Events

Celebrate Mother’s Day with us at Dan & Jerry’s Garden Center! Our Spring Mother’s Day Event is the perfect way for kids to show their love and appreciation. Stop by the garden center and plant a free flower for mom, a grandmother, or any special woman in their life. It’s a fun, hands-on experience where kids can create a beautiful, personalized gift that will brighten any home or garden. This heartwarming event is all about making memories and spreading joy, so bring the whole family to share in the fun of planting and celebrating the wonderful women who mean so much to us. Stop by and let us help you make this Mother’s Day extra special!

Join us for a unique and flavorful experience at Dan & Jerry’s Farm Fresh Selects© Trial Garden! Every Tuesday evening from the end of July through August, we invite you to walk through our beautiful trial garden, where hundreds of new plant varieties are tested each year. You’ll have the opportunity to taste new recipes made with fresh produce from the garden, and even participate in a taste test of the fruits and vegetables we’re trialing. Your feedback is essential! After sampling our produce, you can rate the varieties and share your thoughts. Your input helps us determine which plants will earn the prestigious Farm Fresh Selects© label. It’s a fun, interactive way to enjoy fresh flavors and help us grow the best selection of plants for our customers. Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to be part of the process and discover new favorites!

Get ready for a fun-filled day at our Annual Fall Festival at Dan & Jerry’s Garden Center! This family-friendly event celebrates the best of the season with something for everyone. Try your hand at pumpkin carving—bring your creativity, and we’ll handle the mess! Enter our Pumpkin Carving Contest for a chance to show off your skills and win great prizes. Enjoy delicious squash tastings from our Farm Fresh Selects Trial Garden and help us choose the best varieties. The kids will have a blast with activities like temporary tattoos, games, and more. Plus, we’re serving up free hotdogs to keep everyone fueled for fun! Don’t miss the adorable petting zoo, where little ones can get up close with friendly animals. With so many activities, treats, and autumn fun, our Fall Festival is the perfect way to celebrate the season with your family and friends. See you there!

Join us for our Annual Arts and Crafts Fair at Dan & Jerry’s Monticello Garden Center! This exciting event brings together local artisans, crafters, vendors, and food trucks for a day of fun, shopping, and community. Browse a wide variety of unique offerings, including home décor, bath and body products, garden items, candies, pet accessories, holiday décor, jewelry, canned goods, gifts, and much more. In addition to the wonderful shopping experience, we invite you to enjoy our special squash tastings! Sample a selection of squash varieties grown in our Farm Fresh Selects© Trial Garden and share your feedback with us. It’s a great way to explore new flavors and help us choose the best varieties to feature in the future. Don’t miss out on this family-friendly event full of local talent, delicious food, and seasonal flavors! For more information about this event or for vendor inquiries, please contact us!

Get into the holiday spirit with our festive Make-and-Take Porch Pot Classes at Dan & Jerry’s Garden Center! These fun, hands-on classes are the perfect way to create your own unique holiday porch pot using fresh greens, twigs, spruce tips, and other seasonal materials. Whether you’re a crafting pro or a first-timer, we’ll guide you through the process with plenty of ideas and inspiration to help you design a beautiful outdoor display for your home. Don’t worry about the mess—our space is set up for creativity, so you can leave the cleanup to us while you focus on making your masterpiece. It’s a great way to get into the holiday mood, create something special, and take home a stunning decoration for your porch or entryway. Join us for a fun, festive experience that’s sure to brighten your season!