GARDEN GALA The Garden Gala returns in 2025 to kick off the Carolina Strawberry Festival on April 26! Guests are invited to dress to impress and enjoy an afternoon filled with music by the Blackwater Band, drinks, and a selection of heavy hors d’oeuvres. This year’s event will also feature an exciting silent auction. Set in the beautiful Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina, the gala will take place from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., with an after-party once again hosted at the Mad Boar. A free shuttle service will be available between the Mad Boar and the Gardens. Ticket holders receive two(2) free beer tickets. Don’t miss out on this special celebration—you’re sure to have a “Berry Good Time!” ENTERTAINMENT Friday Evening May 2nd – Main Stage Carl Newton’s Review Band of Oz Saturday Evening May 3rd – Main Stage Chocolate Chip & Company The Embers ft Craig Woolard Saturday Morning May 3rd – Main Street Stage 10:00-10:30 Opening Ceremony 10:30-12:30 Carolina Strawberry Pageant 12:30-1:30 The Beatitudes 1:30-2:00 The Bullpups 2:00-2:45 United Fellowship Pentecostal Free Will Baptist praise team 2:45-3:10 210 Productions 3:10-4:00 Jorja Wells 4:00-4:15 North Carolina Poultry Jubilee Queens 4:15-5:00 United Fellowship Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church- God’s Chosen Also enjoy: Carolina Strawberry Festival Pageant Funtime Amusements Dinosaur Live