Who wouldn’t love an excuse to celebrate wildflowers at Shenandoah National Park? Fortunately, there’s an upcoming festival that will allow you to do just that! The 37th annual Wildflower Weekend is on the books, and it promises to be nothing short of enchanting. Save the date for the weekend of May 6th and 7th, 2023, for guided hikes, programs, and more! Continue reading to learn all about this wonderful event at Virginia’s most iconic park.

There's nothing quite like spring in Virginia, and nowhere is that more obvious than Shenandoah National Park.
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This time of year, spring is blooming in the mountains, and you can celebrate all of the beautiful colors when you attend the annual Wildflower Weekend.
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So what exactly can you expect from this beloved event? Wildflower Weekend is a celebration of the park's hundreds of species of wildflowers.
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In addition to guided hikes, there will be special events for visitors to attend.
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One popular event is a botanical art and journaling workshop led by watercolorist Betty Gatewood.
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No art experience? No problem! All levels are welcome and supplies will be provided.
Some of the guided hikes include Mill Prong, Passamaquoddy Loop, the Skyland-Big Meadows Horse Trail from the Upper Hawksbill region, Millers Head, Snead Farm, the Appalachian Trail from Milam Gap to Tanner’s Ridge, South River Falls, and Hightop Mountain.
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Along the way, the hike leader will point out native plant and flower species as well as birds and amphibians.
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The best news of all? All programs are free! Visitors will be asked to pay the $30 entrance fee to the park, which is good for one week.

Learn more about this annual wildflower event when you visit the official National Parks Service website. Is this something you would be interested in attending? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below — we’d love to hear from you!

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