2018 Dazzling Daylily Festival with Balloons Over the Garden

The Western Kentucky Botanical Garden’s award-winning, flower-filled festival is almost here!  On June 22-30, view thousands of blooming daylilies and celebrate the summer at Owensboro’s 9th annual daylily festival.

With over 800 varieties of daylilies, daylily tours, hot air balloon rides, daylily dig beds, twelve themed gardens, children’s playhouse, a conservatory, artists, displays, music and art activities, there’s so much to explore!  Call (270) 993-1234 to reserve a full balloon flight or take a tethered balloon ride for just $10.

On June 23, special events added include children’s activities, a food court, Voice of The Garden Patty Millay, “An Evening Out” at the Garden and balloon glow at nighttime.  Purchase your own daylily garden at the Annual Daylily Sale on June 30!  Check out the complete schedule of events here.

Regular admission is free for all Botanical Garden members, $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, and $1 for youth. On Saturday, June 23 only, admission is $5 for adults and children 12 & under enter for free.   Going to ROMP?  Hop on the ROMP Trolley to explore the gardens at a special admission rate of $3!

Don’t miss out on the spectacular event!