As warm weather, green grass, and spring blossoms brighten the landscape, people are shedding their scarves and mittens to enjoy longer days of sunshine and fragrant breezes. From March through May, beautiful and exciting flower and garden festivals take place across North America to celebrate the season of rebirth. There’s no better time to head out on a spring road trip and join in the festivities!
Here are five incredible North American Flower and Garden Festivals that you don’t want to miss:
Washington, D.C. – National Cherry Blossom Festival
Celebrating the blooming of cherry trees is a centuries old tradition in Japan. The National Cherry Blossom Festival commemorates the 1912 gift of 3,000 cherry trees as a gift of friendship to the People of the United States from the People of Japan. The first Cherry Blossom Festival was held in 1927 and continues to be the rite of spring in the Nation’s Capital. The festival spans four weeks and welcomes visitors to admire the unforgettable sea of pink and white, while enjoying an array of cultural events and activities. This includes the Blossom Kite Festival, the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade, Petapalooza, and more! The National Cherry Blossom Festival is scheduled for March 20 – April 14, 2024.
Vancouver, B.C. – Cherry Blossom Festival
With more than 40,000 cherry trees lining the city streets, spring is an idyllic time to visit Vancouver, British Columbia on Canada’s west coast. The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival boasts a line-up of arts events, community bike rides, cherry blossom viewing tours and traditional Japanese festivities. The celebrations continue for a full month, from March 29 – April 25, 2024.
Washington – Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
Take a road trip to tulip town for the annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival! Each year, the festival invites visitors to Mount Vernon, Washington to experience millions of vibrant tulips in bloom across the Skagit Valley. Fields of tulips bursting with color attract visitors from all over the world. Festival goers partake in picking bouquets of the gorgeous flowers and snapping incredible photos. They can also take trolley rides through the fields and attend fun events like bike tours, art shows, family fun runs, and more. The month-long festival takes place April 1 – 30, 2024.
Georgia – Atlanta Dogwood Festival
For more than 80 years, Atlanta’s Piedmont Park has welcomed artists from across the country for the Atlanta Dogwood Festival. Artists and artisans display their sculptures, paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography and more as music travels across the spring breezes from the main stage’s live performers. The festival is renowned for its Kid’s Village, featuring huge inflatables, face painting, crafts, and a two-story rock-climbing wall! This year’s Atlanta Dogwood Festival runs April 12-14, 2024.
Nova Scotia – Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival
The Annapolis Valley, located along Nova Scotia’s Bay of Fundy, is home to the Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival. Celebrating its 88th year, the festival is a top tourist attraction as visitors and residents enjoy driving through the valley to view blossoming trees in the apple orchards. The festival also includes hikes and tours, concerts, barbeques, community teas, craft fairs, fireworks, and parades. The Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival takes place May 29 – June 3, 2024.
Before you hit the road to experience one of these amazing flower and garden festivals, make sure a dead battery doesn’t interrupt your journey. Winter’s chill made your battery work harder and may have shortened its lifespan. Most of the time, there’s no warning that your battery is about to die. Avoid finding out the hard way by calling AAA for a battery inspection before heading to the festival! Your AAA Battery Service Technician can come to your location to determine if your battery is still in good shape. If needed, the Technician carries an array of batteries on their truck to conveniently replace yours on the spot!
To schedule a spring car battery inspection, visit the battery quote page or call 518-426-1000.
If your car runs into any snags whilst on your spring road trip, AAA is still here to help. We can a trained Technician to solve your problem and get you back on your way as soon as possible. Use the AAA Mobile app or call 518-426-1000. Territory restrictions may apply.
