Our Lady of Fatima garden party & flower show fundraiser

The National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Lewiston is holding its eighth annual outdoor garden party and flower show fundraiser from 3-7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 26.

The evening will include a cash wine and beer tent; free, fresh fried dough; appetizers served at 4 p.m.; a gourmet buffet served at 6 p.m.; the plant and basket auction, plus raffles, a hanging basket sale, “Ladies’ & Men’s Hat Contest” and music.

The gourmet buffet menu includes apricot brandy-glazed chicken tenders, roasted pork tenderloin with apple stuffing, salads, pasta, roasted veggie platters, and assorted fresh baked desserts.

The event will also feature a two-day basket and plant auction – from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Due to coronavirus restrictions, this portion of the event, to be held in the Shrine’s cafeteria, will require masks and social distancing.

Garden party tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Shrine’s beautification fund.

Fatima Shrine is located on Swann Road, just off Route 18. The facility is wheelchair-accessible. For more information, call 716-754-7489.