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    Daffodil Festival Winners

    May 02 2015 Leave a Comment

    Most Authentic: First, 1965 Ford Good Humor Ice Cream Truck, Bruce Percelay, Boston and Nantucket; Second, 1939 Cadillac LaSalle, White Elephant, Nantucket; Third, 1932 DeSoto SC Cabriolet, Stephan Rapp, Cos Cob, Conn. and Nantucket; Honorable mention, 1956 Porsche 356 Speedster, Richard Berluti, Old Saybrook, Conn. and Nantucket.

    Good Humor Ice Cream Truck

    Best Decorated: First, 1961 Land Rover Series IIA 88, Paul Collins, Wellesley, Mass. and Sconset; Second, 1974 Ford Bronco, Charlotte Hess, Nantucket; 1974 Porsche 914, Joe Delogu, Arlington, Va. and Nantucket; Honorable mention, 1980 MG, Jorge Quijada, Nantucket.

    Blue Antique Car

     Land Rover

    People’s Choice: 1974 Porsche 914, Joe Delogu, Arlington, Va. and Nantucket.

    Antique Car

    Best in Show: 1937 Cadillac Series 85 V12 Formal Sedan, Antonio Alvernaz, Sandwich, Mass.

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    Tailgate Picnic – Cars: First, “Daffodil Derby Kentucky Style!” Greenhalgh, Stuart and team; Second: “Daffodil,” Carl and Sarah Lindvall and friends; Third: “Be Happy,” Nantucket Hotel; “Where’s Waldo? Christy Kickham and team; Best “In the Heart of the Sea” Theme: Nick Johnson.

    Daffy Derby Winners Where's Waldo?

    Tailgate Picnic – Non-Car: First, “Breakfast at Wimbledon in Siasconset,” Mitchell, Byrne, Joynt; Second, “Always Mom’s Table,” Barbara Burgess Maier; Third, “Daffodil Subtlety,” Brenda Davis; Honorable mention: “Green & Gold,” Jill Sandole.

    Picnic in Sconset

    Downtown Events

    Children’s Hat Parade: First: Emily and Megan Lembo, Marshfield, Mass.; Second, Lydia Hansberry, Hanover, N.H.; Toby Grangrade, Nantucket.

    Adult Hat Parade: First (tie): Robin Khoury, Del Mar, Calif. and Amanda Rapp, Weston, Mass.; Second, Deb McCuen Marasco, Deep River, Conn.; Third (tie): Liz Eaton, West Bridgewater, Mass., and Gail Carlson, Mattapoisett, Mass.

    Window Decorating Contest: First, Nantucket Pharmacy; Second, Vis-a-Vis; Third, Jewelers’ Gallery; Honorable Mention, Cold Noses, currentVintage, J. McLaughlin, Young’s Bicycle Shop.

    Scavenger Hunt Winners: Kaitlin Fucillo, Hamilton, Mass.; Dana Murray, West Palm Beach, Fla.; Richard Cameron, Nantucket.

    Tagged: Antique Cars, Daffodil Festival Categorized: Island Life, Taste of Nantucket

    Nantucket Daffodil Festival

    May 02 2015 Leave a Comment

    The central event of this delightful weekend is the Antique Car Show and Parade featuring over 100 vintage cars decorated with sunny yellow daffodils and other creative embellishments like surfboards, whales, baskets, and cute little Minions – thanks to the Valero family! The classic cars lined the cobblestone Main Street from top to bottom three rows deep.

    Green Antique Car

    Nantucket Children

    Topper

    English Stick DancersThe Minions

    The weather was perfect with sunny skies and a slight ocean breeze. There was an abundance of yellow and green attire and delightfully decorated daffodil hats! The day’s festivities included English Stick Dancers, a family picnic and concert at Children’s Beach, the “Daffy” Hat Contest, a Children’s Parade, the Nantucket Garden Club’s Annual Daffodil Show, and my favorite the “Daffy” Dog Parade. The local stores participated in a window decorating contest that added even more Daffy goodness.

