The Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival Is An Annual Summer Garden Celebration, Showcasing Gardens And Plants Of All Kinds Across Cape Cod. This Ten-Day Festival's Main Attractions Are The Daily Tours Of Private Gardens, Each Designed And Maintained By The Individual Homeowners And Carrying A Unique Charm. You Are Sure To Enjoy Such Eclectic Spaces, Not To Mention The Good Feeling Of Supporting A Variety Of Local Nonprofits Which Will Benefit From The Proceeds Of Each Tour.

Gardens Are Only One Part Of The Festival. Enjoy Workshops And Lectures Presented By Leading International Horticulturalists, Discover Promotions At Participating Nurseries And Home Centers, Take A Class To Learn Proper Hydrangea Pruning Techniques, Or Even Watch A Painting Demonstration By Renowned Local Artists.

Schedule Of Events:

July 10, 2025

6pm - 7:30pm - Hydrangea Fest Kickoff Party 

Join Gardeners, Nonprofits, Sponsors, And Organizers Of The Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival At Hyannis Country Garden For A Celebratory Kickoff Party. Enjoy An Expert Talk By Meghan Mcphee Webb, Director Of Horticulture At Outerland, As She Shares Tips And Techniques For Growing Healthy, Beautiful Hydrangeas.

Location: Hyannis Country Garden 380 West Main Street, Hyannis

July 11, 2025

10am – 5pm - Hydrangea Fest 

Tour Through The Grounds To Discover More About Heritage’s Eight Species Of Hydrangeas And Over 170 Exceptional Cultivars. Stroll Through The Newly Expanded North American Hydrangea Test Garden And The Cape Cod Hydrangea Society’s Superb Display Garden.

Location: Heritage Museums & Gardens 67 Grove Street, Sandwich

11am – 8pm - Hydrangea Fest 

Hydrangea Happenings Every Day At The Hyannis Hyarts
Artist Shanties

Location: 51 Ocean Street-Harbor Overlook, Hyannis
180 Ocean Street-Bismore Park, Hyannis

8:30am - 12:30pm - Hydrangea University

Heritage Museums & Gardens And The Cape Cod Hydrangea Society Are Pleased To Present The Annual Hydrangea University. Expert Speakers Will Inspire And Entertain While Increasing Your Knowledge Of Hydrangeas. 

Location: Heritage Museums & Gardens 67 Grove Street, Sandwich

11-Noon And 2-3pm - Sculpture Garden Tour

Visitors Are Welcome To Self-Tour Yasuna Denny Sculpture Garden And Beautiful Grounds Featuring Hydrangeas And Other Flowering Plants Or With A Museum Docent From 11-Noon Or 2-3pm. Museum Hours: 10am – 4pm: Included With Your Paid Admission. 

Location: Cape Cod Museum Of Art 60 Hope Lane, Dennis

5-6pm - Hydrangea Happy Hour

A Virtual Event Presented By C.L. Fornari. Tips For Growing Hydrangeas And Visiting Gardens During The Fest

July 12, 2025

10am – 5pm - Hydrangea Fest 

Tour Through The Grounds To Discover More About Heritage’s Eight Species Of Hydrangeas And Over 170 Exceptional Cultivars. Stroll Through The Newly Expanded North American Hydrangea Test Garden And The Cape Cod Hydrangea Society’s Superb Display Garden.

Location: Heritage Museums & Gardens 67 Grove Street, Sandwich

11am – 8pm - Hydrangea Fest 

Hydrangea Happenings Every Day At The Hyannis Hyarts
Artist Shanties

Location: 51 Ocean Street-Harbor Overlook, Hyannis
180 Ocean Street-Bismore Park, Hyannis

10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm - “Little Creek Farm” Painting Workshop With Janny Faw

Join Well-Known Artist, Jenny Faw, At Her Home At Little Creek Farm For Two Painting Workshops. These Two-Hour Workshops For Beginners And Intermediate Painters Will Let You Will Go Home With Your Own Hydrangea Painting. Tickets Are Limited And Must Be Purchased In Advance For $70 At Easthamgardentour.Org.

Location: 560 Doane Road Eastham

9:30- 11:30am - Mixed Media Flower Workshop With Jacqui Hawk At The Sandwich Arts Alliance

In This Two-Hour Class, You Will Enjoy The Therapeutic Process Of Creating A Mixed Media Hydrangea Using Paper Collage, Markers, Beads, Buttons, And Special Personal Objects.

Cost: $55; Non-Members: $65. Register At Sandwichartsalliance.Org

Location: Historic Town Hall, 130 Main St, Sandwich

July 13, 2025

10am – 5pm - Hydrangea Fest 

Tour Through The Grounds To Discover More About Heritage’s Eight Species Of Hydrangeas And Over 170 Exceptional Cultivars. Stroll Through The Newly Expanded North American Hydrangea Test Garden And The Cape Cod Hydrangea Society’s Superb Display Garden.

