Agave-Fest: A month-long celebration of an iconic genus

A month-long celebration of an iconic genus
Celebrate one of the most iconic plants of The Ruth Bancroft Garden with a month-long tribute to agaves – bold, sculptural, and one of the most beloved plants in the Garden!
Event Highlights:
- Kickoff Webinar - July 1 at 11am
Join longtime curator Brian Kemble as he shares standout agaves from the Garden’s collection, highlighting some of the most iconic and unusual species in cultivation. Register here: www.ruthbancroftgarden.org/event/webinar-agaves/
- Curator-led Lecture - July 11 at 10am
Experience Brian Kemble’s engaging talk, previously presented to leadership at the American Public Gardens Association annual conference in June, exploring agaves as powerful focal plants, from the nursery trade to wild habitats. Register here: www.ruthbancroftgarden.org/event/lecture-agaves-garden-focal-points/
- Curator-led Tour - July 11 at 11:30am
Take part in an intimate, guided tour of the Garden’s agave collection, many in dramatic bloom, offering a rare chance to witness their spectacular final flowering. Register here: www.ruthbancroftgarden.org/event/tour-agaves/
- Pop-up Plant Sale - July 11 from 9am-1pm
Shop a curated selection of unique agaves from the private greenhouse collections of Curator Brian Kemble and Garden Manager Walker Young.
- Mezcal Tasting - July 18 from 5pm - 7pm
Join us for a summer evening in the Garden with a guided tour led by longtime curator Brian Kemble and Susan Coss, co-founder of Mezcalistas. Guests will enjoy a private mezcal tasting and learn about the “spirit of the agave.” Register here: www.ruthbancroftgarden.org/event/spiked-agaves-mezcal-tasting/
- Ethnobotany Webinar
Ethnobotany Webinar – Enjoy a fascinating presentation by Hualapai ethnobotanist Carrie Cannon on the cultural history of mescal agave and its deep connections to people over time. Register here: