Lilyfest 2024
At Landsford Canal State Park
Lilyfest is back to celebrate the peak bloom of the rare rocky shoals spider lilies! Landsford Canal State Park and the Katawba Valley Land Trust invite you to experience these breathtakingly beautiful flowers that only bloom for a very short, but predictable, window of time. Take a short walk (3/4 mile one way) down our historic Canal Trail or Nature Trail to the lily viewing platform where you will behold a true wonder of nature. Growing between the rocks of the riverbed in front of you is the largest population of spider lilies in the world, so dense that they cover the Catawba River in a blanket of white flowers! The Katawba Valley Land Trust will lead guided nature hikes at 10 am, 12 pm, and 2 pm. The Catawba Cultural Center will give history talks and perform dances and songs at 11 am and 1 pm. Throughout the day, musicians with the Southern Songwriters Association will be playing on the porch of the historic log house and local vendors will be selling crafts, artwork, and souvenir items. Food trucks will have drinks, snacks, and meals available for purchase or bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy along the banks of the Catawba River!
DETAILS
Price
Park admission is $6/adult, $3.75/SC senior, $3.25/child 6-15, children 5 and under are free.
Event Hours
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Meeting Place
Park Office
What to Bring
Lawn chair or blanket for entertainment area. Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots to walk 3/4 mile to the spider lily viewing area. If you are an experienced paddler, bring your own kayak or canoe to paddle through the lilies!