    Tagged: Antique Cars, Daffodil Festival, Daffy Days Categorized: Island Life, Taste of Nantucket

    ACK

    Mar 26 2015 Leave a Comment

    We heart Nantucket sunsets. If you are planning a trip to the island this summer make sure you watch the sunset in Madaket. The last time we watched the sun set we also got to see four harbor seals frolicking along the shore! They were so darn cute.

    Tagged: ACK, Sunsets Categorized: Island Life, Life's A Beach, Salty Sea Elixir, Taste of Nantucket

    Top 5 – Daffodil Festival Activities

    Mar 25 2015 Leave a Comment

    Daffodil Festival Weekend – April 27th – April 29th, 2018 

    The Nantucket Daffodil Festival has grown into a full-scale celebration of winter´s thaw and this year everyone is ready for some beautiful weather and spring flowers. From early-April to mid-May, over three million daffodils of every color, shape and size will bloom on Nantucket Island.

    The central event of this fun-filled weekend is the Antique Car Parade, showcasing over 100 vintage cars all decked out with sunny yellow daffodils and other creative embellishments.  Don’t miss their arrival on Main Street at 9:30 a.m on Saturday, April 29th. Vote for Most Authentic, Best Decorated, People’s choice & Best in Show and don’t forget to take some group selfies!

    At 12:00 p.m., the antique cars wind through town to the charming village of Siasconset for the Annual Daffodil Tailgate Picnic, attended by visitors and locals alike.  Enjoy an al fresco lunch, relax by the sea, and mingle with both islanders and visitors. The picnics run the gamut from elaborate haute cuisine to traditional tailgate food. Didn’t prepare any food – grab some takeout fare but don’t miss the Daffodil Tailgate Picnic.  For a complete schedule of Daffodil Events visit www.daffodilfestival.com

    Top 5 Daffodil Festival Activities:

    1) Pick out a really cute outfit to wear to the Antique Car Parade and Daffodil Tailgate!

    The weekend is characterized by the colors yellow and green – so look for these colors when deciding what to wear.  Shades of yellow and beige is also a great choice. Many people dress in a classic style but we suggest a comfortable casual attire that you will feel comfortable in all day!  Remember to wear comfortable shoes that will be good on cobblestones, sand, and lush lawns.

    2) Make your own Daffy Hat (just add a Daffodil or two) or Headband.  Many islanders and visitors make Daffy Hats which makes it that much more fun! If you’re not a hat person you may want to consider a headband like the one shown below.

    3) Make Pineapple Coolers.  Pineapple Cooler Recipe found on CountryLiving.com
    Fresh lavender and lemon verbena add subtle depth to this refreshing drink. Simply add rum to make it into a cocktail.
    4) Prepare some yummy tailgating recipes ahead of time so you can fully enjoy the day of events.

    5) Dress your dog up in Daffodil attire and let him/her strut up Main Street in the Daffy Dog Parade. We love to see all the doggies decked out. Email us your pictures at info@heartofnantucket.com and we will post the cutest pictures!  Please include your dogs name.

     

    The day’s festivities are rounded out by a family picnic and concert at children’s Beach, “Daffy” Hat Pageant, Children’s Daffodil Parade, the Nantucket Garden Club’s annual Daffodil Show, the “Daffy” Dog Parade, A Daffodil Marketplace, and Window Decorating Contest. We hope to see you and your families at the Nantucket Daffodil Festival this year!

    Question regarding the Nantucket Daffodil Festival call (508) 228-1700.

    Tagged: Daffodils, Daffy Dogs, Nantucket Daffodil Festival Categorized: Island Life, Looks We Love, Taste of Nantucket

    A Sea of Blue

    Mar 22 2015 Leave a Comment

    Cisco Beach is one of our favorite spots to relax.  Photo by heartofnantucket.com

    Categorized: Island Life, Taste of Nantucket

    Winter Bliss

    Mar 22 2015 Leave a Comment

    Blue skies and newly fallen snow – who could ask for anything more?

    Categorized: Island Life, Taste of Nantucket

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