7th Dinner in the Park: Premier Garden Gala of Music & Fine Wine

As the sun sets over Jensen Botanical Garden, Dinner in the Park brings together music, wine, andcommunity for a truly enchanting evening in support of youth scholarships and enhancing Carmichael’sparks so they remain vibrant, welcoming spaces for generations to come.

Join us beneath the trees.

Dinner in the Park, the Carmichael Parks Foundation’s signature
fundraiser, returns for its 7th year to the Jensen Botanical Garden
for an enchanting evening beneath the trees. Guests will
experience live music from Grammy-nominated saxophonist
Andrey Chmut, an exclusive wine experience with Rombauer
Vineyards, and a thoughtfully curated outdoor dining
experience set against the golden glow of sunset. The evening
ends with a post-dinner dance party featuring Wasted Space.

Proceeds from the evening ensure that every child — regardless of
financial circumstance — has access to the parks and recreation
programs that shape childhood, while also strengthening and enhancing
Carmichael’s cherished public spaces for generations to come.

Info: The evening begins along the pathway leading into Jensen Botanical
Garden, where live local and regional musicians welcome guests with
an immersive soundscape beneath the trees. As golden light settles
over the garden, complimentary Rombauer pours and passed hors
d’oeuvres accompany each step, inviting guests to linger, explore, and
savor the moment.

Info: Dinner in the Park is honored to feature an exclusive partnership with Rombauer Vineyards — one of Napa Valley’s most iconic and critically acclaimed wineries.
For more than four decades, Rombauer has been synonymous with excellence, earning national recognition for its celebrated portfolio of richly expressive wines sought after by collectors and connoisseurs alike. Revered for its craftsmanship, consistency, and unmistakable character, Rombauer represents the very best of California winemaking.

Info: This year, Dinner in the Park welcomes Pickles & Olives Catering Company for a multi-course dining experience exclusively curated for the evening. Featuring seasonal ingredients and thoughtfully composed dishes, the menu has been designed to complement our garden setting and elevated wine experience.

Five-star rated and featured on FOX40, Pickles & Olives is celebrated for refined presentation and exceptional hospitality — bringing a fresh and artful culinary perspective to this unforgettable night beneath the trees.

Info: Dinner in the Park is honored to present Grammy-nominated saxophonist,
composer, and producer Andrey Chmut as the dinner’s featured performer.
Internationally recognized for his refined sound and expressive artistry, Andrey
has performed alongside celebrated artists including Bob James, Candy Dulfer,
Dave Koz, Julio Iglesias Jr., Jamala, Eros Ramazzotti, Tina Karol, and many others.
As dinner unfolds beneath the trees, his performance will serve as the elegant
centerpiece of the evening — a rare opportunity to experience Grammy-level
talent in an intimate garden setting.

Info: Dinner gives way to dancing as Wasted Space takes the
stage. Known for their vibrant, high-energy performances and
crowd-favorite playlists, the band brings a fresh,
contemporary edge to the evening.
Under the lights and beneath the trees, the celebration
continues — lively, joyful, and the perfect end to the evening.

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Host or Publisher Carmichael Parks Foundation