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Special Events

The 80th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, January 31, 2009 attracted 7,681 people to Bok Tower Gardens. A designated free day at the Gardens, 80th Anniversary activities included a commemorative ceremony with Derek Bok and Patsy Fawcett as guest speakers, Crossing the Moat, artist workshops, greenhouse tours, a tree planting and free Pinewood Estate tours.

Christmas at Pinewood 2009 experienced a 15 percent increase in attendance and 19 percent increase in revenue over the previous year, confirming this event as a very well respected and attended community tradition.

Earth Day Celebration 2009 was a fun-filled educational day for the general public and schoolchildren that enjoyed great success in 2009. We enhanced the quality and quantity of our exhibit vendors and attracted more sponsorships, resulting in a 34 percent increased attendance and 100 percent increase in revenue.