiring insects at Reiman Gardens!

This event will be fun for the entire family, including mouthwatering bites from local food vendors, a silent auction, inflatables, an all-request concert by The Dustin West Band, and to end the evening, a jaw-dropping drone show! Whether you're here for food, fun, music, or the beauty of the gardens, this is an event you don't want to miss!

 

Ticket Prices

• $16 Adult General Public
• $14 Members & ISU Students
• $7 Youth (ages 2 to 12)
• Free for Youth under 2 

 

All proceeds go to supporting butterflies, beautiful gardens, and programming at Reiman Gardens.

Boys on inflatable slide

Inflatable Family Fun

5:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Reiman Gardens has been a favorite destination for children and families for 30 years. Help us celebrate with a crowd-favorite 18-foot inflatable slide and colorful bounce house from JD Party Rentals.

Dustin West Performing

Dustin West Outdoor Concert

6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Join us on the Catalpa Courtyard for an all-request show by performer Dustin West. Audience members can choose from more than 400 popular songs from a variety of genres including country, rock and folk music.

COuple watching drone show

Drone Show

8:30 p.m.

End the evening with a spectacular drone show sure to delight guests of all ages!

Local Brews & Bites

Food and beverages available for purchase from the following vendors

 

Hyvee, Superdog, Prairie Moon Winery, Alluvial Brewing

Thank you to our sponsor

Discover Ames

 

Reiman Gardens will close at 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 13th and reopen at 5 p.m. for the Botanical Bash.

The silent auction will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.