Need more information about Red Butte Garden Membership? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions below.
General Questions
Memberships may be purchased multiple ways:
- ONLINE with a credit card
- By phone with a credit card: 801-585-0556
- In person at the RBG Visitor Center with cash, check, or credit card: 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
- With a check by mail:
Print out, fill out, and return this Membership Application FORM to:
Red Butte Garden, Attn: Membership Dept.
300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
*Automatic Renewal available online only
Yes, we do. We have a Corporate membership option, Concert Donor Club option, and a Wellness Pass option for nonprofit organizations. Learn more.
- Gift Memberships can be purchased ONLINE, by phone at 801-585-0556, or in person at the RBG Visitor Center. Gift Memberships cannot be purchased through the mail.
- When purchasing a Gift Membership online ensure you check the box “This membership is a gift” and complete all requested fields to ensure the gift is mailed in a timely manner.
- When a gift membership is purchased, a digital membership card will be automatically sent to the receiver, however, the giver may request that the membership welcome package be sent to them.
Red Butte Membership has gone green(er)! Your membership card will be delivered digitally to your inbox within 24 hours of membership purchase. You can read more about digital membership here.
Membership rates increased back in 2018 and July 1, 2024. During these six years we periodically assess the membership program. Increasing rates allows the Garden to continue to provide an excellent experience to members.
In accordance with IRS guidelines, memberships of $65 or less are considered charitable gifts. Memberships above $60 are partially considered charitable gifts, less the fair market value of any benefits you may receive. Here is a list of each level and its charitable gift amount.
- Garden-Basic: $50 charitable gift
- Garden-Flex: $65 charitable gift
- Circle of Friends: $5 charitable gift
- Family: $15 charitable gift
- Family-Flex: $5 charitable gift
- Contributor: $135 charitable gift
- Forget-Me-Not: $185 charitable gift
- Blazing Star: $485 charitable gift
Your gift receipt will come from the University of Utah. If you need to request a new gift receipt, contact the membership department at membership@redbutte.utah.edu
Due to IRS regulations, we do not accept donor advised funds as payment for individual memberships.
Yes! Find out if your employer matches gifts HERE, or contact your employer's Human Resources Department.
Contact the Membership Department at membership@redbutte.utah.edu or call 801-585-7172 to request a new digital membership welcome email. You should get your email within one week, but while waiting for your new digital card, continue to visit the Garden by simply showing your photo ID at the Visitor Center.
Your membership is valid for 12 full months. If you renew your Membership early, your membership will be extended for 12 months past your current expiration date.
Although you will not lose time on your membership, your membership level will change immediately after renewal.
We love helping out our community! See the Garden’s DONATION REQUEST page for instructions.
Check out our Garden Membership POLICIES page.
Outdoor Concert Series Ticket Benefits
You must purchase a Garden-Flex level or above to qualify for concert benefits. Garden-Basic does not receive concert benefits.
Concert benefits include:
- Access to Garden member-only presales.
- Member rate is a $5 discount per concert ticket (quantity is limited to your membership level).
Garden membership is not refundable and does not guarantee concert ticket availability.
Current members at the Garden-Flex level and above are eligible to participate in the concert series presale.
Red Butte Garden Outdoor Concert Series tickets are sold through Etix. Bookmark our HOW TO BUY concert tickets page and check in regularly for updates and additional resources to make your concert presale a success.
The Membership promo code is the email address associated with your Garden membership. This code allows members to purchase presale tickets and get a discount.
It is wise to ensure your Garden membership is current by the month before the presale and that you are certain we have your preferred email address on file so that no problems are encountered.
Membership - Member Rate Tickets per Concert
- Garden-Flex - 2
- Family - 4
- Family-Flex - 4
- Circle of Friends - 4
- Contributor - 6
- Forget-Me-Not - 6
- Blazing Star - 8
- Avant Gardener - 8
- Director’s Club - 8
No. Only member-rate tickets may be purchased during the presale period. Additional tickets may be purchased when ticket sales open to the General Public.
