2023 Nantucket Daffodil Festival
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Daffy Weekend, your way. Traveling to Nantucket for the 47th Annual Daffodil Festival is easy with frequent flights from Cape Air that work for your schedule. You and your travel companions will enjoy a fun, fast, scenic flight and arrive refreshed and ready for the fun-filled weekend ahead.
Nantucket Island awakens April 27-30, 2023 with a weekend of events to celebrate springtime in the Northeast. What started as a simple affair in the 1970’s has blossomed into a whirlwind weekend honoring all things Nantucket including art shows, tours, parades, exhibitions, contests and of course the annual Nantucket Daffodil Flower Show. You can always spot a faithful festival goer decked out in a one-of-a-kind Daffy Hat amongst the sea of decorated bikes, strollers and wagons.
Build your Nantucket Daffodil Festival itinerary with these must-attend events
Flower Crown Party at the Dreamland Theater Harborview Room
- Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Looking for that final floral accessory to complete your Daffy outfit!? They have you covered! Join the Nantucket Chamber Thursday April 27th, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, at The Dreamland Theatre and learn how to make a lush flower crown with Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce! Choose from a variety silk Daffodils, florals and greenery to complete the look. By the end of the class, you'll have a beautiful crown just in time to stroll to Main Street for the Antique Car Show and 'Sconset for the community tailgate picnic! Absolutely no experience is necessary.
The ticket price includes flower crown materials, two drink tickets and hor d'oeuves. Attendees also have a chance to win a Daffodil Swag Bag, courtesy of Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce.
Flower Power Party
- Date: Friday, April 28, 2023
The Flower Power Party, launch into Daffodil Festival with N Magazine and the Nantucket Historical Association, sponsored by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce. Snacks, festive libation and a prize for the best ‘blooming’ outfit!
47th Nantucket Daffodil Festival Weekend Antique Car Parade & Tailgate Picnic
- Date: Saturday, April 29, 2023
Visit town early to view the beauteously bedecked vintage cars line up on Main Street. (Drivers are often garbed in themes costume!) Vote on your favorites. “People’s Choice” ballots are available outside the Chamber office at Zero Main Street. Car staging begins at 9:30 AM. Parade starts at 12:00 PM, following this route: right on Centre Street, right on Broad Street, right on South Water Street, and back up Main Street. Cars continue left on Orange Street and head out of town, around the rotary and out Milestone Road to ‘Sconset. Cars park along the right. All picnics are eligible to win ribbons. A Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce signature event.
47th Nantucket Daffodil Festival Hat Pageant
- Date: TBA
Show off your creativity with a festively decorated, Daffodil-themed hat (elegant or goofy… it’s all fabulous fun!) and join the Pageant! Open to men, women, & children. Ribbons awarded in adult & children’s categories. Start immediately after Children’s Parade. Children’s Beach bandstand, Harbor View Way. A Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce signature event.
47th Nantucket Daffodil Festival Children’s Bike Parade
- Date: TBA
Fun for children of all ages and their families! Decorate your bicycle, wagon, skateboard, baby carriage or other self-propelled vehicles with a Daffodil theme, or simply come decked out in your best Daffy gear! Ribbons awarded to all participants. Children under 10 should be accompanied by an adult, and all children on bicycles MUST wear a helmet. Staging begins at 10:30 AM at Children’s Beach bandstand, Harbor View Way. A Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce signature event.
Visit with Barnaby Bear at Children's Beach
- Date: TBA
Meet Barnaby Bear this Daffodil Weekend! Join author Wendy Rouillard and her best pal, Barnaby Bear, as they meet and greet families at Children's Beach. Surprise giveaways will be available!
NanPuppets at Children's Beach
- Date: TBA
Grab your picnic lunches and head to Children's Beach for an original performance of Lizza Obremski's phenomenal Nanpuppets to delight all ages.
10th Annual Daffy Dog Parade
- Date: TBA
All friendly, leashed pooches are welcome to participate! (Daffy costumes & decorations are strongly encouraged.) 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place prizes awarded; must be registered to win. Register ahead of time from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Federal & Main Street corner table. Proceeds benefit Nantucket Island Safe Harbor for Animals (NiSHA). Parade will be held at Children’s Beach. A Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce signature event.
Daffodil Festival Bazaar on the Tavern Patio
- Date: Sunday, April 30, 2023
The Daffodil Festival fun doesn't have to end with the Saturday festivities. Enjoy a diverse market of artisanal fares, from photographers to crisps. You don't want to miss it! A Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce signature event.
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