Nantucket Events
Nantucket Events
April 24th - 26th, 2026 at Bartlett's Farm
The Annual Daffodil Flower Show, “Golden Blooms” will be held April 24-26, 2026 at Bartletts Farm Road. Free and Open to the public from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM on April 24, from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM on April 25, and 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM on April 26. It will include:
• Daffodil specimens
• Floral arrangements
• Photography
• Youth entries
• Community involvement
• Boutique
The History of Daffodil Weekend
Inspired by NGC member Jean MacAusland, the inaugural Daffodil Show was held in May 1975 with 250 entries. By the late 1970s, the Club had planted millions of daffodil bulbs across the island—creating Nantucket’s iconic spring bloom display.
Video Featuring Mary Malavase and Suzanne Daub.
July 14th - 15th, 2026 at the Nantucket Inn
As part of our commitment to excellence in floral design and horticulture, we proudly host the Green Thumb Flower Show, a Garden Club of America-accredited event. This year, “Shifting Sands, A Nantucket Story” will be held July 14 and 15th, 2026 at the Nantucket Inn. Free and Open to the public from 2-5 on July 14th, and 10-5 on July 15th. It will include:
• Botanical Arts
• Educational exhibits
• Photography exhibits
• Boutique
• Artistic floral ..arrangements
• Exceptional horticultural …specimens
August 5th, 2026 from 11am to 4pm
The 70th Annual House Tour, “Bloom & Bask” Will be held on August 5, 2026 from 11-4. The House & Garden Tour is the Nantucket Garden Club’s sole fundraiser, and its impact reaches far beyond a single summer day. Proceeds directly support: Scholarships for local students, Conservation, Grants, Civic Beautification, and Environmental Education. Every ticket sold helps preserve the natural and cultural heritage of Nantucket for generations to come.
This annual event features a curated selection of historic and contemporary homes and gardens across rotating neighborhoods. You will enjoy:
• Self‑guided tours through 5–6 private estates
• Exquisite floral arrangements throughout the interiors
• Complimentary tea and cookies hosted in one of the gardens
• Boutique
Coming Summer of 2027
Biennially, the Nantucket Garden Club joins forces with the Artist’s Association of Nantucket, the Nantucket Arts Council, and select island galleries to present the Art with Blooms Gallery Walk. This inspiring event showcases the creativity of Nantucket’s local artists—each artwork is paired with a one-of-a-kind floral interpretation designed by a member of the Nantucket Garden Club. Whether you’re a lover of art, flowers, or both, this free public event offers a fresh, imaginative way to experience Nantucket’s vibrant cultural scene. Art With Blooms Gallery Walk will be held in the Summer of 2027.
Our Mission
The Nantucket Garden Club promotes better knowledge and love of gardening, plants, flowers, and horticulture, contributes to the beauty of Nantucket, and supports conservation initiatives that protect the island’s fragile and historic environment.
