Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival
A Summer Garden Celebration
July 10-19, 2020
Reasons to Celebrate!
For Immediate Release (June 12, 2020) - The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce has announced at least 25 gardens will open for touring to benefit eight local non-profits during the 2020 Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival. Now in its sixth year, the event runs rain or shine for ten days starting on Friday, July 10
th in 2020 through Sunday, July 19
th. Gardens are open from 10 AM to 4 PM, and the entry fee is $5.00 per person at each garden.
Cape Cod residents and visitors will have several opportunities to enjoy beautiful gardens and hydrangea events even in a pandemic year (Those touring gardens will wear masks and practice safe social distancing.) In addition to a good show of flowers on the region’s signature plant, there will be several open gardens and virtual learning events during the festival. Some of the normal festival events have been postponed to 2021, but many outdoor garden visits and virtual events will take place this summer.
The Cape Cod Hydrangea Society will present its annual Hydrangea University lectures virtually. The Hydrangea test gardens at Heritage Museums and Gardens will be open during normal museum hours, and other businesses will be holding virtual talks and outdoor tours as well.
Details about open gardens and other events will be posted later in June on the festival website:
www.CapeCodHydrangeaFest.com
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For more information call: Greta Georgieva 508-744-5567 or email
greta@capecodchamber.org
For quotes about this year’s Hydrangea blooms or other festival information, contact:
C.L. Fornari 508-728-4165 or email
clfornari@gmail.com
For information about the Cape Cod Hydrangea Society: Linda Coven or Pat Vigliorolo, co-Presidents
capecodhydrangeasociety551@gmail.com