The Spring Enchantment Festival on April 19 is a unique opportunity for early career artists to share their nature-inspired goods and creations with the public through sales and display in a beautiful garden setting. There will be craft stations, floral arrangement workshops, a Robert Thomas Dancenter performance, an outdoor concert by artist/musician Chad Elliott, and food trucks.

Support is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority.

This event is free for Members and ISU Students. Included with price of admission for everyone else.

2:00 to 8:00 p.m - Click the photo above to learn more about this year's vendors

Guests are invited to view craft demonstrations in the Mahlstede building from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Those wanting to get more involved can pay a small fee to participate in a range of activities, including mini canvas painting, flower arranging, creating beaded plant stakes, and henna art. The Mid Iowa Woodcarvers will also be hosting a display of woodcarvings in the Hunziker House.

In addition to shopping, craft activities, and tasty food options, guests can enjoy a variety of entertainment. The relaxing sounds of live harp music will fill our tropical conservatory in the afternoon and dancers from Robert Thomas Dancenter will perform their routine Alice in Wonderland at 4:00 p.m. Popular artist/musician Chad Elliott returns for his second outdoor concert at Reiman Gardens from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.