Preview Night—Moonlight in the Garden

A Magical Lighting Exhibition with Our Friends from Southern Lights of Raleigh and the North Carolina Agricultural Foundation, Inc.


  • Tuesday, November 8, 2022 – 6:30 pm9:00 pm

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Join us on this special preview evening for a sneak peek and be one of the first to see this year's creative installation of Moonlight in the Garden. Your senses will be delighted when the gates open on this crisp November evening.

For this evening only, Rocky Top Catering, is back with delicious seasonal favorites including Red Wine Braised Short Ribs, Shrimp & Grits, and a Vegan Marsala. Come graze the Southern Pickin' Table, enjoy a glass of beer or wine, stroll the garden, and listen to indie-jazz tunes provide by Tea Cup Gin. Roast marshmallows at the fire pits on our great lawn or sip a cup of hot cider with family and friends during this unique fund-raising event. We look forward to seeing you there.

Advance tickets are required. This is a catered event. No tickets will be sold at the gate for this preview evening. Tickets are limited to enhance your experience. Members may purchase tickets for themselves and their guests and enjoy early access. Members can arrive at 6:00 pm to enjoy the event and all it has to offer before the gates officially open at 6:30 pm. This will be the only evening where beer and wine will be served.

Be sure to check out the complete Moonlight in the Garden details, the event runs Thursday through Saturday only. Each crisp November evening is perfectly paired with live music, food trucks, fire pits, and marshmallows.

Free parking is available along Beryl Road, and overflow parking is available at 4101 Beryl Road. Parking is limited, we recommend carpooling or using a ride share service.

Advance Tickets Only

$95.00 Members and their guests. Members and their guests enjoy early access and can arrive at 6:00 pm to enjoy the event and all it has to offer before the gates officially open at 6:30 pm. Join today.

$95.00 Nonmembers