Fall Sip & Sprout Plant Festival

Fall is in the air, and it’s the perfect time to plant in Florida.

Join us at Metals & Nature for our Fall Sip & Sprout Plant Festival, a day designed for gardeners ready to refresh their landscapes, add new favorites, and take advantage of Florida’s best growing season.

Stroll through our multi-acre shady oak garden, meet local plant vendors, and gather inspiration for fall planting, seasonal color, and long-term garden success.

What you’ll find:

• Plant vendors featuring fall-ready plants and unique varieties

• Coffee to start your morning in the garden

• Wine to enjoy as you wander beneath the oaks

• Food to keep you fueled while you explore

🌿 Plant Bingo

Join us for Plant Bingo with beautiful plant-themed prizes.

🪴 10:00 AM - Sign up here!
🪴 12:00 PM - Sign up here!

$25 per person plus tax

All proceeds benefit the GFWC Junior Woman's Club of Plant City, helping support their community service projects throughout the Plant City area.

Featured Vendors

Fantasy Nature Arts

Rare houseplants, dark foliage plants, carnivorous plants, tropicals, alocasias, philodendrons, terrarium plants, pothos, peperomias, propagation accessories, cover pots, bog gardens, and pixie gardens.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fantasy_nature_arts

Fabi's Plants Paradise

Desert roses, fruit trees, bougainvilleas, and succulents.
Website: https://plants863.etsy.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/fabisplantsparadise

Rise and Bake Country Bakery

Fresh sourdough breads, cookies, muffins, cinnamon rolls, and other homemade baked goods.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ahAkKJg4g/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Long Hair Plant Care

Houseplants, plant accessories, enamel pins, earrings, and botanical gifts.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longhairplantcare

Casal Orchids

Orchids and flowering plants.

Carrington Tropicals

Aroids and other rare tropical plants.
Website: https://www.carringtontropicals.com

Plant City Garden Club

Member-grown botanicals, garden-themed gifts, and gardening items.
Website: https://plantcitygardenclub.com

Hekkin Hoyas

Hoyas, aroids, and fun plant accessories.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hekkinhoyas

George Griepienburg

Butterfly and hummingbird-friendly plants.

Christine's Tropical & Exotic Plants

Houseplants, carnivorous plants, herbs, vegetable plants, fruit bushes, and flowering landscape plants.
Website: https://www.plantlocator1.com

Salta Sun Creations

Handcrafted sun catchers, bead art, plant charms, and decorative propagation containers.

Bodacious Botany

Creative 3D-printed planters and plant accessories.

A Pot Ahead Nursery

Herbs, pepper varieties, vegetable plants, flowering shrubs, fruit trees, and fruit bushes.

Castillo Tropicals

A large selection of tropical and subtropical fruit trees including mango, avocado, citrus, guava, banana, papaya, pomegranate, mulberry, starfruit, fig, loquat, persimmon, and more.
Instagram & Facebook: Castillo Tropicals
TikTok: @castillo.tropicals

Chianina Microtopia

Houseplants, herbs, native plants, and fruit trees.
Website: https://www.chianinamicrotopia.com

Island Bamboo Garden

Clumping bamboo, tropical plants, succulents, and handcrafted wind chimes.
Website: https://www.islandbamboogarden.com

Mythic Bones

Handmade dog enrichment toys and information about dog daycare services.
Website: https://mythicbones.com

Third Insight Design & Nursery

Subtropical and tropical fruiting plants, herbs, perennial vegetables, heirloom seeds, and cuttings.
Instagram & Facebook: @thirdinsightnursery

Blooms and Buds

A beautiful selection of orchids.

More vendors may be added as the event approaches.

Bring your gardening friends and get ready to grow!

Understory Nursery

Bromeliads and unique shade-loving tropical plants, including neoregelia, vriesea, aechmea, philodendrons, dieffenbachia, alocasias, begonias, colocasia, and other collector / landscape-friendly tropicals.

Food Forest Finds

Edible and medicinal plants for Florida gardens, including tropical fruit trees, perennial vegetables, herbs, berries, vines, and rare food forest species.

Mossy Mischief

Plant charms & plant jewelry

Keel Farms - Locally made wine & cider

Island Drip Coffee & Tea - Kona Coffees & refreshing house made teas

Sunnyside Hustle Food Truck - Breakfast & Lunch

The Sandwich Spot - Sandwiches & Soups

The Fantasy Ball at Enchanted Gardens - 

Early Bird Pricing

📍 Metals & Nature – Plant City, FL
🗓️ Saturday, November 14, 2026
🕓 VIP Entry: 4:00 PM | General Admission: 5:00 PM | Twilight Dance Pass: 7:00 PM

Fantasy Ball 2026 - Early Bird Tickets Now Available Until Jan. 31, 2026

The magic is returning to Enchanted Gardens.

