Schreiner's Iris Gardens: Open for the season on May 6th 2016 (List of Events)

Bloom season at Schreiner’s Iris Gardens is each year in May. This year, the gardens are open May 6^th – May 31^st.   

For only a few short weeks a year, Schreiner’s opens the doors to their spectacular Iris farm to the public for free self-guided tours. Stroll the 10-acre display gardens and take in the sight and fragrance of over 500 named Irises in full bloom. During bloom season, the gardens are open from dawn to dusk; gift shop and cut flowers open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hundreds of cut Iris stems will be on display as part of the Schreiner's Cut Flower Show; open daily during bloom season. Schreiner's Gift Shop will be filled with treasures and gardening delights for Iris lovers.  Fresh-cut Iris stems available for purchase every day. During the four-week bloom season, Schreiner's will host special events, including wine and liqueur and live demonstrations, every weekend.

Here’s their list of special events:

Title:   Schreiner’s Iris Gardens Bloom Season 2016

When/Where:           May 6 – May 31, 2016. Gardens and Cut Flower Show open daily from dawn to dusk; gift shop open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., cut flowers available daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

            Schreiner’s Iris Gardens, 3625 Quinaby Rd NE, Salem, Oregon, 97303

What: Tour Schreiner's Iris Gardens’ 10-acre display gardens filled with over 500 named Irises. Shop unique gifts in the Gift Shop on site, and place an order for Iris to ship this summer. View hundreds of Irises on display in the Schreiner's Cut Flower Show. Fresh-cut Irises are available for purchase every day.

            Daily 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., St. Edward’s Not the Same Old Grind beverage cart will serve warm and cold espresso drinks, smoothies, water, tea and lemonade, available for purchase. All proceeds benefit St. Vincent DePaul Society, St. Edward Youth Ministry, St. Edward Knights of Columbus and St. Edward. The Mt. Angel Sausage Co. cart will also join us with their amazing sausages, curly fries, delicious elephant ears and soft drinks for purchase.

Cost:    The gardens are free and open to the public.

Title:   Opening Weekend with Methven Family Vineyards, Elixir Liqueurs and Spiritopia

When/Where:           Saturday, May 7, 2016. 9 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

            Schreiner’s Iris Gardens, 3625 Quinaby Rd NE, Salem, Oregon, 97303

What: Opening weekend for Schreiner’s Iris Gardens is here! The sun is out and the Irises are exploding with color and vibrancy, inviting everyone to enjoy the ten acres of display gardens. Here to help celebrate opening weekend is Methven Family Vineyards, offering wine tastings for purchase from noon to 5 p.m. Elixir, with their Iris and orange liqueur, and Spiritopia, with their premium apple and ginger liqueurs, will offer tastings for purchase from noon to 5:00 p.m. Enjoy a glass of wine or a sipper of liqueur while strolling through the beautiful gardens. Join us 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for How to Dig & Divide Iris Demonstration. This live demonstration and discussion will review the proper time and technique for digging and separating Iris. It’s easier than you think! Free demonstration, open to all. To find out more about Methven Family Vineyards, please visit their website at www.methvenfamilyvineyards.com. Information on Elixir can be found at www.elixir-us.com, and more about Spiritopia is at  www.spiritopia.com.

            Daily from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., St. Edward’s Not the Same Old Grind beverage cart will serve warm and cold espresso drinks, smoothies, water, tea and lemonade for purchase. All proceeds benefit St. Vincent DePaul Society, St. Edward Youth Ministry, St. Edward Knights of Columbus and St. Edward. The Mt. Angel Sausage Co. cart will also join us with their amazing sausages, curly fries, delicious elephant ears and soft drinks for purchase.

Cost:    The gardens are free and open to the public. Demonstration is free and open to all. Wine and liqueur tastings for nominal fee.

Title:   Celebrating All Mothers at Schreiner’s Iris Gardens

When/Where:           Sunday, May 8, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

            Schreiner’s Iris Gardens, 3625 Quinaby Rd NE, Salem, Oregon, 97303

What: We are inviting all mothers to celebrate with us at Schreiner’s Iris Gardens. Our special gift to these amazing mothers is a FREE cut stem of Iris, while supplies last. Also enjoy sipping delicious wines and liqueur from Methven Family Vineyards and Spiritopia as you stroll through the ten acres of beautiful Iris gardens. Tastings of Methven’s wines are available for purchase noon to 5 p.m. and premium artisan apple liqueur and ginger liqueur tastings, by Spiritopia, for purchase from noon to 5:00 p.m. To find out more about Methven Family Vineyards, please visit their website at methvenfamilyvineyards.com and to find out more about Spiritopia visit spiritopia.com.

