DINNER UNDER THE STARS

29TH ANNUAL DINNER UNDER THE STARS

Thank you to all who joined us for our 29th annual Dinner Under the Stars on September 9, 2025! We were honored to have Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Stephen Alexander Vaden, Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Representative Glenn Thompson (R-PA) as our esteemed speakers.

Dinner Under the Stars is an important fundraiser for FONA. Thank you to our top sponsors for making this event possible: Robert and Kate Bartlett / Bartlett Tree Experts, Bayer, ClearPath, and International Fresh Produce Association. We are also incredibly grateful for the dedication of our event co-chairs: Martha Van Dale, Chandler Goule, and Anne MacMillan.

Save the date for September 22, 2026 for the 30th annual Dinner Under the Stars. Stay tuned for more information about next year’s event.

Dinner Under the Stars attendees stand in front of the capitol columns

Dr. Richard T. Olsen, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Alexander Vaden, Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Representative Glenn Thompson (R-PA), Martha Van Dale, and Craven Rand at FONA's Dinner Under the Stars

Bartlett Tree Experts team stand with the Bartlett sponsor sign at the Dinner Under the Stars

Photos by Josh Peterson

TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS

Save the date for September 22, 2026 for the 30th annual Dinner Under the Stars! Leaders across agriculture, conservation, and policy sectors will come together at the U.S. National Arboretum for an unforgettable evening of connection and impact. Set against the backdrop of the Capitol Columns, this open-air event features cocktails, a tented dinner, and opportunities to engage with key figures from industry, Capitol Hill, and the Administration.

Host your friends and colleagues or put together a table at Dinner Under the Stars. The 2026 Sponsorship Package will be available in early 2026. A limited number of tables and tickets will be available for the event. Email dinner@fona.org with questions about the 2026 event.

Dinner Under the Stars attendees at cocktail hour

Photo by Plume Photography

Email us with questions about the 2026 Dinner Under the Stars

MISSION IN ACTION

By attending Dinner Under the Stars, you are directly supporting FONA’s work at the U.S. National Arboretum. FONA ensures the Arboretum continues to thrive as a vital hub for horticultural research, environmental education, and community connection. For over 40 years, FONA has served as the Arboretum’s primary nonprofit partner and funds critical operations, youth education programs, and infrastructure improvements. We connect people to plants and science through public events, advocacy, strategic collaboration, and communications. Your partnership makes it all possible.