Location: Heritage Museums & Gardens 67 Grove Street, Sandwich

11am – 8pm - Hydrangea Fest 

Hydrangea Happenings Every Day At The Hyannis Hyarts
Artist Shanties

Location: 51 Ocean Street-Harbor Overlook, Hyannis
180 Ocean Street-Bismore Park, Hyannis

10am - 12pm - Walk And Talk Through The Hydrangea Patch

Presentation By Matt Phillips, Hydrangea Ambassador Of Prides Corner Farms: Join Us For A Stroll Through Beacon’s Beautiful Garden Center As We Discuss New Hydrangea Varieties, Old Favorites And Tips & Techniques For Continued Success. Come With Questions For An Informative Open Discussion, Plus Raffles, Prizes And Rarer Varieties

Location: Beacon Gardens 182 Osterville West Barnstable Rd, Osterville

July 14, 2025

10am – 5pm - Hydrangea Fest 

Tour Through The Grounds To Discover More About Heritage’s Eight Species Of Hydrangeas And Over 170 Exceptional Cultivars. Stroll Through The Newly Expanded North American Hydrangea Test Garden And The Cape Cod Hydrangea Society’s Superb Display Garden.

Location: Heritage Museums & Gardens 67 Grove Street, Sandwich

11am – 8pm - Hydrangea Fest 

Hydrangea Happenings Every Day At The Hyannis Hyarts
Artist Shanties

Location: 51 Ocean Street-Harbor Overlook, Hyannis
180 Ocean Street-Bismore Park, Hyannis

10am-4pm - Hydrangea Gallery & Gifts Presents Sketch Cape Cod

A Coastal Nature Journaling Workshop With Marie Brezinski, Certified Botanical Artist And Illustrator. Discover The Tranquil Beauty Of Cape Cod Through Nature Journaling! Imagine Yourself Sketching The Vibrant Colors Of A Seaside Garden, The Intricate Patterns Of A Seashell Found On A Coastal Path, Or The Graceful Flight Of A Heron Against The Backdrop Of A Stunning Cape Cod Landscape. Cost: $160.00 Per Person.

Location: Osterville Village Library 43 Wianno Ave, Osterville Ma

4:30pm - 6pm - Hydrangeas In Bloom With Anna Holmes

Floral Designer Anna Holmes Will Demonstrate How To Use These Gorgeous Flowers Along With Other Midsummer Blossoms To Create An Elegant Summer Arrangement. Price: $10 Members; $15 Nonmembers. 

Location: Highfield Hall & Gardens 56 Highfield Dr, Falmouth

July 16, 2025

10am – 5pm - Hydrangea Fest 

Tour Through The Grounds To Discover More About Heritage’s Eight Species Of Hydrangeas And Over 170 Exceptional Cultivars. Stroll Through The Newly Expanded North American Hydrangea Test Garden And The Cape Cod Hydrangea Society’s Superb Display Garden.

Location: Heritage Museums & Gardens 67 Grove Street, Sandwich

11am – 8pm - Hydrangea Fest 

Hydrangea Happenings Every Day At The Hyannis Hyarts
Artist Shanties

Location: 51 Ocean Street-Harbor Overlook, Hyannis
180 Ocean Street-Bismore Park, Hyannis

10am–4pm - Sandwich Arts Alliance Presents Blooming Artisan Fair

Discover The Vibrant Creativity Of Local Cape Cod Artisans! Browse Original Paintings, Prints, And Handmade Jewelry Alongside Unique Beach Glass Creations, Sculptures, And Artsy Driftwood. Enjoy Live Demonstrations Throughout The Day, Meet Local Authors At Book Signings, And Explore A Variety Of Handcrafted Items.

Location: 130 Main Street, Sandwich (Across From Historic Town Hall)

11am & 2pm - Hydrangea Garden Tea Party – A Sandwich Arts Alliance Fundraiser

$60 Per Person. 

Location: Dunbar Tea Room 1 Water St, Sandwich

10am–4pm  - The Falmouth Garden Club Features Five Stunning Gardens At The Historic Museums On The Green

Self-Guided Tours As Well As Docent-Led Tours And Demonstrations Throughout The Day. With Numerous National And Regional Awards, These Gardens Are A Testament To The Dedication And Expertise Of The Club Members. Cost: $10 Cash For Entrance To All Five Gardens. 

Location: 55 Palmer Ave, Falmouth 

July 17, 2025

10am – 5pm - Hydrangea Fest 

Tour Through The Grounds To Discover More About Heritage’s Eight Species Of Hydrangeas And Over 170 Exceptional Cultivars. Stroll Through The Newly Expanded North American Hydrangea Test Garden And The Cape Cod Hydrangea Society’s Superb Display Garden.

Location: Heritage Museums & Gardens 67 Grove Street, Sandwich

11am – 8pm - Hydrangea Fest 

Hydrangea Happenings Every Day At The Hyannis Hyarts
Artist Shanties

Location: 51 Ocean Street-Harbor Overlook, Hyannis
180 Ocean Street-Bismore Park, Hyannis

10am–4pm - The Falmouth Garden Club Features Five Stunning Gardens at the Historic Museums on the Green

Self-guided tours as well as docent-led tours and demonstrations throughout the day. With numerous national and regional awards, these gardens are a testament to the dedication and expertise of the club members. Cost: $10 cash for entrance to all five gardens.