            Daily from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., St. Edward’s Not the Same Old Grind beverage cart will serve warm and cold espresso drinks, smoothies, water, tea and lemonade for purchase. All proceeds benefit St. Vincent DePaul Society, St. Edward Youth Ministry, St. Edward Knights of Columbus and St. Edward. The Mt. Angel Sausage Co. cart will also join us with their amazing sausages, curly fries, delicious elephant ears and soft drinks for purchase.

Cost:    The gardens are free and open to the public. Wine and liqueur tastings for nominal fee.

Title:   Tastings and Iris Demos in the Gardens

When/Where:           Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and

            Schreiner’s Iris Gardens, 3625 Quinaby Rd NE, Salem, Oregon, 97303

What: Enjoy the wonderful smells and the beautiful colors of 10 acres of iris as you sip a sample of local micro-brew from Gilgamesh Brewing (www.gilgameshbrewing.com), or of a unique liqueur. Elixir, with their Iris and orange liqueurs, and Spiritopia, with their premium apple and ginger liqueurs, will offer tastings for purchase from noon to 5:00 p.m. Enjoy a sipper of liqueur while strolling through the beautiful gardens. Join us 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for How to Dig & Divide Iris Demonstration. This live demonstration and discussion will review the proper time and technique for digging and separating Iris. It’s easier than you think! Free demonstration, open to all. To find out more about on Elixir visit www.elixir-us.com, and for more info about Spiritopia visit www.spiritopia.com.

            Daily from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., St. Edward’s Not the Same Old Grind beverage cart will serve warm and cold espresso drinks, smoothies, water, tea and lemonade for purchase. All proceeds benefit St. Vincent DePaul Society, St. Edward Youth Ministry, St. Edward Knights of Columbus and St. Edward. The Mt. Angel Sausage Co. cart will also join us with their amazing sausages, curly fries, delicious elephant ears and soft drinks for purchase.

Cost:    The gardens are free and open to the public. Iris Demo free of charge. Tastings for nominal fee.

Title:   Tastings in the Gardens

When/Where:           Sunday, May 15, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and

            Schreiner’s Iris Gardens, 3625 Quinaby Rd NE, Salem, Oregon, 97303

What: Take in all the wonderful smells and the beautiful unique colors of our 10 acres of iris as you sip a sample of local micro-brew from Gilgamesh Brewing (www.gilgameshbrewing.com), or a sample of the premium artisan apple liqueur and ginger liqueur, by Spiritopia for purchase from noon to 5:00 p.m. To find out more about Spiritopia visit www.spiritopia.com.

            Daily from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., St. Edward’s Not the Same Old Grind beverage cart will serve warm and cold espresso drinks, smoothies, water, tea and lemonade for purchase. All proceeds benefit St. Vincent DePaul Society, St. Edward Youth Ministry, St. Edward Knights of Columbus and St. Edward. The Mt. Angel Sausage Co. cart will also join us with their amazing sausages, curly fries, delicious elephant ears and soft drinks for purchase.

Cost:    The gardens are free and open to the public. Liqueur and micro-brew tasting for nominal fee.

Title:   Celebrate Keizer Iris Fest at Schreiner’s Iris Gardens!

When/Where:           Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

            Schreiner’s Iris Gardens, 3625 Quinaby Rd NE, Salem, Oregon, 97303

What: There is no better place to celebrate Keizer Iris Fest than with us, at Schreiner’s Iris Gardens. Enjoy the 10-acre display garden in full bloom as you enjoy a sample of local micro-brew from Gilgamesh Brewing (www.gilgameshbrewing.com), or of a unique liqueur. Elixir, with their Iris and orange liqueurs, and Spiritopia, with their premium apple and ginger liqueurs, will offer tastings for purchase from noon to 5:00 p.m. To find out more about Elixir visit www.elixir-us.com, and for more info about Spiritopia visit www.spiritopia.com.Also here to celebrate the day is Bellows & Squawk sharing their unique interpretations of neglected gems from the American Song Book from noon to 1 p.m. From 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. check out the How to Dig & Divide Iris Demonstration live demonstration and discussion. We will review the proper time and technique for digging and separating Iris. It’s easier than you think! Free demonstration, open to all. Join us 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. as special guest Sue Bielemeier of Green Thumb Florist provides free demonstration on flower arranging with a focus on the use of Iris in your arrangements. Also out to enjoy the fun and to ensure you don’t leave hungry is St. Edward’s Not the Same Old Grind beverage cart will serve warm and cold espresso drinks, smoothies, water, tea and lemonade for purchase. All proceeds benefit St. Vincent DePaul Society, St. Edward Youth Ministry, St. Edward Knights of Columbus and St. Edward. The Mt. Angel Sausage Co. cart will also join us with their amazing sausages, curly fries, delicious elephant ears and soft drinks for purchase.

