Music In The Meadow: Rock Garden with Daisy Road Band
About this Event
End summer on a high note at FONA's Music in the Meadow Concert featuring the Daisy Road band. On Friday, September 4th at 7 PM at the National Arboretum, experience an exhilarating live performance celebrating the National Herb Garden's Rock ('N Roll) Garden exhibit. Daisy Road's eclectic mix of rock, soul, and funk music will celebrate the vibrant world of herbs that rock, as well as those that inspire us to rock. Bring your picnic blanket, try out a local food truck, and sing along to classic tunes the whole family will enjoy!
Registration is required to enter the National Arboretum for this event. The Arboretum’s R Street gate will open at 5:30 PM, and the concert will begin at 7:00 PM. Only the Ellipse Meadow, Capitol Columns, and National Herb Garden will be open to attendees during this event.
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TICKETS
Tickets are required to attend this event and must be purchased in advance (no door sales). We are using a tiered ticketing system to make this concert accessible to as many people as possible. Choose the ticket option that makes sense for you:
- General Admission — $25
- Community Access — $15 (limited number available)
- Children 12 and under — free, but must be registered in advance
FOOD & DRINK
Food trucks will be on site with a variety of delicious offerings! Stay tuned for the full food truck lineup. Bring a blanket to spread out for a cozy picnic while you enjoy the show.
VOLUNTEERS WELCOME!
Without the help of volunteers like you, events like these would not be possible. For this concert, we need help checking people in at the gate, staffing our info table, and helping to clean up at the end of the evening. To learn more about volunteering at this concert, please fill out our volunteer interest form and we will get back to you with more details.
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
Only the R Street entrance () will be open for entry/exit to the Arboretum for this event. No visitors will be allowed to enter the Arboretum through the New York Avenue entrance.
Please arrive early to allow time to park and walk to the Ellipse Meadow for the event. This event will start at 7 PM, but visitors can arrive at the Arboretum starting at 5:30 PM. Last admittance onto the Arboretum grounds is at 7:30 PM.
The closest parking lot to the event is the R Street lot, but additional parking is available at the Grove and New York Avenue parking lots. Parking is free. Accessible parking is available in the R Street parking lot. See the map below for more details.
ARRIVING BY PUBLIC TRANSIT, RIDESHARE, FOOT, BIKE: The Arboretum is not located on a Metro rail line, but is near Union Station. From there, you can take a bus, rideshare, or bike to the Arboretum. Capital Bikeshare has a hub outside the R Street entrance for bike rentals.
WEATHER CANCELLATIONS
If FONA cancels the concert due to unsafe conditions or inclement weather, you will be notified by email at least 2 hours before the concert. Please check before you head out. If FONA must cancel or reschedule the event, the cost of the ticket will be considered a donation to support FONA’s work.
REFUND POLICY
Full refunds are provided for refund requests received up to 7 days prior to the program date. Please make all refund requests through the Eventbrite app or webpage.
EVENT COMMUNICATIONS
Once you purchase a ticket, you will receive more information on how to prepare for the event. Please check your spam folder if you've registered for the event but haven't received a confirmation email. Email [email protected] with any questions.
REMINDER
As a federal property, the U.S. National Arboretum is covered by laws prohibiting:
- Commercial photography without a permit
- Being under the influence, using or possessing any narcotic drugs, hallucinogens, marijuana, barbiturates, or amphetamines except when being prescribed for a patient by a licensed physician
- Willfully destroying, damaging, or stealing property
- Improperly disposing of rubbish on property
- Operating a vehicle in an unsafe manner or failing to comply with posted traffic signs
- Carrying or possessing explosives, firearms, or other dangerous weapons without proper authorization
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