IYKYK: Nantucket’s 48th Daffodil Festival
There’s a few choice days every year in one adult’s life that are worth looking forward to. The usuals, like birthdays and Christmas are the norm, but for anyone who’s ever attended Nantucket’s Daffodil Festival, there’s a special place in their heart for that final weekend of April when the island comes together to not only celebrate a certain yellow flower, but to rejoice in the excitement of it being (finally) spring.
In fact, it’s sort of a problem.
Never again can you browse past the yellow section of a clothing store, for the off chance you might find something unique to wear on Saturday of Daffy, or something for anyone else you may know on island (and that likely includes A LOT of people.) You might also be inclined to turn your nose up at tailgated picnics that don’t include candelabras or themed costumes, and you might be forever on the lookout for the perfect 35 year old or more “antique” car. Sure, there’s technically a downside to loving Nantucket’s Daffodil Festival, but for most of us, this is just a way of life.
So follow along as we outline a complete list of the weekend’s events, some of which require registration or tickets, which we’ve noted below. We at Congdon & Coleman Real Estate can’t wait to see you in your finest yellow regalia on Main Street or downtown in ‘Sconset. Until then, happy daffy!
Flower Crown Party
April 25, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Dreamland Theater – Harborview Room
For tickets, please click here
Daffodil Bazaar
April 26, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
St. Paul’s Church
Flower Power Party
April 26, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Whaling Museum
For tickets, please click here
48th Daffodil Festival Antique Car Show & Parade
April 27, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Starting on Main St Nantucket – Ending at Siasconset Nantucket
The Daffodil Hat Pageant
April 27, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Children’s Beach Bandstand
Children’s Beach Bike Parade
April 27, 10:35 AM – 11:00 AM
Children’s Beach Bandstand
Dog Parade with NISHA
April 27, 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
Children’s Beach Bandstand
Siasconset Tailgate Picnic
April 27, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
48th Nantucket Garden Club Community Daffodil Flower Show
April 27, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm
48th Nantucket Garden Club Community Daffodil Flower Show
April 28, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm