This year marks the 50th Annual Nantucket Daffodil Festival! From the charming antique car parade to the much-anticipated ’Sconset tailgate picnic, there’s no shortage of festive traditions to enjoy. At Congdon & Coleman Real Estate, we’ve put together a complete itinerary so you can experience every highlight without missing a beat.
Friday April 24
Daffodil Festival Bazaar
Dreamland Theater, 17 South Water Street
10 am – 3 pm
Kick off Daffodil Festival weekend by browsing a diverse market of items crafted by local artisans on display in the Harborview room of the Dreamland theater.
2026 Flower Power Party
Nantucket Historical Association, 15 Broad Street
6 – 8 pm
Party under the whale at this annual floral fete where passed hors d’oeuvres by Island Kitchen, a cash bar and tunes by DJ Billy Voss ushering in this festive weekend with style. Floral outfits encouraged! To purchase tickets, visit www.nha.org
Saturday April 25
Hat Parade, Children’s Bike Parade and NiSHA’s Daffodil Dog Parade
Children’s Beach
10 am – 12:30 pm
Whether you choose to throw your hat in the ring for a prized yellow ribbon or simply watch from the sidelines, these friendly contests are sure to make you smile. Creativity is on display with elaborate and colorful hats, decorated bikes and very good pups as judges decide the best of show.
Antique Car Parade
Main Street
12 pm (Staging begins at 9:30 am)
Browse beautiful antique vehicles (often adorned in elaborate Daffy-themed flair) as they line up Main Street in preparation for the big parade. Once the clock strikes noon, the cars take off, circling town once, then head up Orange Street and head out to ‘Sconset, passing millions of daffodil blooms along the way.
‘Sconset Tailgate and Picnic
Downtown ’Sconset
12 pm
If the entire community of Nantucket had a block party, this would be it. Join the happy crowd in downtown ‘Sconset and take in the sights of all the decorated cars, elaborate picnics and tailgates.
Nantucket Daffodil Flower Show
Nantucket Inn
Saturday 2 – 5 pm and Sunday April 26th 10 – 3 pm
Browse unusual and unique varieties of this much heralded flower on display at The Nantucket Inn, hosted by the Nantucket Garden Club.