Cost:    The gardens are free and open to the public. Liqueur and micro-brew tasting are available for nominal fee.

Title:   Willamette Wanderers’ Iris Festival and Flower Walk

When/Where:           Sunday, May 22, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

            Schreiner’s Iris Gardens, 3625 Quinaby Rd NE, Salem, Oregon, 97303

What: We at Schreiner’s Iris Gardens are excited to welcome back the Willamette Wanderers joining us for their Iris Festival and Flower Walk! There will be a self-guided 5K and 10K walk available. Registration will be held at the Display Gardens beginning at 9 a.m. For more information about this event please visit their website at www.willwander.weebly.com/walk-wus.html.  Enjoy the 10-acre display garden in full bloom as you enjoy a sample of local micro-brew from Gilgamesh Brewing (www.gilgameshbrewing.com), or of a unique liqueur. Spiritopia, with their premium apple and ginger liqueurs, will offer tastings for purchase from noon to 5:00 p.m. To find out more about Spiritopia visit www.spiritopia.com.

Cost:    The gardens are free and open to the public. Walk is free, unless you wish to have IVV/AVA credit.

Title:   4^th Annual Art & Wine in the Gardens

When/Where:           Saturday to Monday, May 28 to 30, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

            Schreiner’s Iris Gardens, 3625 Quinaby Rd NE, Salem, Oregon, 97303

What: Celebrate this 3-day weekend with amazing art, excellent wine, a local micro-brew, artisan liqueurs, and so much more! Artists from around the valley will join us in the gardens to display and sell their works of art. Many of these artists have been painting in the Display Gardens for years; all will have Iris-themed work on display and for sale. Grab a glass of wine or a sip of liqueur, or a taste of micro-brew, and browse the amazing array of art among the Irises. Methven Family Vineyards is offering tastings of their favorite wines Gilgamesh Brewing, Elixir Liqueur with their Iris and orange liqueurs (Saturday only), and Spiritopia with their premium artisan apple liqueur and ginger liqueur will also pour tastings, for purchase noon to 5:00 p.m. Join us Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for How to Dig & Divide Iris Demonstration. This live demonstration and discussion will review the proper time and technique for digging and separating Iris. It’s easier than you think! Free demonstration, open to all. To find out more about Methven Family Vineyards, please visit their website at methvenfamilyvineyards.com. More about Gilgamesh at www.gilgameshbrewing.com; Elixir is at www.elixir-us.com, Spiritopia is at www.spiritopia.com.

            Daily from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., St. Edward’s Not the Same Old Grind beverage cart will serve warm and cold espresso drinks, smoothies, water, tea and lemonade for purchase. All proceeds benefit St. Vincent DePaul Society, St. Edward Youth Ministry, St. Edward Knights of Columbus and St. Edward. The Mt. Angel Sausage Co. cart will also join us with their amazing sausages, curly fries, delicious elephant ears and soft drinks for purchase.

Cost:    The gardens are free and open to the public. Wine, beer and liqueur tasting are available for a nominal fee.

Title:   Schreiner's Iris Gardens’ Annual Memorial Day Celebration

When/Where:           Monday, May 30, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

            Schreiner’s Iris Gardens, 3625 Quinaby Rd NE, Salem Oregon, 97303

What: Join us for our Schreiner's Iris Gardens’ Memorial Day Chicken BBQ featuring the culinary delights of the Gervais Knights of Columbus, $11 per plate, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. We will also have artists from around the valley joining us in the gardens to display and sell their works of art. Many of these artists have been painting in the Display Gardens for years; all will have Iris-themed work on display and for sale. Methven Family Vineyards is offering tastings of their favorite wines for purchase from noon to 5 p.m. Gilgamesh Brewing, a local micro-brewery, and Spiritopia, with their premium artisan apple liqueur and ginger liqueur, will also offering tastings for purchase noon to 5:00 p.m. Enjoy live music from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. by Fadin’ by 9 – and of course, acres of Irises! Read more about the band at www.fadinby9.com. To find out more about Methven Family Vineyards, please visit their website at methvenfamilyvineyards.com. Gilgamesh Brewing is at www.gilgameshbrewing.com, and to find out more about Spiritopia visit www.spiritopia.com.

            Daily from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., St. Edward’s Not the Same Old Grind beverage cart will serve warm and cold espresso drinks, smoothies, water, tea and lemonade for purchase. All proceeds benefit St. Vincent DePaul Society, St. Edward Youth Ministry, St. Edward Knights of Columbus and St. Edward. The Mt. Angel Sausage Co. cart will also join us with their amazing sausages, curly fries, delicious elephant ears and soft drinks for purchase.

Cost:    The gardens and music performance are free and open to the public. The chicken BBQ is $11. Wine, beer and liqueurs available for a nominal fee.