Experience the beauty of spring at Gloucester’s 39th Annual Daffodil Festival this April. Music, Virginia history, food, and thousands of golden blooms await!

When spring arrives in Virginia, there’s no celebration quite like the Gloucester Daffodil Festival. For nearly four decades, this cherished event has transformed Gloucester’s Main Street into a vibrant tapestry of golden blooms, lively entertainment, and community spirit. Set for April 5-6, 2025, the 39th Annual Daffodil Festival promises to be a weekend that captures the essence of small-town Virginia charm while showcasing the county’s favorite spring flower.

What to expect this year

The 2025 festival offers an impressive lineup of activities that appeal to visitors of all ages:

The grand parade: Kicking off Saturday at 10 a.m., the beloved Daffodil Festival Parade travels down Main Street. Road closures begin at 9:45 a.m. and remain in effect until the parade concludes. Following the parade, the official opening ceremonies and crowning of this year’s Daffodil Queen take place at 11:30 a.m. at the Gloucester Toyota Main Stage.

Live entertainment: Music fills the air throughout the weekend, with The Mullins Sisters performing Saturday from 12-4 p.m. and Brasswind taking the Gloucester Toyota Main Stage on Sunday during the same hours. James Redmond will perform on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. For families with children, the interactive “Pied Piper: The Rhythm Is Going to Get You!” performances are scheduled multiple times throughout both days at the Ken Houtz Daffodil Village Stage on Saturday and the Abbitt Realty Daffodil Village Stage on Sunday.

Special events: Sunday features the crowning of Little Miss Daffodil Festival at 1 p.m. at the Abbitt Realty Daffodil Village Stage. And on Saturday, don’t miss The Amazing Mutt Show presented by Abbitt Realty and Shared Joy Dog Training at 1 p.m.

But wait, there’s more!

Historical opportunities: History buffs won’t want to miss the special VA250 Mobile Museum, highlighting Virginia’s incredible history as part of America’s 250th anniversary commemorations. The museum will be set up behind the Gloucester Museum of History from April 2-6. The 7th Virginia Regiment interpreters will conduct cannon firing demonstrations at the top of every hour from 12-5 p.m. on the lawn behind the Gloucester Museum of History.

Family activities: The festival includes a dedicated Kids Area featuring face painting with Giggles The Clown and silhouettes by John from 12-4 p.m. Children’s rides will operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. adjacent to the Food Court area. The Gloucester County Public Library will also have an outreach booth from 12-4 p.m.

Artisan vendors: With over 200 vendors expected, shoppers will discover unique crafts, artwork, and specialty foods. This year’s official festival print artist, Abigail Turner, presents her work “Daffodil Daze for Day.” Visitors can also watch a live festival painter at work at Tucker Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Daffodil show: The festival includes a beautiful daffodil show at Newington Baptist Church, displaying a variety of daffodil specimens and arrangements.

Planning your visit

Festival organizers have eliminated parking stress by providing convenient shuttle services throughout the weekend. Note that shuttle service is not available from 9:30-11 a.m. during Saturday’s parade.

Gloucester is located between Williamsburg and Richmond, making it an accessible day trip from the Peninsula, Southside, and Northern Virginia areas. For those looking to make a weekend of it, Gloucester offers accommodations within easy reach of the festivities.

Further details

When: April 5-6, 2025
Where: Main Street, Gloucester, Virginia
Hours: Saturday activities begin at 10 a.m. with the parade; Sunday events run from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
More information: Visit daffodilfestivalva.org

Whether you’re interested in history, live entertainment, family activities, or simply enjoying the beauty of thousands of daffodils in bloom, the Gloucester Daffodil Festival offers something for everyone. Come experience why Gloucester is known as the “Daffodil Capital of America” this April!

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