Virginia Daffodil Society Show
Saturday–Sunday, March 22–23
From backyard gardeners to master growers, daffodils of every shape and size steal this annual show. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave., Richmond. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., [email protected] for more info.
Garden Club of Virginia Daffodil Day
Wednesday, March 26
At one of the largest displays of daffodils in the country, be prepared to be awed at GCV’s Daffodil Day, where thousands of these spring charmers are on display. Also featured are artistic design arrangements, botanical arts, and photography that interpret this year’s theme, “Windmills & Daffodils,” demonstrating the creative and horticulture prowess of GCV members across 48 clubs. Virginia Wesleyan University, Jane P. Batten Student Center, 5817 Wesleyan Dr., Virginia Beach. 2–5 p.m. Free. GCVirginia.org
Washington Daffodil Society Daffodil Show & Mid-Atlantic Regional Show
Saturday–Sunday, April 5–6
This annual spring show includes both horticulture and design classes. Check out the gorgeous variety of flowers on display or try your hand at entering some of your own blooms. Alexandria Scottish Rite Temple, 1430 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria. Free. TheWashingtonDaffodilSociety.org
Gloucester’s Daffodil Festival & Daffodil Show
Saturday–Sunday, April 5–6
Experience small-town America in full bloom at Gloucester’s Daffodil Festival, when Main Street is transformed into a two-day carnival of color and creativity. Over 200 vendors sell everything from signs to salt and candles to clothing. Plus, demonstrations, entertainment, and plenty of food. Watch the parade march through town as the Daffodil Queen and Little Miss Daffodil claim their flowery crowns, then marvel at 2,000 perfect blooms competing for glory at the Daffodil Show at Newington Baptist Church. For more details, head to DaffodilFestivalVa.org.
Click here to learn all about how daffodils became the Old Dominion’s enduring tradition.
This article originally appeared in the April 2025 issue.
