Sanford Historic Garden Tour

A self-guided tour through nine private gardens throughout Sanford's Historic District and neighborhood of Mayfair. This event will feature an artisan vendor market, local gardening and wildlife educators, plein air artists, and a tea lunch. We think it's the perfect way to kickoff springtime in beautiful historic Sanford!

After gathering inspiration, visit our marketplace at Centennial Park (400 S Park Ave, in front of the check in location at Bettye Smith Cultural Arts Center). There will be plenty of plants, art, jewelry, and garden-themed gifts just in time for Mother's Day! Here you can also enjoy iced refreshments and other delicious lunch options. Ambient piano music provided by musician, Barbara Gomulka. 

Day of tickets will be sold at Bettye D. Smith Cultural Arts Center (119 W. 5th St, Sanford) and that is also where you will need to check-in for presale tickets.

10 am - 4 pm: Pick up your wristband and map at Bettye D. Smith Cultural Arts Center (119 W. 5th St, Sanford) prior to enjoying the tour. Check-in opens at 9:30 am, gardens open at 10 am. It will take 2 to 3 hours to see all of the gardens. 

9:30 am - 4:30 pm: Shop the plant sale and vendor market at Centennial Park (400 S Park Ave, Sanford) and find perfect Mother's Day gifts!

Tea Lunch Menu: 

 - honey chicken salad finger sandwich

- cucumber with herbed cream cheese finger sandwich

- southern egg salad sandwich

- pimento cheese and arugula finger sandwich 

- caprese salad with pasta, marinated pearl mozzarella, cherry - 

- tomato, fresh basil, and a balsamic glaze. 

- lemon and vanilla bean sandwich cookie 

- strawberry champagne cake truffle

$25 per person. Utensils and your choice of bottled water or tea also included.

* Tickets are $16 per person

* Boxed tea lunch available for presale only

* This is a rain or shine event

* Children 3 and under are FREE