Event Details

  • Septemberish Splendor is a fundraiser to benefit the Washington Park Conservancy.  Proceeds help finance the Conservancy’s stewardship of Albany’s historic Washington Park. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, October 3 from 7:00-9:00pm at the Lake House in Washington Park.

  • Septemberish Splendor is an informal event drawing neighbors, friends and supporters of all ages who love Washington Park. The evening will feature heavy hors-d’oeuvres from BMT Catering, an open wine bar from Capital Wine & Spirits and the music of pianist Dan DeKalb. Guests may also bid on the botanically themed silent auction items.

    6:15pm: Event opens for Honorary Committee members and sponsors
    7:00pm: General admission guests arrive
    8:45pm: Silent Auction closes
    9:00pm: Food service ends and bar closes

  • Septemberish Splendor is festive but informal. Most guests wear attire suitable for a garden party or smart casual. It’s most important to be comfortable and dress for the weather.

  • Honorary Committee tickets range from $150-$500 per person and include an early preview beginning at 6:15pm.

    General Admission tickets purchased in advance are $100 ($75 for < age 40)

    General Admission tickets purchased at the door are ($125 ($100 < age 40)

  • Buy tickets ONLINE at Eventbrite (link at right)

    Buy tickets by MAIL: Download form (link at right) and mail with payment (check or credit card)

  • Limited parking is available inside Washington Park, and additional parking can be found on the streets surrounding the park. If you require accessible parking, email info@washingtonparkconservancy.org for more information.

  • No physical tickets will be issued for this event. You will be checked in from our RSVP list at the door.

  • Tickets for Septemberish Splendor are not refundable, but they are transferable. Please let us know if you give your tickets to someone else, so we may update the list for check-in.  

  • The Silent Auction closes at 8:45pm. Winning bids will be processed immediately. Winning bidders are urged to take Auction items with them when leaving the event.  Items left at the end of the evening will be kept securely overnight, but MUST be picked up at the Lake House the following morning prior to 11am.

  • The Washington Park Conservancy is an all-volunteer, 501c3 not-for-profit organization (Tax ID #14-1678316), founded in 1985 to preserve, protect, and promote historic Washington Park in Albany, New York. 

  • If you have more questions about Septemberish Splendor, please email us at info@washingtonparkconservancy.org.

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