Harvest Moon
Holden Forests & Garden’s largest and only benefit of the year. Join us for this exclusive culinary event in one of the city's most iconic settings.
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Friday, September 13th, 2024 at the Cleveland Botanical Garden
5pm VIP Reception | 6pm Event Opens to All | 9pm After-hours Party
Holden Forests & Gardens invites you to a fascinating evening where mysticism meets philanthropy. Harvest Moon is Holden Forests & Garden’s largest and only benefit of the year. Join us for an exclusive culinary event in one of the city’s most iconic settings.
Enter harvest moon raffleThe Main Event
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- Live music setting celestial vibes from The Stephanie Jimenez Band and Greening.
- Food stations throughout the gardens with small plates from some of Cleveland’s most notable chefs.
Meet the Chefs
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The After-Party
- A separately ticketed after-hours party with tarot card readings and additional bewitching entertainment
- Explore our glasshouses after dark with a drink in your hand
- DJ NicNacc spices up the after-party with live music
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Tickets
Please use the link below to purchase tickets for the full event or just the after-party. You may also purchase tickets by contacting Ellie Rial, Donor Stewardship & Events Manager, at (216) 707-2839 or at [email protected].
Tickets include small plates from 7 food stations (8 for VIP guests), beer, wine & seltzers and entertainment.
Registration is closed for this event.
VIP $1,000 ($850 tax deductible)
Includes registration for two, recognition in program, VIP Reception, and after hours event. VIP guests are invited to attend a pre-event cocktail reception featuring an additional food station exclusive to VIP guests and a full bar.
Individual Guest $220 ($170 tax deductible)
Includes registration for one person and access to the after-hours event.
After-hours Ticket $50 ($25 tax deductible) – includes a dessert station and additional entertainment.
Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Harvest Moon Presenting Sponsor $15,000 ($13,500 tax deductible)
Benefits include twenty (20) tickets to the event, all benefits at the Celestial level, plus:
- Recognition in the pre-event video to attendees
- Logo recognition and sponsor spotlight on the event website
- Inclusion in all pre- and post-event marketing and press releases
Celestial Sponsor $7,500 ($6,750 tax deductible)
Benefits include ten (10) tickets, all benefits at the Lunar level, plus:
- Verbal recognition during welcome remarks at VIP Cocktail Reception
- Tableside champagne service
- Reserved table on Geis Terrace with a designated server
- Additional recognition at one of the event’s food or activity stations
Lunar Sponsor $5,000 ($4,250 tax deductible)
- Ten (10) tickets to the event
- Reserved table in one of our designated sponsor areas
- Early event access and a special VIP area
- Recognition on the event website and social media
- Recognition on the program and event signage
- Inclusion on event invitation (if received by May 31, 2024)
- Afterhours party
Crescent Moon Sponsor $2,500 ($1,900 tax deductible)
- Eight (8) tickets to the event
- Reserved table in one of our designated sponsor areas
- Early event access and a special VIP area
- Recognition on the event website
- Recognition on the program and event signage
- Inclusion on event invitation (if received by May 31, 2024)
- Afterhours party
Thank you to the following sponsors:
Celestial Sponsors
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Lunar Sponsors
Jonathan and Suzanne Dick
BakerHostetler
Winnie Jones Nordell and Peter Nordell, The Triple T Foundation
Katie and Ken Outcalt
Robin and Andrew Schachat
Crescent Moon Sponsors
Americas Best Value Inn
Ashton Technology Solutions
Bobbie Brown and Steven Ward
Gertrude and Homer Chisholm
Cres Cor
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Paul and Janis DiCorleto
Mike and Leslie Dingeldein
Kate Faust
Mikiko and Hiroyuki Fujita
Gillmore Security Systems
Jonathan Hatch
Laura Junglas
KeyBank
LNE Group
The Luciano Family Foundation
Maloney + Novotny
Cynthia Moore-Hardy and Jeffery Hardy
Kelly Morgan and Alan Lysle
Jessica and A.D. Naik
Oswald Companies
Rockport Wealth Advisors
Robert and Brenda Rose
RMP International
Sherwin-Williams Company
Ruth and Tom Stafford
Tec Inc. Engineering & Design
Interested in sponsorship?
To become a sponsor, click the link below or contact Sam Lengel, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at 216.707.2805 or at [email protected]