Nantucket’s Daffodil Festival 2025: Antique Cars, Picnics, & More

For the 49th year, Nantucket’s Daffodil Festival returns as a beloved island tradition that marks the eagerly anticipated arrival of spring. Throughout the cobblestone streets, locals and visitors alike gather to celebrate (often adorned in golden hues) and enjoy events across the island that cater to every taste and age—from the Antique Car Parade on Main Street to the Tailgate Picnic in ‘Sconset, to Hat Pageant, Dog Parade, and more between. Meanwhile, garden enthusiasts delight in daffodil displays, while art lovers peruse galleries showcasing the season’s freshest works. Here, Little ACK Book’s rounded up everything you need to know about Nantucket’s 49th Annual Daffodil Festival, from April 24th through 27th.