An Evening of Bottled Summer
Sat, Aug 22
|Cadet Shelter
Step into the golden days of summer with an immersive evening inspired by Ray Bradbury’s Dandelion Wine, featuring book-inspired flavors, meaningful conversation, music, and interactive moments that bring the story to life.
Time & Location
Aug 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM CDT
Cadet Shelter, NW Big Creek Dr, Polk City, IA 50226, USA
Guests
About the event
An Immersive Literary Experience Inspired by Ray Bradbury’s Dandelion Wine
What if you could bottle a summer evening and keep it forever?
Join us for an unforgettable evening inspired by Ray Bradbury’s Dandelion Wine—a celebration of summer, nostalgia, simple pleasures, and the memories we wish we could preserve.
For one golden evening, step away from the everyday and into the world of the story. Wander through thoughtfully created literary moments, enjoy book-inspired flavors and refreshments, listen to music that transports you to another time, and gather around a beautiful summer table for meaningful conversation and connection.
Throughout the evening, interactive experiences will invite you to reflect on your own summers—the places, people, scents, tastes, and seemingly ordinary moments that somehow become the memories we treasure most.
📸 And because some moments deserve to be preserved, beautiful story-inspired photo settings will be waiting throughout the experience. Dress up, step into the atmosphere…
Tickets
General Admission
Single Experience — $45 Your ticket includes the complete An Evening of Bottled Summer immersive literary experience. Bring a Friend — $40 per person/$80 total Because beautiful summer memories are even better when shared. Come with a friend and you’ll each enjoy the experience for $40. Space is limited to keep the evening intimate and immersive.
From $40.00 to $45.00
Sale ended$45.00
+$3.15 Sales tax
$40.00
+$2.80 Sales tax