Thank you for your support!

Thank you for attending the 2026 Gala in the Gardens to celebrate and support the Arboretum, it was a wonderful evening!

We will come together on Wednesday, June 16, 2027 to once again celebrate the Arboretum. You are invited, we hope you will save the date!

2026 Gala Sponsors

Thank you for your support of the 2026 Gala in the Gardens!

Presenting Sponsor

Anonymous

Platinum Sponsors

Nancy Jones

Jeannine Rivet & Warren Herreid II

Georgia & Jim Thompson

Gold Sponsors

Carmen & Jim Campbell

Lorin DeBonte

Artserve logo in black.
JP Morgan Chase logo in black.
Red and black Toro logo.

Silver Sponsors

Jennifer & Mark Allen and Judy & Howard Fulk

Linda & Ken Cutler

Robert & Debra Frimerman

Lori Johnson & James MacKay

Kathy & Steve Persian and Alene & Anthony Sussman

David & Ellen Phelps and Patrick & Andrea Bassett

Mary Ella Pratte & David Donahoo

Bachman's

Bailey Nurseries

Bolton & Menk

Hawkins, Inc.

Medical Alley

University of Minnesota Foundation

Relive the fun from past galas!

4 women walk along path outside tent in the evening
woman smiles at winning bid
pink peonies and gala table card
University president talks with Arboretum director
smiling partygoer
Arb pres talks with Belinda Jensen
vase of flowers and group of people talking
People in front of the gala tent
People walking through the gardens
People bidding inside the gala tent
Woman playing games at the gala
People gathering by the gala tent