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THE WESTERN KENTUCKY BOTANICAL GARDEN

​11th ANNUAL AWARD WINNING DAZZLING DAYLILIES CELEBRATION
​with
Hot Air Balloons alongside the Daylilies
Saturday, June 20th – Saturday, June 27th

COVID PRECAUTIONS: Wear a mask and maintain social distancing at all events. Social distancing should be maintained at all times. You are welcome to bring along your chairs or blankets and sit alongside the music or hot air balloons. There will be no concessions available.
Schedule of Events
(printable version)


Saturday, June 20th
  • Celebration begins!
  • 7 AM - 3 PM: Artists in The Garden with a Plein Air Paintout throughout the day. View live painting in progress in the open air through the Owensboro Art Guild.
  • All Day: Daylily Dig Bed
  • Evening Activities: Beginning at 5 pm Admission is $5 for all adults, kids under 12 are free
    • U.S. Bank Corporate Hot Air Balloons alongside the Daylilies: Display Event
    • A Owensboro Symphony Jazz Trio will be playing on our Gazebo 

Sunday, June 21st
  • Daylily Dig Bed
  • Father's Day Steak & Egg Brunch. By reservation only. Make your reservation today!

Monday, June 22nd
  • Garden Open 9am – 6pm
  • Daily Tours (By Reservation) @ 10 AM Monday - Friday. Make YOUR RESERVATION today!
  • Daylily Dig Bed

Tuesday, June 23rd
  • Garden Open 6am – 6pm
  • Photography Day: Click here for guidelines!​ ​
  • Daily Tours (By Reservation) @ 10 AM Monday - Friday. Make YOUR RESERVATION today!
  • Daylily Dig Bed

​Wednesday, June 24th
  • Garden Open 9am – 6pm
  • Daily Tours (By Reservation) @ 10 AM Monday - Friday. Make YOUR RESERVATION today!
  • Children’s Activity – Rock Painting 10am – 12pm
  • Daylily Dig Bed

Thursday, June 25th
  • Garden Open 9am – 6pm
  • Daily Tours (By Reservation) @ 10 AM Monday - Friday. Make YOUR RESERVATION today!
  • Children’s Activity – Rock Painting 10am – 12pm
  • Daylily Dig Bed

​Friday, June 26th
  • Garden Open 9am – 6pm
  • Daily Tours (By Reservation) @ 10 AM Monday - Friday. Make YOUR RESERVATION today!
  • Children’s Activity – Rock Painting 10am – 12pm
  • Daylily Dig Bed

Saturday, June 27th
  • 8 AM - 12 PM: Daylily Sale
  • Daylily Dig Bed​
  • Name-A-Daylily Bid Winner Announced @ noon
  • Photography Contest Winner Announced @ noon

Every Day Enjoy...
  • ​Several Thousand Blooming Daylilies
  • Over 700 Named Cultivars In The American Hemerocallis Society Display Garden​
  • Name a Daylily Bidding!: BID NOW!
  • Self-Guided Daylily Tours
  • Daylily Dig Bed
  • 12+ Themed Gardens
  • Art & Artists
  • Conservatory
  • Solar SmartFlower
  • Children’s Playhouse
  • Historic Country Doctor’s Office
  • Historic Ticket Booth

Special Thanks to All Our Partners &
​Our Premier Sponsor, 
U.S. Bank!

Location (MAP) 25 Carter Road Owensboro, KY 42301
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General Admission
Members are FREE
Adults: $5, Seniors: $3
Students & Youths: $1
Opening Day Admission (20th)
After 5 PM

All adults: $5, Under 12: free
Book a Daylily Tour Now!
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Special Thanks to our Premier Sponsor!
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Watch our U.S. Bank Corporate Hot Air Balloons Alongside the Daylilies!
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Daylily naming rights to the highest bidder! Click image above to find out more!
BID NOW!
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Photography Competition
​Details
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The Daylily Dig!
This year we are offering many new cultivars. The dig beds are available throughout the blooming season. Dig up your favorite for $15 - $20.
​CLICK HERE to find out more!
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Reserve your gourmet Father's Day Picnic for ​June 21st 11:00 am 'till 1:00 pm. Click on the image above to learn more!

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  • Home
    • About >
      • Garden Map
      • Seasonal Spotlight
      • What's New
      • Photo Gallery
      • Virtual Tour
      • Who Are We?
      • History
  • Events
    • First Saturdays
    • Lunch, Listen & Learn
  • 2021 Calendar
  • Membership
  • Rental Options
    • Your Event!
  • Get Involved!
    • Volunteer
    • Make A Donation
    • Membership
  • Photography