Indiana Peony Festival celebrates “Peonies in the Park” in Noblesville
A very special night is in store as organizers of the annual Indiana Peony Festival host “Peonies in the Park” the evening prior to the festival. The over-21 ticketed event, sponsored by Smith Jewelers, is scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 19 at Seminary Park in Noblesville.
This kickoff for the Indiana Peony Festival at beautiful Seminary Park will feature incredible floral installations, peony-inspired food and drink – think St. Elmo’s world-famous shrimp cocktail – music and much more. The generous donation and participation support of this Indiana Peony Festival initiative helps increase the peony beautification footprint in Noblesville and beyond and promotes horticulture education about the much-beloved state flower.
Organizer Kelly McVey says the event is the perfect opportunity to be a “Very Important Peony Person.”
“Sip and stroll along the peony path and enjoy a timeline of how the peony became the Indiana state flower,” McVey said. “And, attendees can head over to the Little Pink Camper for a photo op that is Insta worthy.”
Participating vendors and their offerings include:
- The Nesst: Smoked Salmon
- Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano: Tortellini and Ravioli
- Texy Mexy: Chorizo Mac and Cheese
- Elmo Steak House: Cocktails and Shrimp Cocktail
- 9th Street Bistro: Carrot Cake Pops
- Debbie’s Daughters Bakery: Cookies
- Spencer Farm Winery: Wine
- Primeval Brewing: Peony Day’s Beer
- Noble Coffee & Tea Company: Cocktails and Mocktails
Attendees will also get an exclusive chance to participate in a raffle of a tennis bracelet (valued at $11,000) from Smith’s Jewelers. Tickets to the VIP event are $100 each and may be purchased online at indianapeonyfestival.com/peonies-in-the-park. Art, education, delicious food, and giveaways await you at this charming event.
The Indiana Peony Festival powered by Duke Energy returns to Seminary Park the next day, Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 50 vendors are anticipated for this year’s event. Dedicated parking lots throughout downtown Noblesville will make access easy to this well-attended event.
Don’t miss this year’s “Brunch and Blooms” brunch crawl during the day on Saturday, May 20. Brunch & Blooms provides visitors with peony-inspired food and drink throughout the day from local restaurants in seven outdoor locations around the historic downtown, including four of them in “full bloom” in peony-inspired decorated alleys. Tickets to Brunch & Blooms are $6. For additional details, go to indianapeonyfestival.com/brunch-blooms.
Proceeds from the Indiana Peony Festival special events support beautification projects in Hamilton County.