The Wylde Center Hosts its Annual Beer Garden and Silent Auction Fundraiser, June 25

Saturday, June 25 is the date for the Wylde Center’s annual Beer Garden and Silent Auction Fundraiser. The popular event brings together a number of local brews, food and music for a casual evening outdoors at the Oakhurst Garden, 435 Oakview Road, Decatur. A VIP Happy Hour begins at 4:30 p.m., while the main event lasts from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door. VIP tickets are $250 per pair and include additional benefits such as admission to the VIP party, access to sponsor/patron lounge, deck and restrooms, early bidding on auction items and more. All tickets are available at www.wyldecenter-beergarden.squarespace.com/. The Beer Garden is presented by Chip Wallace of Keller Knapp Realty and all attendees must be at least 21 years old.

Silent auction items will include vacation getaways, restaurant gift certificates, spa packages and other enticing items and experiences. Each guest will receive a free souvenir Wylde Center tasting glass so they can sample brews from Terrapin, Three Taverns Brewery, Orpheus Brewing, Wild Heaven Craft Beer, Treehorn Cider and more. The menu will include tastings from a number of local restaurants including Farm Burger and Revolution Doughnuts, and live music will be provided by The Benders. VIP Ticket holders will also enjoy signature cocktails by Kimball House, hors d’oeuvres by Revival and desserts by Proof Bakeshop.

“What could be better than enjoying a cold beer on a warm summer evening in a beautiful garden? Plus, our guests are raising money for one of the city’s premier environmental organizations by bidding on an exciting assortment of silent auction items. The event sold out quickly the past few years, so I encourage anyone who’s thinking about attending to get their tickets early,” said Jeremy Jeffers, chairman of the event.

In addition to Chip Wallace, the Beer Garden Silent Auction and Fundraiser is sponsored by Russell-Herrera Attorneys at Law, Stability Engineering, Classic Tents & Events, Beth Mahany, C.P.A., Caplan Cobb LLP, Decatur CoWorks, Private Bank of Decatur, and Cassedy Coaching & Consulting. Rain or shine.

About the Wylde Center

In 1997, an idea took root in the Oakhurst area of Decatur, Ga. Neighbors Sally Wylde and Louise Jackson envisioned a community garden where children could learn about the natural world and enjoy hands-on gardening activities. With the purchase of a half-acre of property at the corner of South McDonough St. and Oakview Road, the Oakhurst Community Garden was born. Today, supported by members, foundations, corporations and donors, the non-profit has been re-named the Wylde Center to honor its co-founder and to better encompass its expanded range of properties and programs. The Wylde Center oversees four distinctive greenspaces, directs a year-round educational program for all ages, hosts social events and directs the Decatur City Schools’ Farm to School Program. Staff and volunteers engage children, families and individuals in activities designed to develop creative skills in sustainable urban living, organic gardening, health and nutrition. Despite its robust growth, the Wylde Center has stayed true to its original mission of cultivating vibrant greenspaces for everyone to enjoy and inspiring communities of environmental stewards. www.wyldecenter.org.