The 2013 Daffodil Festival will be held on Nantucket from April 26-28, 2013
On the last weekend of April, the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce holds their annual Daffodil Festival - a weekend of events to celebrate springtime awakening on Nantucket Island. The first occasion, a very simple affair in the 1970′s, included an antique car parade in which islanders showed off their classic cars, followed by a community tailgate picnic in ‘Sconset.
Here is this year’s schedule:
Saturday, April 27th 10:30 AM – Daffodil Festival Children’s Parade
For children of all ages and their families. Kids bring bikes, trikes, scooters, wagons, skateboards, baby carriages, or other self-propelled vehicles decorated with daffodil themes. Cookies, lemonade, & ribbons for everyone! Held on Harborview Way, near Children’s Beach. Sponsored by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce.
10:45 AM – Daffy Hat Pageant
Come show off your creativity – from elegant to goofy – with a festively decorated hat. Prizes awarded for best adult’s hat and child’s hat. At Children’s Beach Bandstand. Sponsored by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce.
10 AM to 2 PM – Used Book Sale
Come browse hundreds of gently used hardcover and paperback books in a wide variety of genres & age groups. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St.
10 AM to 3 PM – Second Annual Daffodil Non-Profit Marketplace
Held at the former Grand Union parking lot at the bottom of Main Street. Featuring delightful food and crafts made by locals.
12 PM – Nantucket Daffodil Festival Antique Car Parade
Featuring dozens of antique cars decorated in daffodils. Staging at 9:30 am to noon on Main Street. Antique motorcycles will be staged on the corner of Main and Federal St., followed by a parade through the historic district. A tailgate picnic in ‘Sconset follows the parade.
12:30 PM – 6th Annual Daffodil Festival Dog Parade
Ribbons will be awarded to the best daffodil-themed pups. All dogs must be leashed and must play well with others. Pre-registration required the morning of the parade. $5 suggested donation to benefit Safe Harbor for Animals. Main Street.
1 to 3 PM – Nantucket Daffodil Tailgate Picnic
Tailgate picnic in ‘Sconset follows the Antique Car Parade; bring your blankets and picnic baskets.
NEW: 1 to 3 PM – Children’s Beach Family Picnic
Get your picnic lunches at the mobile Fooods for Here and There truck parked on Harborview Way and set up on Children’s Beach while enjoying a free concert by Caleb Kardell and his melodica band, Timbukblues, and the Shepcats. Free rides around Brant Point in an antique fire truck will be provided by The Nantucket Hotel & Resort. Also, join Pirate Robin of Raven’s Walk and learn all about the legends of famous pirates who sailed the waters around Nantucket.
2 to 5 PM – 39th Annual Nantucket Daffodil Show
Includes entries in horticulture, arrangement, and photography. Sponsored by the American Daffodil Society and the Nantucket Garden Club. Held at Bartlett’s Oceanview Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd.
Sunday, April 28th 9 AM – Daffodil 5k
The scenic course traverses the village of Sconset’s historic neighborhoods as well as ocean side roads. Hosted by the Nantucket Triathlon Club.
10 AM to 4:30 PM – Annual Daffodil Flower Show
38th Annual Nantucket Daffodil Show continues at Bartlett’s Oceanview Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. Soak up all the Daffys you can until next year!
3 PM – Free Jazz Concert at the Atheneum
Mollie Glazer, (cello and vocals), Nigel Goss (bass) and Bob Walder (guitar) offer an afternoon concert of American jazz standards, acoustic Latin music and some contemporary classics. Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India St.
Plus many more events, lectures, & art exhibits all over the island! Visit the Calendar of Events for more detailed information and Nantucket.net for detailed Nantucket Island information.
