Biennial art and gardens fundraising event sponsored by the Cupola House Association, Inc., featuring tours of private gardens with en plein air artists.

Open from 10 am until 4 pm each day, tickets are good both days.  Ticket price includes unlimited visits to the gardens and artists as well as the Garden Art Show and Sale on April 18th from 5 pm until 7 pm.

Want to purchase a block of 15 or more tickets?  Email a phone number and time availability for us to call you at easels@cupolahouse.org.

Want to purchase multiple tickets but don’t have the email addresses for guests?  Call us at (757)419-0847 and the charge will be entered manually for you on one transaction with one email address.  Or, call us and leave a VoiceMail with a phone number where we may return your call.  Tickets purchased through this method will be paper copy and will require pickup at the Will Call Desk beginning on Thursday, April 16th.  See the dates/times for Will Call below.

All ticket prices will have NC Sales tax added:

• Advance Ticket price is $60.00
• Group Ticket price is $55.00 and must be on one transaction with one email/phone for contact purposes.
• Ticket price day-of-event is $65.00

Group tickets will be WILL CALL only.  Event maps, information brochures and group WILL CALL tickets will be available in the Cupola House Garden at the Water Street gate as follows:

• Thursday, April 16:  1 pm – 5 pm
• Friday, April 17:  9 am – 4 pm
• Saturday, April 18:  9 am – 4 pm

Online ticket purchasers will need to present either the digital ticket with QR code or a paper PDF copy to:

• receive event maps and information brochures
• enter the gardens each day
• enter the Garden Reception on Saturday.

• HOURS FOR BOTH APRIL 17 AND APRIL 18:  10 AM UNTIL 4 PM
• 10 private and 4 public gardens, including the gardens at the newest State Historic Site, Hayes Farm

  Built in 1817, the large, pillared home is surrounded by towering camellia and boxwood gardens, a large perennial bed and a heart shaped front bed, lined with heirloom roses.

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• En Plein Air artists located in each garden daily, 10 am until 4 pm
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• Art In Bloom exhibit featuring 12 original works of art, each illustrated by a unique floral arrangement

• 112 West Water Street
• Edenton, NC. 27932

Hours of operation during Art In Bloom:

• Friday  10:00 to 5:00
• Saturday  11:00 to 4:00
• Sunday 11:00 to 4:00
• Monday  10:00 to 5:00
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• Art in Bloom 2024 entries
• Grand Finale Garden Party and Art Sale at the Cupola House Gardens
• 408 South Broad Street
  Saturday, April 18, 2026, 5 o’clock until 7 o’clock
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• Featuring live music by Paul Kothe, Pkaboo Music
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• Garden Party and Art Sale 2024
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  Key Details for Boogie on Broad 2026
  • Date & Time: Friday, April 17, 2026, from 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
  • Location: 200 South Broad Street, Edenton, NC (Downtown).
  • Headliner: The Tams (Beach Music) with dancing in the street
  • Activities: Live music, food trucks, and close-up magic with Scott Wagoner starting at 5:00 PM.
  • Atmosphere: Free, family-friendly street party featuring dancing and a, beer/wine garden. 
• Enjoy a spectacular end to the first day of Easels in the Gardens with a party in downtown Edenton!
  

  America250 Easels in the Garden Weekend Saturday Lunch Cruise

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM

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