On November 14, 2026, we're transforming our enchanted gardens once again into a night of wonder, elegance, and escape. Music drifting through the trees, candlelight flickering beneath our greenhouse canopy, costumed characters weaving through the crowd, and a mystic dance floor where time slows down and the ordinary world fades away.

This is your night to step into the magic and be the main character!

Secure your spot now at Early Bird pricing before tickets increase to final pricing.

✨ Event Details:

✅ Date: November 14, 2026
✅ Venue: Enchanted Gardens at Metals & Nature, Plant City, FL
✅ Check-In Times: VIP at 4:00 PM | General Admission at 5:00 PM | Dance Pass at 7:00 PM
✅ Full evening of fantasy, dancing & live entertainment
✅ Themed dinner buffet (meat or vegetarian options)
✅ Professional event photography
✅ Live music, performances, & DJ
✅ Stunning décor and immersive atmosphere in a multi-acre botanical garden
✅ Bar includes wine, cider, and mead
✅ Dress Code: Formal/Formal Fantasy Cosplay - Theme: The Spirit Keepers Ball, inspired by the gentle magic & whimsical worlds of Studio Ghibli

🎟️ Early Bird Pricing (Limited Time)

👑 VIP Experience – $225

Regular Price: $275 | Save $50

✅ Early entry at 4:00 PM to capture the most our golden hour has to offer
✅ Glass of champagne or non-alcoholic beverage on arrival
✅ VIP lounge with appetizers
✅ Priority dinner seating
✅ Dedicated portrait by event photographer
✅ 3 drink tickets
✅ Enhanced VIP experience

🌟 General Admission – $169

Regular Price: $199 | Save $30

✅ Entry at 5:00 PM until 10:00 PM
✅ Themed dinner buffet + dessert
✅ 2 drink tickets
✅ Live entertainment & DJ
✅ Full garden access
✅ Professional photography opportunities

🌙 Dance Pass – $85

Regular Price: $99 | Save $14

✅ Entry at 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM
✅ 2 drink tickets + dessert
✅ Live entertainment & DJ
✅ Dancing under the stars
✅ Garden access during evening hours

💫 Lock In Your Early Bird Savings

Prices will increase as we get closer to the event. Secure your enchanted evening at the best rate available.

We can't wait to welcome you to the gardens. ✨

Shannon, Vicky, & Arley
Enchanted Gardens

🧚‍♀️ Important Information:

✅ All guests must be 21+
✅ Valid photo ID required at entry
✅ Follow @enchantedgardensfl for updates

Terms & Conditions:

By purchasing this ticket, you agree to the following:

Age Requirement: This is a 21+ event. Valid government-issued photo ID required at entry. No exceptions.

Assumption of Risk: You voluntarily attend at your own risk. The venue, owners, staff, and affiliates are not responsible for any injury, illness, property damage, or loss. This includes risks associated with outdoor environments, dim lighting, costumed attire, and uneven surfaces.

Wildlife Notice: Peacocks may be present in garden areas. No direct interaction permitted. No other animals will be accessible during the event.

Conduct: All attendees must behave respectfully and follow staff instructions. We reserve the right to deny entry or remove guests for unsafe or disruptive behavior without refund.

Liability Release: By completing your purchase, you release Enchanted Gardens at Metals & Nature from all liability and agree to these terms.

Refund Policy: Tickets are non-refundable. Transfers or name changes allowed up to November 1, 2026.

Holiday Sip & Sprout Plant Festival

The holidays are blooming at Metals & Nature.

Join us for our Holiday Sip & Sprout Plant Festival, a festive day for garden lovers looking to bring seasonal beauty home, find meaningful gifts, and enjoy the magic of the garden during the holidays.

Wander through our multi-acre oak-shaded garden, shop from local plant vendors, and soak in the inspiration of winter color, holiday plants, and garden gifts that last well beyond the season.

What you’ll find:

• Plant vendors with holiday favorites and winter-ready plants

• Coffee to warm your hands as you explore

• Wine to sip while enjoying the garden atmosphere

• Food to make a day of it with friends and family

More details, vendor lists, and updates are coming soon. For now, save the date and plan to celebrate the season with us at Metals & Nature.

Bring your gardening friends and enjoy a holiday tradition rooted in plants, community, and nature.