Journey to Door County this May,
when the landscape comes alive with an abundance of bright, multicolored blossoms.
Take a leisurely drive past orchards
in bloom, as thousands of acres of gentle pink and white cherry and apple
blossoms decorate the countryside. Admire countless daffodils and trilliums
as they blanket the countryside in shades of white, yellow and apricot. Discover
yellow lady's slipper orchids, Door County's official flower, along with countless
other wildflowers, on a garden tour or on a
trail at one of the county's many city, county and state parks.
While you're here, visit the county's lighthouses
and shipyards for a glimpse into the county's unique maritime history. Stop
by studios and galleries for local artists' open houses. Discover hidden treasures
at outdoor fairs and markets. Enjoy county-wide celebrations, held every weekend
with entertainment for all. If you love flowers, you'll love May in Door County,
so come explore the spectacular shades of spring on our picturesque peninsula.
Every fall, thousands and thousands of daffodil
and tulip bulbs are planted by community organizations, businesses and individuals
in Door County. Over 2 million (yes, 2,000,000+) bulbs have been planted
throughout Door County since 1993.
For more Festival of Blossoms information,
including lodging packages, a blossom map/guide, and places to stay and play,
click on any of the links above. For our May calendar of events, click
here.
2008 Cherry & Apple Blossom
Update
The Cherry blossoms are expected to bloom in early to mid May, with blossoms
first popping up on trees in the southern portions of the peninsula, then
slowly moving to the orchards of northern Door County.
Apple blossoms should be starting
in mid-May, again in Southern Door first, and moving northward during the
mid to later parts of May.