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Nurturing local nonprofits and preserving Van Vleck House & Gardens
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Our annual exclusive tour of amazing private gardens in the Montclair area will be Friday, May 31st and Saturday, June 1st from 11AM – 4PM. Tour Journals are the required ticket for entry to each garden and contain the addresses and details on each property. Journals can be picked up from 10AM – 4PM on Friday and 10AM – 3PM on Saturday. The gardens can each be toured once between 11AM – 4PM each day.
Tour tickets can be purchased at this link or via the QR code below by 5/30. The price will increase by $10 on Friday or Saturday of the tour and must be purchased at Van Vleck House. Credit cards or cash will be accepted.
Immediately after the parade stops, there will be a Battle of the Bands between four New Jersey high school marching bands! The Festival will begin at 1:00 pm and will feature all of the community favorites, including food and merchandise vendors, a game truck, a family area with bouncy houses, and more!
Journal ads can be purchased HERE or at the QR code below by May 6th to support our fundraiser. Camera-ready art (jpeg or PDF format) or ad copy must be received by Monday, May 6, 2024. Contact us with any questions.
Many thanks to our sponsors
An event every week that begins at 9:30 am on Monday, repeating until December 16, 2024