We’ve been waiting all winter for this fun Nantucket festival! The 49th annual Nantucket Daffodil Festival is just around the corner…
THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2025
Public Open House at 2 White Elephant Way, Hosted by Brent Tartamella from 11am to 1pm. Link to more details.
Flower Crown Party
Nantucket Dreamland
Looking for that final floral accessory to complete your Daffy outfit!? On Thursday, April 24th, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, learn how to make a lush flower crown with the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce! Choose from a variety of 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 hors d’oeuvres. Attendees also have a chance to win a Daffodil Swag Bag, courtesy of the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce.
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025
Daffodil Festival Bazaar
11 Centre Street, 2nd Floor, Preservation Hall
Start your Daffodil Festival weekend shopping with the unique offerings from our talented chamber member businesses. We’re transforming Sherburne Hall into into a Daffodil shopping extravaganza, complete with talented vendors and festive music. Enjoy a diverse market of small businesses and non-profits, from photography to jewelry, apparel to memorabilia. You don’t want to miss it! A Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce signature event. 10AM – 3PM
The Flower Power Party
The Nantucket Historical Association’s Flower Power Party, in partnership with N Magazine and the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce, is the perfect way to spend Friday evening. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, festive libations, a photo booth, and a prize for the best “blooming” outfit! Join your friends at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. This event is sold out, however you can email Robin London at rlondon@nha.org to be put on the waitlist. 6PM – 8PM
Daffodil Festival Concert
St. Paul’s Church, 20 Fair Street
Music Director Joe Hammer will be joined by other gifted local musicians with a selection of music that celebrates the joys of springtime. Free concert. 7pm.
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025
49th Nantucket Daffodil Festival Weekend Antique Car Parade & Tailgate Picnic
Visit town early to view the bedecked vintage cars line up on Main Street. (Drivers are often garbed in themed costumes!) 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. The parade starts at noon 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. 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Daffodil Hat Pageant, Children’s Beach Bandstand
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, and children. Ribbons awarded in adult and youth categories. 10AM
Children’s Beach Bike Parade, Children’s Beach Bandstand
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. 10:35AM
Children’s Beach Puppet Show with Nanpuppets
Following the parade, take a seat for Lizza’s wildly popular show featuring her puppet friends.
Dog Parade with NiSHA, Children’s Beach Bandstand, 12:30PM
Deck out your four-legged companion in their Daffodil best for a howling good time! Join the Chamber in partnership with NiSHA (Nantucket Safe Harbor for Animals) for our Daffodil Dog Parade. Awards will be presented to the most dapper dog for an adorably memorable experience with the family.
Book Signing with Nancy Thayer
Mitchell’s Book Corner, 10:30AM – 12PM
Link to more info.
49th Nantucket Garden Club Community Daffodil Flower Show, Bartlett’s Farm, 2PM – 5PM
Don’t miss the Nantucket Garden Club Annual Daffodil Flower Show with daffodil flower entries, floral arrangements, and photography entries. Admission is free with donations accepted for the Nantucket Garden Club’s Island Daffodil Planting Fund.
SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2025, 10AM – 3PM
49th Nantucket Garden Club Community Daffodil Flower Show, Bartlett’s Farm, 10AM – 3PM
Don’t miss the Nantucket Garden Club Annual Daffodil Flower Show with daffodil flower entries, floral arrangements, and photography entries. Admission is free with donations accepted for the Nantucket Garden Club’s Island Daffodil Planting Fund.
Daffodil 5K, Presented by the Nantucket Triathlon Club
Link to register for the race which begins and ends at Codfish Park, ‘Sconset.