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Friday, August 21 | 7 – 9 p.m. – Garden Illuminated: Drinks & Dessert
Guests can stroll the illuminated garden paths, enjoy desserts and drinks, and gather with friends in the historic garden and barn.
Saturday, August 22 | 5 – 9 p.m. – Garden Still Illuminated
The garden remains illuminated for a second evening featuring live music from Maine singer-songwriter Connor Garvey and his band, wood-fired pizza from Caravaggio, and a beer garden from Nonesuch River Brewing. Music runs from 7 – 9 p.m.
Beyond being a beautiful summer event, Garden Illuminated supports the preservation and care of the historic McLaughlin Garden and Homestead and helps fund the organization’s free and low-cost community programming.
Why Visit?
• A visually compelling garden transformed by candlelight after dark
• A distinctive late-summer Maine experience
• Local food, music, and beverage partners
• A historic garden that welcomes nearly 10,000 visitors each year
• A community event that directly supports preservation and local programming
Garden Illuminated: August 21 & 22, 2026
McLaughlin Garden and Homestead | South Paris, Maine
