Fall Splendor

Garden Tour Features Free Lectures at Garden Fest

The Yavapai County Master Gardeners, in collaboration with the Sedona Village Rotary Club, will host the Master Gardener Fall Splendor Sedona-VOC Garden Tour and Community Garden Fest.

These concurrent events are designed to offer attendees inspiration and practical insights tailored specifically to gardening in the unique Red Rock region.  Both will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

There is no cost for the Rotary Garden Fest and no reservations are needed.

Tickets for the Master Gardeners Tour ($20) are on Sale July 1, 2026. Register online at https://extension.arizona.edu/events/sedona-voc-garden-tour. Registration information and a tour map will be sent to paid attendees the day before the event.

Master Gardener Garden Tour

The self-guided garden tour ($20 admission) offers exclusive public access to four private residential gardens and a lovely community garden spanning West Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek. The tour will highlight innovative high-desert landscaping techniques, drought-tolerant native and non-native plantings (flowers, vegetables, herbs), and creative outdoor living spaces designed to harmonize with the local environment. Attendees can interact directly with homeowners and certified Master Gardeners at each site to learn about vital regional topics, including soil building, pest management, and water harvesting. The Master Gardeners are also offering free garden lectures and an information table.

Food: While enjoying the garden fest, stop by the Rotary barbecue for burgers, hot dogs, potato salad, and refreshments. Proceeds help support community garden programs, food bank donations, and other local service projects. There will also be an ice cream vendor.