No. Each concert has a limited number of tickets and there is always a possibility that tickets will sell out before all members get a chance to place their orders.
No. When visiting the Garden or attending a concert, parking is free, but limited. For more information on concert parking, please visit the CONCERT FAQ page.
Membership Levels and Benefits
Flex means flexibility for guest allowances and unique family needs, such as caregivers or play dates. Each Flex membership has one space which can be used for either an additional named cardholder, or an adult guest. Once a cardholder has been named, the membership is non-transferrable.
Garden-Flex: You may either have two cardholders and no guests, OR one cardholder and one guest of any age.
Family-Flex: You may either have three cardholders and six children 17 and under, or two cardholders, one guest of any age, and six children 17 and under.
Garden-Flex No, once the second cardholder is named, only cardholders have free admission.
Family-Flex You will still be able to bring 6 children 17 and under, however you will no longer have the ability to bring one guest of any age.
- A Family membership allows for two cardholders and free admission for up to six children, age 17 and under, each visit. This level is perfect for parents or grandparents who bring their family to the Garden frequently.
- A Family-Flex membership allows for a third cardholder. Family-Flex is a great solution for families with caregivers of both adult and underage children.
Family and Family-Flex memberships are perfect for play dates! Each membership allows for up to six unnamed children each visit. Just remember that additional children or any adults who are not cardholders will be charged an admission fee.
Guest passes have gone digital! Four full discount guest passes are automatically added to your account upon membership purchase. To use, simply let the front desk know you have an additional guest when you are visiting.
To upgrade your membership please call 801-585-0556, or stop by the Visitor Center. Memberships cannot be upgraded online or through the mail.
To receive your discount you will need to REGISTER in Red Butte Garden’s online portal using the email associated with your membership. Within 2-4 weeks of purchasing your membership you will receive a registration email reminder, but you may register at any time.
After you are logged in you will be able to register for classes / workshops / activities and receive your discount. Your discount will be reflected after you add items to your cart, before you complete check-out. Outdoor Concert Series tickets are not purchased through this portal. You can find information on purchasing Outdoor Concert Series tickets HERE.
If your discount is not being reflected please call 801-585-0556.
Please call 801-581-8454. Staff will work with you to ensure you are refunded the proper amount, and that future registrations are processed properly.
You can REGISTER on our website at any time. Just remember to use the email associated with your membership so the system will properly recognize you and give you your benefits. If you continue to encounter issues, please call 801-585-0556.
You may bring your spouse, partner, or children to the member-only Spring Plant Sale date. Outside of those in your immediate family, the member-only Plant Sale date is intended to be a benefit to current Garden Member cardholders only.
Of course, all visitors are welcome to the Plant Sale on the days and times they are open to the public.
Automatic Membership Renewal
Yes! Automatic membership renewals are available online only. Just check the box next to "Renew this membership automatically when it expires."
It sure is. We store your encrypted credit card information in a secure, PCI-compliant vault. It can only be used for your automatic renewal or any recurring gifts you set up through our online portal. You can read more about automatic renewal and recurring gifts here!
Your card will be charged on your membership expiration date. If you are not sure when that is, give us a call at 801-585-7172.
It will. We will send you two reminders with price information one month before your expiration date. If you would like to change or end your automatic renewal, contact us at membership@redbutte.utah.edu or 801-585-7172.
The system will automatically renew your membership at the level you upgraded your membership to.
Contact us at membership@redbutte.utah.edu or 801-585-7172.and we can cancel your automatic renewal or discuss your options for updates.
Red Butte Garden staff is unable to make any changes to automatic renewals except for cancelations. If your credit card information has changed, or you would prefer to use a different card, please contact us at membership@redbutte.utah.edu or 801-585-7172. to cancel your previous order. Afterward, you can go online and reinstate your automatic renewal.