Forget the Football. Come for the Roses (and Pizza!)
Join PRS at the Bon Air Park Rose Garden on Saturday, October 24 at 2:00 PM for the
PRS Fall Fête 2026!
You saved the date—now get ready for an unforgettable afternoon. The autumn roses at Bon Air Park are currently bursting into bloom, making the garden look absolute stunning right now.
There are plenty of ways to spend a fall Saturday. Watching football is one of them. But we think an afternoon surrounded by peak autumn blooms, great company, and hot pizza in the garden sounds infinitely better! Plus, test your wits in The Great Rose Trivia Challenge for a chance to win a free copy of Natural Rose Gardening by Rita Perwich (our upcoming January speaker)—every completed quiz enters you to win, no expert knowledge required!
Think of it as our ultimate alternative to the football tailgate:
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Less football. More roses.
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Fewer rivalries. More friendship.
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No halftime. Just hot pizza, drinks, and sweet treats!
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And absolutely no need to know the score.
THE DETAILS
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When: Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
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Where: Bon Air Park Rose Garden, Arlington, VA (Come see the gorgeous fall blooms in person!)
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Who: PRS members only
Our Consulting Rosarians will be on hand to answer your questions and share tips on how to prepare your garden for the next season. But mostly, this is your chance to catch up with friends, stroll through peak autumn color, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon outdoors.
THINK YOU KNOW YOUR ROSES? PUT IT TO THE TEST!
Everyone will have the opportunity to take part in The Great Rose Trivia Challenge!
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The Challenge: A fun, lighthearted 10-question quiz.
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The Prizes: We are giving away multiple copies of Natural Rose Gardening: The Organic Guide to Growing Amazing Blooms by Rita Perwich—our featured speaker coming up in January!
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How to Win: Every completed quiz qualifies you for the prize drawing, regardless of your score. You don’t have to be an expert to play—or to win!
LET'S CELEBRATE OUR FINAL EVENT OF 2026!
As our final in-person gathering of the year, this is the ultimate chance to celebrate everything that makes our community so special before winter sets in. So give football a rest for an afternoon, join us among the autumn blooms, and grab a slice. We promise you won't miss the score—and you might even go home a winner!
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Porter
