Oct 9-11 2026
Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday noon – 6 p.m.

Tryon Palace gardens will be open for free during MumFest weekend, Friday through Sunday, in historic downtown New Bern. Hundreds of mums and a variety of fall blooming plants will be on display throughout the 21 acres of gardens of Tryon Palace during Garden Lovers’ Weekend.  Gardens will be free and open to the public Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, from noon to 6 p.m. Interior tours require the purchase of a ticket.