Antiques at the Gardens

Join the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens for the 14th annual Antiques at the Gardens show, Birmingham’s premier event—and a weekend of fun—for fans of design, gardening, and entertaining.

The 2019 show, presented by IBERIABANK, includes talks by nationally acclaimed interior designers, architects, and landscape designers. Dealer halls feature shopping from 22 curated vendors from across the U.S. specializing in antiques, furniture, fine art, vintage jewelry, silver, Oriental rugs, home and garden decor, and other exquisite items.

The headline Red Diamond Lecture Series features two lectures: a morning event with decorator Markham Roberts and an afternoon event with gardening and lifestyle experts Renny Reynolds and Jack Staub.

Shopping is included in general admission. Separate tickets are required for the black-tie Gala at the Gardens and speaker events. Proceeds benefit the ongoing stewardship and enhancement of the Gardens, educational programs, and outreach activities.

Thursday, October 3 | Tastebuds & Gala in the Gardens

11:00–12:30 Tastebuds featuring David Baker, Ronda Carman, Frances Schultz (Moderator: Margot Shaw) | Sponsored by Flower magazine

6:00–7:00 Honorees' Celebration 

7:00–11:00 Gala in the Gardens

Friday, October 4 | Red Diamond Lecture Series & Dealer Booths Open

10:00–5:00 Show Hours (dealer booths open)

10:30–11:30 Markham Roberts: "Decorating—The Way I See It" | Sponsored by Red Diamond, Inc.

1:30–2:30 Renny Reynolds & Jack Staub: "Chasing Eden" | Sponsored by Red Diamond, Inc.

2:30–3:30 Red Diamond Reception

Saturday, October 5 | Taste in Spades & Dealer Booths Open

10:00–5:00 Show Hours (dealer booths open)

11:00–12:30 "Inside/Out" Panel Discussion featuring Gavin Duke, Lee Ledbetter, Ashley Whittaker (Moderator: Richard Keith Langham) | Sponsored by LICOA & ADAC

2:00–3:00 "Entertaining Today" featuring Cathy Graham & Alex Hitz | Sponsored by LICOA & ADAC

Sunday, October 6 | Southern Sunday & Dealer Booths Open

11:00–4:00 Show Hours (dealer booths open)

11:00–12:30 Brunch with Lisa Fine & Richard Keith Langham | Sponsored by ADAC & Universal Furniture

1:30–2:30 Tastemakers Panel with Becky Boyle Interiors, Blackjack Horticulture, Jared Hughes Designs, Parkes & Lamb Interiors, Virginia Cheek Designs | Sponsored by ARC Realty