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Apr 26, 2025 12PM - 7PM
Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise, ID 83712
Please note: This is a 21+ event. Valid ID required for entry.
Single Day tickets only this year!
WHAT TO BRING...
- Your own cup! We know you have a steel pint glass, cup from other beer fests, or even an old coffee mug you can grab. We don’t care what kind of cup (except please no glass) – just bring one!
- A water bottle! It’s important to stay hydrated. We will have water stations around the ‘fest so you can refill. Please bring your water bottle empty and fill it at the water station when you arrive.
- A ‘70s outfit! We are keeping things groovy in honor of the first Earth Day which took place on April 22, 1970. Dress up in your finest ‘70s attire and get ready to get funky.
- An alternative transportation plan! Ride your bike, walk, run, scooter, or ride a bus to Shade City and raise a glass to reducing your carbon footprint.
- Respect for The Garden! Please do not walk in any garden beds or plant areas in the Garden. There are sleeping plants that we don't want to trample. Stay on the paths.
WHAT NOT TO BRING...
- A chair. We will have seating available or you can find a nice grassy spot to rest. There is limited space in the Garden, so plan on sharing some elbow room with your neighbors!
- Children or dogs. We love your kiddos and your pups, but this particular party is for humans over 21 years old (this applies to infants as well). Only service animals are allowed.
- A cooler or outside food or drinks. We are going to have tons of beverages for you to enjoy! Beer, cider, NA beverages, and a variety of food will be available for purchase, so no need to bring any with you.
- Weapons of any kind. There are no weapons permitted in the Idaho Botanical Garden. Leave them at home!
A BREWFEST WITH A GREEN HEART
Our goal is to employ zero and low-waste tactics at every turn for Shade City. Here are some of the ways we are reducing waste:
- Patrons will bring their own cups! We are not having cups made for this event. There will be used/donated cups available to purchase should someone forget a cup.
- Food vendors will use reusable flatware and plates.
- There will be a dishwashing station for cleaning plates for reuse managed by our friends at Boise Farmers Market.
- Promotional event posters will be printed on the back of old posters or on recycled paper.
- We will provide as many alternative transportation options as we can including bus routes, bike parking, and more.β
*Ticket refunds or exchanges will not be permitted*
STEAM Camps
πNature Investigators - Spring Break Camp π
π§Monday, March 16th “Water Wonders”
πTuesday, March 17th “Dirt Day”
πΌWednesday, March 18th “Awesome Plants”
πΎThursday, March 19th “Animal Adventures”
πFriday, March 20th “Happy Trails”
Programming for spring break STEAM Camp occurs 8:30am-3:30pm each day
Geared towards K-3rd Graders (5-8 years old)*
π¦Summer STEAM Camps! βοΈ
Programming for summer occurs 8:30am-2:30pm (programming 9:00am-2:00pm
with supervised choice time during half hour drop off and pick up)
June 8 - 12th π»Sprout & About in the Garden
Explore the exciting world of gardening through hands-on activities, plant identification, and digging in the dirt! [Geared towards 5 - 8 year olds*]
June 22 - 26th π¨ Artful Outdoors
Create among the summer blooms and investigate art techniques while drawing, painting, and sculpting your way through the Garden. This will be a week of imagining, investigating, and inventing! [Geared towards 5 - 8 year olds*]
July 27 - 31st π¦ Teeth, Talons, & Tails!
Explore like a field biologist! Utilize scientific equipment to observe signs of animal life. From bugs to birds to lizards, campers will explore the Garden in search of our wild friends. [Geared towards 5 - 10 year olds*]
August 3 - 7th π Garden’s Greatest Hits
Did your learner miss their chance to attend one of our earlier STEAM camps? Come to our collection of campers’ favorites! Our STEAM Team will pick the best activities from the summer season to curate a fun-filled finale. [Geared towards 5 - 8 year olds*]
*For more information or questions please call us at 208-275-8610
--> If you are a Garden Member, please click the Sign in/Register link at the top right of your screen to receive your member rate. The discount will show up at the end of the process in checkout after you are signed in and have clicked the "Update Cart" button. Note: The member discount is reflected on the second page.
To register online use this link: Register Here
Registration closes 1 week prior to program date.
Expectations:
An IBG staff member will reach out two weeks before the camp to gather your learner’s information.
We are excited for your child to experience a STEAM Camp with IBG. Thank you for your support!
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Cancellation Policy
Day Programs 2026
• Registration for STEAM Day Camp programs includes a $25 non-refundable deposit to the Garden.
• Should you need to cancel your learner's registration for a STEAM Day Camp program, two weeks prior to the program date is the last day to receive a refund, barring emergency. If after the two-week deadline, emergency refunds will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact education@idahobotanicalgarden.org with any questions.
• The Garden reserves the right to cancel any camp due to low enrollment.
• Programs cancelled by the Garden will be automatically fully refunded.
Spring Break and Summer 2026 (weeklong programs)
• Registration for camps includes a $50 non-refundable deposit to the Garden.
• Should you need to cancel your learner's registration for a Summer STEAM Camp, June 1, 2026, is the last day to receive a full refund minus the $50 non-refundable deposit, barring emergency. If after June 1st, and at least two weeks prior to the start of the camp you are registered for, a 50% refund minus the $50 non-refundable deposit will be made. Emergency refunds will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact education@idahobotanicalgarden.org with any questions.
• The Garden reserves the right to cancel any camp due to low enrollment.
• Programs cancelled by the Garden will be automatically fully refunded.
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General Accessibility Information
The distance from the admission kiosk to the classroom and the more cultivated, shaded portion of the Garden is 212 yards-long. This includes a 24 yards-long ramp that meets ADA slope requirement. There are areas of the Garden where the path material is more gravel-like, areas where the sloped path is lawn, and in those cases, we have alternative routes available that could be used. Please let us know of any accessibility concerns prior to the start of camp, contact education@idahobotanicalgarden.org.
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