Botanical Blues

Event Details

Supporting Sponsor Nationwide 

Des Moines’ favorite Sunday Blues is BACK for its 19th year! Join us in the Garden on Sundays from January 5 to March 30, 2025, as we welcome new and returning bands to the conservatory stage while enjoying refreshments from the new cafe at the Garden, Flora!  

Botanical Blues concerts will begin at 1pm and 3pm and last one hour each with a one-hour intermission between shows. 

  • January 5  Major Blues & the Mugshots 
  • January 12  Bob Pace 
  • January 19  Weary Ramblers 
  • January 26  Heath Alan 
  • February 2  Chuggaluggers 
  • February 9  Jodi Bodley & Dewey Cantrell 
  • February 16  Local Ukesters Ukulele Band 
  • February 23  Soul Searchers 
  • March 2  Drama Kings 
  • March 9  Steve E. George 
  • March 16  Ducharme Jones 
  • March 23  “The Blue Two” Bob Dorr & Jeff Petersen 
  • March 30  “Grill & Kain” Cindy Grill & Dennis Kain 

 

 

Thank you for your support

Susan and Carl Voss | Jill and Dan Stevenson | Central Iowa Blues Society

Tickets

Member – free 
Adult – $12 
Senior (65+) – $11 
Active Military – $11 
Children (2-12) – $9 
Children 2 and under – free 
Museums for All (WIC and SNAP EBT card holders) – free 

Tickets for Botanical Blues will not be sold in advance, but will be made available at the door until capacity is reached. 

Concert Checklist

  • Leave outside food and drinks at home 
  • Leave chairs at home 
  • Purchase admission at the door 
  • Bring Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Silipint® for 10% off drinks  
  • Come prior to showtime or carpool to the Garden  
  • Shoes are required in the Garden at all times 

Reserved Tables

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND this year you can purchase a reserved table for up to four guests! Each show will have two reserved tables available for purchase where you can enjoy the show from your designated spot, perfect for a group outing or an afternoon date! Tables include admission and must be reserved online by the Friday before the desired performance. Online table reservations are first come, first served and on sale throughout the series. 

Event Details

Shows are held live in the conservatory and last one hour each. Botanical Blues attendees are welcome to wander the indoor gardens during the concert.  

Food

Flora will have their brunch menu and full beverage menu available out of the cafe from 10 am – 2 pm. They will also serve refreshments (sweet and savory snack options), beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drink options in the conservatory noon – 3:30 pm.  

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