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

• 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.

Please allow three to four weeks for your card to arrive, but don’t wait to enjoy the Garden! During the processing period you may continue to visit by simply showing a photo ID at the RBG Visitor Center.

Membership rates increase every two to three years. As the Garden grows, periodically assessing the membership program and increasing rates allows the Garden to continue to provide an excellent experience to members.

In accordance with IRS guidelines, memberships of $60 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: $45 charitable gift
- Garden-Flex: $60 charitable gift
- Circle of Friends: $5 charitable gift
- Family: $10 charitable gift
- Family-Flex: $5 charitable gift
- Contributor: $75 charitable gift
- Forget-Me-Not: $175 charitable gift
- Blazing Star: $380 charitable gift
- Avant Gardener: $1,000 charitable gift
- Director's Club: $2,500 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

You can pay for the charitable gift portion of your membership with your donor advised funds. Because not all of our memberships are fully considered a gift, you should review these charitable gift amounts before submitting your gift.

- Garden-Basic: $45 charitable gift
- Garden-Flex: $60 charitable gift
- Circle of Friends: $5 charitable gift
- Family: $10 charitable gift
- Family-Flex: $5 charitable gift
- Contributor: $75 charitable gift
- Forget-Me-Not: $175 charitable gift
- Blazing Star: $380 charitable gift
- Avant Gardener: $1,000 charitable gift
- Director's Club: $2,500 charitable gift.

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 replacement. You should receive your new card within three to four weeks. While waiting for your new 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.

Please click here and follow the instructions in the document to mark garden email as safe

You must purchase a Garden-Flex level or above to qualify for concert benefits. Garden-Basic does not receive concert benefits.

Current members at the Garden-Flex level and above are eligible to participate in the concert series presale.

To participate, memberships must be purchased before April 19, 2022.

We are excited to announce a new ticket vendor which will help us provide a better experience to our members - 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 takes three business days for your email to become active in our concert ticketing system.

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.

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.

One 50% off Guest Coupon will be included in your welcome package with your membership card. You must bring the physical coupon to the Garden for your guest to receive 50% off admission.

Didn't see it in your packet? We've got you! Send us an email at membership@redbutte.utah.edu.

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.

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, give us a call at 801-585-7172.

The system will automatically renew your membership at the level you upgraded your membership to.

Just give us a call at 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 by calling 801-585-7172 to cancel your previous order. Afterwards, you can go online and reinstate your automatic renewal.

With Garden budgets significantly impacted by the pandemic, we are dedicated to conserving resources wherever possible. In line with this effort, we will not be sending new cards with your updated expiration dates. Your current cards and membership login will continue to grant you access to the Garden until your extended expiration date.

Your automatic renewal will change to your new expiration date. For example, if your automatic renewal used to run on 4/30 it will now run on 8/31.

Red Butte has alerted our Retail Partners to the membership extensions. Please save the email we sent you containing your new membership expiration date to use with Retail Partners after your card expires. If you need a new email, get in touch with us at membership@redbutte.utah.edu

We can help! Shoot us an email at membership@redbutte.utah.edu and we will change your expiration date right back to where you like it.

You will not! When you renew you will get a full year of membership in addition to the extension. If your extended expiration date is 9/30/2020 then your renewed expiration date will be 9/30/2021. Thank you for your support!