Calling all peony enthusiasts, get your Peony Passport

By KELLY McVEY
President, Indiana Peony Festival, Inc.

Looking to learn more about peonies? Or can’t attend the festival this weekend, but still want to see peonies? We’ve got just the solution. Explore our Indiana Peony Trail, a free activity and opportunity to learn and admire peonies in their peak season.

The Indiana Peony Festival established the Indiana Peony Trail in 2021 to celebrate the beauty of Indiana’s state flower while promoting community engagement and environmental sustainability. By creating peony gardens throughout Noblesville at various businesses, public buildings, parks, and nonprofit locations, our organization has transformed the city into a premier destination for peony lovers.

SMC Corporation of America teamed up with us to develop the Peony Passport, an innovative tool to learn more about peonies. The passport is available physically and digitally. It serves as a guide for peony enthusiasts to easily navigate the trail, discover the various peony varieties, and track their progress along the way. The idea was created to give peony enthusiasts more exposure to our state flower, outside of festival weekend. By offering this amazing program, we’re able to beautify our community and offer education to new and/or returning peony fans.

Last week we were able to plant more peonies at SMC and add new businesses to our Peony Trail. New to the trail this year, we are excited to have Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Fishers, East Bank Apartments, Forest Park Aquatic Center, and Promenade Trails.

Interested in a physical passport? Pick one up at one of our four exclusive locations or begin your passport experience by visiting any spot on the Peony Trail.

Pick-up locations

• Noblesville Ace Hardware, 603 Westfield Road
• Just Lagom Boutique, 876 Logan St.
• East Bank Apartments, 490 Maple St.
• Promenade Trails, 17780 Navigator Trail

Want to participate digitally? Seek out the special Indiana Peony Trail signs with QR codes in each designated spot. Scan the QR codes for details about the varieties of peonies planted in each location and what other locations are close by to visit.

This month is the perfect time to see what different varieties are planted all throughout Noblesville and surrounding areas. Complete your peony festival experience by exploring the trail before or after the festival in the month of May. We hope you enjoy the trail and peonies just as much as we do.

Keep up to date on the upcoming festivities at IndianaPeonyFestival.com.