40th Annual Dinner on the Desert

DATE: April 25, 2026
TIME: 6 p.m.
PRICE: Tickets start at $750

Dinner on the Desert 2026 blends the exquisite beauty of the Garden to create a memorable evening.

Event Chair, Hank Arens looks forward to welcoming guests as you enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and the breathtaking Garden views.

The event will include the Garden’s signature in-person silent auction, where guests can bid on distinctive plants, pots, garden art and an array of exciting experiences.

Afterward, enjoy a thoughtfully prepared dinner that reflects the flavors of spring in the Garden’s magical outdoor setting.

The evening concludes with the farewell experience that promises to deliver a fun, flavorful and entertaining departure.

Please join us, for a perfect evening with friends, family and colleagues amongst the splendor of the Garden. Your participation in Dinner on the Desert supports the Garden as the global leader in desert plant conservation and its mission to advance excellence in education, research and exhibition of desert plants.

Purchase Tickets/Tables here!  If you have questions regarding tickets, tables or evening host opportunities, please contact Lindsi Baldwin at 480.481.8178 or [email protected].

If you have auction questions or wish to donate an item, please contact Melissa Hawkins at [email protected].