News & Info
About Ball Seed Customer Days
Choose Thursday, July 30 or Friday, July 31, 2026 • 8am – 3pm
The Gardens at Ball
1017 Roosevelt Road, West Chicago, Illinois 60185
Be our guest at Ball Seed Customer Days '26!
- Explore 13 acres displaying 145,000 plants from 1,800+ varieties!
- Evaluate 700+ introductions for 2027 in the landscape.
- Connect with 10+ breeders on site.
- Tour our automated Seed Distribution Center.
- Pick up pro tips at our Tent Talks education sessions.
- Learn from our experts to build successful programs and growing strategies for the 2027 season!
See all the excitement!
Ball Seed Customer Days has been an annual event for more than 70 years. There's always something new to discover while meeting up with peers and friends. Watch the video below to get a taste of what you'll experience as a guest this July. (Video courtesy of GrowerTalks magazine, 2025)
Travel & Lodging
Room availability at all properties is on a first come, first served basis. Rates are subject to change at any time. Please contact your hotel desk for possible shuttle arrangements to the Ball facilities.
The Gardens at Ball
Ball Horticultural Company headquarters is located at 622 Town Road, West Chicago, IL 60185.
If you're planning to use GPS to travel to Ball Customer Day, type in 1017 West Roosevelt Road, West Chicago, IL 60185 for the closest coordinates to the event.
Directions from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to the Gardens at Ball
Directions from Midway Airport to the Gardens at Ball
Limo Service
Transportation to The Gardens at Ball from the airports can be arranged through the following limo services:
West Suburban Limo (630) 668-9600
Out of State: 800-345-5466
Upon arrival at the airport: 800-942-5466
Citation/Home James Limo (708) 236-9231
Upon arrival at the airport: 877-504-5466
Train Service
A Metra "Union Pacific West Line" train schedule is available here. Please see the document for ticket information and arrival/departure times, or visit www.metrarail.com.
Taxi Service
Transportation to The Gardens at Ball from the West Chicago train station can be arranged through the following taxi services:
Taxi Cancun 630-876-5303
Taxi Fiesta 630-562-2060
