The Western Kentucky Botanical Garden’s 17th annual Daylily Festival is coming up June 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Garden, 2731 W. Second St.
Laurna Strehl, the Garden’s executive director, said it will be an “evening set among the beauty of an astonishing display of over 800 varieties of daylilies. This is an evening with something for everyone to enjoy and great memories to be made. Bring your lawn chairs and plan to stay awhile. There is food and entertainment for everyone with a cash bar and live music.”
Through the years, thousands of daylilies have been sold by The Garden to gardeners throughout the area.
Strehl said, “Daylilies are blooming early this year, so the dig beds are now open. Each shovelful is only $15, with a wide variety to choose from.”
She said The Garden is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. six days a week and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays.
Strehl said, “The Daylily Festival and daylily sales are all a fundraiser for the botanical garden. As a nonprofit, our annual budget is supported by these events. We are also supported by admission fees, memberships, private event rentals, private donations and grants from the city and county.”
She said the Frogtown Stringband will be making music in The Garden from 5 to 7 p.m.
Top Dog Concessions, GG’s Kettle Corn, Go Go Goodiez and Leonard Libations will be selling food and drinks.
Strehl said there will be a petting zoo, Hole In Fun mini golf, a bubble wonderland and crafts for children.
She said, “The Daylily Festival is one of the prettiest times of the year to be at the botanical garden. There is a shift in how the garden feels as evening sets in and opportunities to be in the garden after hours are limited. It’s a relaxing evening that provokes quality time with friends and family. All the amenities of a night out are at your fingertips for a unique and relaxing time.”
Drew Watson at Align Wealth Management is sponsoring the event.
Garden members and children under 18 are admitted free.
The cost for all others is $5.
By Keith Lawrence Messenger-Inquirer