Location: 55 Palmer Ave, Falmouth 

11am - 1pm - Success with Hydrangeas

A Talk by Award Winning Author Lorraine Ballato You’ll learn all about hydrangeas, including the many recent introductions that have hit the market, their proper care, and the hardy cultivars that perform well despite over-enthusiastic pruning and finicky weather.

Location: 182 Osterville West Barnstable Rd, Osterville

3-4pm - Hydrangea Stroll with C.L. Fornari

Come walk through the nursery at Hyannis Country Garden and learn about great plants and how to care for them. Dress for the weather and bring your questions.

Location: 380 West Main Street, Hyannis

10am–4pm - Sandwich Arts Alliance Open Art Studio Tours
Multiple studio Locations

In honor of the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival, six accomplished, award-winning artists will open the secret world of their studios. Visit the space where they work, their supplies, and creations. $5 per studio.

Studio Locations:
Susan Bunbury, Painter and Digital Artist- 16 Prestwick Road, Bourne
Moira Fain, Painter and Sculptor- 4 Fox Trot Run, Sandwich
David Phillips, Sculptor - 22 Grove Street, Sandwich
Amanda Wastrom, Artist and Writer, Lily Pond Hill Studio, 234 Old County Road, East Sandwich
Jeanne Bridges, Painter - 38 Surrey Lane, Barnstable
Catherine Rand, Fine Art Photographer -1300 Old Post Road, Marstons Mills

6-9pm - Sandwich Arts Alliance Sunset Pond Party

Join us at the stunning Lakefield Farms Club House, nestled alongside picturesque Lawrence Pond and indulge in Montilio’s mouthwatering brick oven pizza and hydrangea-themed desserts. Tickets: $35

Location: 21 Great Hill Road, Sandwich MA

6-9pm - Sandwich Arts Alliance Sunset Pond Party

Join us at the stunning Lakefield Farms Club House, nestled alongside picturesque Lawrence Pond and indulge in Montilio’s mouthwatering brick oven pizza and hydrangea-themed desserts. Tickets: $35 

Location: 21 Great Hill Road, Sandwich

July 18, 2025

10am – 5pm - Hydrangea Fest 

Tour Through The Grounds To Discover More About Heritage’s Eight Species Of Hydrangeas And Over 170 Exceptional Cultivars. Stroll Through The Newly Expanded North American Hydrangea Test Garden And The Cape Cod Hydrangea Society’s Superb Display Garden.

Location: Heritage Museums & Gardens 67 Grove Street, Sandwich

11am – 8pm - Hydrangea Fest 

Hydrangea Happenings Every Day At The Hyannis Hyarts
Artist Shanties

Location: 51 Ocean Street-Harbor Overlook, Hyannis
180 Ocean Street-Bismore Park, Hyannis

11am - 2pm - Native Hydrangeas that Wow 

Join us for informative presentation by Barbara Conolly, MPS, MCLP, a certified landscape professional and arborist. Learn how to design with oakleaf & smooth hydrangeas for year-round beauty. $10 members; $15 non-members at highfieldhallandgardens.org.

Location: 56 Highfield Dr, Falmouth

5:30pm - 7:30pm - Wine, Cheese, and Wonderful Art: A Perfect Pairing

You’re Invited to a double celebration! Be part of the festivities as Hydrangea Gallery & Gifts marks its First Anniversary during the magical 2025 Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival! 

Location: 835 Main St, Osterville

July 19, 2025 

10am – 5pm - Hydrangea Fest 

Tour Through The Grounds To Discover More About Heritage’s Eight Species Of Hydrangeas And Over 170 Exceptional Cultivars. Stroll Through The Newly Expanded North American Hydrangea Test Garden And The Cape Cod Hydrangea Society’s Superb Display Garden.

Location: Heritage Museums & Gardens 67 Grove Street, Sandwich

11am – 8pm - Hydrangea Fest 

Hydrangea Happenings Every Day At The Hyannis Hyarts
Artist Shanties

Location: 51 Ocean Street-Harbor Overlook, Hyannis
180 Ocean Street-Bismore Park, Hyannis

4-7pm - Hydrangea Art Soirèe

Join us at Cape Cod Art Center for a festive reception celebrating Hydrangea Art and the Cape’s iconic flora! Enjoy food, signature beverages, live entertainment and raffle prizes – all while exploring our artist gallery and gift shop. Tickets $35 

Location: 3480 Main St, Barnstable MA

July 20, 2025

10:30am - 4:00pm - Discovering Nature thru Watercolor "En Plein Air"

Hydrangea Gallery & Gifts invites you to immerse yourself in nature’s palette. Join artist Maryann Hondo for an inspiring en plein air watercolor workshop at Heritage Museums & Gardens! Your registration includes museum admission, a light breakfast, and lunch to fuel your day of artistic discovery. Spots are limited— register now and let nature be your muse! 

Location: 67 Grove St, Sandwich

Date: July 10 - 20, 2025

Location: Various Venues in MA

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