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The Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania (GCFP) is excited to be hosting a statewide garden tour called the PA Garden Party on June 20, 2026 and June 27, 2026.  Gardens will be open from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. 

The gardens hosted by Spade and Trowel Club will be open on June 27, 2026. 
How to Join the Party
Ticket/Tour Book Information before June 6th

T​he tickets will be available on March 1, 2026.  Cost before June 6th is $25 per ticket.  Be sure to write Spade and Trowel Club as the Host Club on the form. 

​Visit pagardenclubs.org beginning March 1, for two easy ticket options

• Pay by check: Print and complete the ticket purchase form and mail it with your check. Questions? Contact Connie Burnley, Ticket Purchase Chair. [email protected]

• Pay by credit card Complete the online credit card form. Questions? Contact Kathy Costello, Online Ticket Chair, [email protected]


Tour Book will be mailed via USPS beginning in April:  
  • The tour book serves as the ticket for entrance to the gardens.  
  • The tour book lists the gardens available to be toured on June 20th or June 27th.  ​
  • This statewide list will include addresses, photos and brief description of each garden.  
Ticket Information from June 7th through June 27th
  • The cost is $30 per ticket.  
  • Tickets can be purchased from Shannon Hevener at [email protected].
  • On June 27th, you can purchase a ticket only at the Hevener's Garden.  ​​​

Take a Peek

About GCFP
GCFP has 5,000 members and 103 clubs.  ​GCFP members support local communities with:
 Youth Gardening Programs
 Club, State and National College and Trade School Scholarships
 Statewide Art, Gardening and poetry contests
 Civic Beautification projects
 Highway Blue Star Markers and Gardens to Honor Our Military
 Flower Shows to Educate the Public
 Statewide and Local Conservation Environment Programs
 Horticulture Therapy in Rehab Facilities and Nursing Homes

Buy an ad in the tour booklet

$25 Buys an ad!
Ad Request Form
We would like for you to be a part of this celebration of the beautiful gardens in our keystone state by taking an ad in the tour booklet.  Contact us via the website if interested.  Click: Ad Request Form.   

Color Ad Size:
$500 two full-page facing each 5” @ x 7.5” H
$200 full page 5” W x 7.5” H
$150 1/2 page 5” W x 3.75” H
$ 75 1/4 page or business card 5” W x 1.9” H
$ 25 2-line personal message (30 words maximum)​

Brochure

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2026 Spade and Trowel Club