Wine Tasting
Grab a souvenir NYBG wine tumbler and join us for a flight of palate-pleasing wines from over ten New York State wineries. Bottles will be available for sale.
Spring Uncorked
Saturday, May 16, 2026
12 to 5 p.m. | Tulip Tree Allée
Join us for the perfect pairing of springtime beauty and local wines!
With the iconic backdrop of the Mertz Building and collection of Tulip tress, this year’s 10th Annual Spring Uncorked event is the perfect wine-lover’s event featuring local wineries from the Hudson Valley, Brooklyn, and Long Island. Enjoy samples, dance to live music, join a Paint & Sip activity, and kick back with a variety of crafts and games. Enjoy delicious lunch options for sale from a lineup of the tri-state area’s finest local foods.
Ticket Information
Tickets for this event are for adults 21+. In the event of inclement weather, this event will occur on Sunday, May 17 from 12 to 5 p.m. Ticket holders will be informed of any changes on Friday, May 15.
Non-Member Tickets
$50; includes a souvenir NYBG wine tumbler and All-Garden Pass
Member Tickets
$25; includes souvenir NYBG wine tumbler only; All-Garden Pass is free for Members
Live from the Lawn
As you sip your wine, relax or dance to the original sounds of some of the newest artists on the scene.
Lineup to include:
Black Lotus Band
12:30 p.m.
This NYC-based alternative R&B band is composed of lead singer and songwriter Duo Green and her bandmates K$tuss, V, and Lynx. Together, Black Lotus Band has developed their own sound and music that invites listeners to be real and authentic to themselves—flaws and all. Through storytelling, Black Lotus Band is following in the footsteps of artists like the Isley Brothers, Safe, and The Internet to create their own musical legacy. Photo by jtcanshoot.
Dallas Wax
2:30 p.m.
Dallas Wax is a five-piece band based in New York City. The band borrows from the spaces of punk rock, psychedelia, and the blues while maintaining a unique delivery and raucous live performance. Powered by guitar riffs and soulful vocals, Dallas Wax never fails to conjure an unforgettable experience for their audience.
Adam Amram Family Band
3:30 p.m.
Adam Amram is a New York-born songwriter and multi-instrumentalist leading the Adam Amram Family Band. His music blends folk, Americana, and rock with the live spirit of classic ’60s and ’70s recordings, rooted in the communities and traditions he grew up around. Having traveled and performed around the world, Amram brings a wide-ranging perspective back to his deeply local sound. His latest album To the End is out now, with a new record, Tribulations, set for release this summer.
Paint & Sip
Select your favorite medium of watercolor, colored pencil, acrylic, or pastels to bring the natural landscape to life on your canvas. This activity is guided by professional teaching artists Sarah Yu and Christiane Fashek.
Lawn Games
Enjoy an assortment of games, including corn hole, giant jenga, giant connect four, and ring toss.
Make Sense of the Scent
How well do you know what’s in your glass? Stop by and try your nose at this aroma recognition training activity praised by sommeliers. From raspberry to pepper, this aroma selection allows you to identify common aromas found in wines and increase your sommelier vocabulary.
Grab a Bite
Picnic on the lawn! Enjoy delicious lunch options for sale from a lineup of the tri-state area’s finest local foods including:
As always, The Pine Tree Café and Hudson Garden Grill are available.
NYBG Shop
Spring is in the air! Whether you’re looking for tools to tend to your garden, home decor, stationary, or beautiful live plants, NYBG Shop has a wide selection to find the perfect gift—or treat yourself.
Location Tulip Tree Allée