TasteBud

Thursday, May 19 | 5–8 pm

In-person registration for the May 19 event is now closed. Still want to bid at the ‘bud? Sign up for our online auction below! No fee to register.

After two years of virtual auctions, we’re back in person!

Indulge in a light sampling of delights from Green Bay area restaurants and caterers, and listen to tunes by Nettle Hill. Stroll through the lush landscape, sip signature cocktails, wines, and brews, and soak in more than 300,000 spring blooms.

Make sure you stop by our DIY Botanical Cocktails station (in partnership with the NEW Herb Society)!

The Garden will close to the General Public at 4 pm. Ticket holders can enter the Garden starting at 4:45 pm.

Event registration is now closed.

Online Auction

9 am, Tuesday, May 17 through 7:30 pm, Thursday, May 19

View and bid on hundreds of items either online or in person while you’re here, including annual and perennial plants, outdoor living items, and more.

Bid electronically on auction items from wherever you are using your smartphone or tablet, or if you’re at the event, get assistance from our on-site “Bidding Agents.” Track your bids while strolling through the Garden or from home. 

Register for Mobile Bidding

1. Visit tastebud.cbo.io. 
2. Tap “Login/Register” to receive a bidder number.
   • A credit card is required to register (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express).
3. Browse featured items.
   • All items will be viewable once the auction is live.
4. Get ready to bid online starting at 9 am on Tuesday, May 17!
5. Have a ticket for the TasteBud event? Come in person on Thursday, May 19 to see the items and continue to bid!

Register to Bid

Need help?

Call our Guest Experience Team at 920.490.9457. If you purchased a ticket for the event, you will have the opportunity to see auction items in person at the Garden on Thursday, May 19. Guests can also ask questions about how to bid or make a donation at that time.

Winning Bidder

Bidding closes at 7:30 pm on Thursday, May 19. You will receive a text message or email if you win an item(s). Pay directly from your device by tapping the red “Pay!” button at the top of your screen. Your receipt will be emailed to you.

Item Pick-Up

Winners can pick up their items the night of the in-person event (7:30-8:30 pm, Thursday, May 19) or from 9 am-6 pm on Friday, May 20 at the Garden. Winners unable to pick up their items at either time can make arrangements for pick-up by contacting events@gbbg.org or 920.490.9457.

Not interested in the auction, but still want to help?

Please consider a donation to support our mission either online or by mail.

Online Donation Mail-In Form

Proceeds support our mission to connect people with plants by providing year-round educational and recreational experiences for everyone in an environment that engages, inspires, and refreshes.

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VOLUNTEER

Sign up for a variety of volunteer positions including event setup, registration, silent auction, and more! Contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@gbbg.org or 920.491.3691 ext. 131 to learn more.

Sign Up to Volunteer

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Thank You to Our Auction Sponsors

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Thank You to Our Sponsors

Lead Sponsor

In-Kind Sponsors

Bay Towel

Contact Us

For information or assistance in signing up for the online auction, contact our Guest Experience Team at 920.490.9457 or info@gbbg.org.

For more information on opportunities for corporate partnership including sponsorship, contact our Director of Development, Cindy Berton, at 920.491.3691 ext. 104 or cberton@gbbg.org.