Enjoy a family-friendly festival celebrating the music, dance and theater of the Renaissance era set in the Cutler Botanic Garden. There is something for everyone… vendors, workshops, costumed characters, face-painting, arts & crafts, and children’s games… something to appeal to all ages. Rain or Shine!

Set amidst the beauty of Cutler Botanic Garden, this festival promises a captivating experience for attendees of all ages. The event will take place on Sunday, September 21st, from 12 pm to 4 pm at Cutler Botanic Garden located at 840 Upper Front Street, Binghamton, NY 13905.

Immerse yourself in the world of Shakespeare as you enjoy a day filled with live music, theater performances, and an array of costumed characters. The festival will feature an abridged version of William Shakespeare’s “Two Gentlemen of Verona,” by the Half Light Theater Company, musical performances by the Summer Savoyards, and M&M Harp and Flute Duo, as well as Morris Dancers, and modern dances inspired by Shakespeare throughout the garden by the “Purely Technique” dance company.

Children and adults can participate in face painting, arts & crafts, games, craft sales, selfie stations, scavenger hunts with prizes, and even a costume parade. There is much more including spinning demonstrations, vendors, raffles, and plant sales.

Admission to this event is free; however, donations are kindly encouraged to support the event and Cutler Botanic Garden. Much Ado in the Garden has been made possible, in part, by a generous project grant from the Broome County Arts Council’s United Cultural Fund.

For more information about the event, including a detailed schedule of activities and performances, please visit https://ccebroomecounty.com/gardening/cutler-botanic-gardens