Be A “Very Important Peony Person”
Indiana Peony Festival celebrates “Peonies in the Park” Friday, May 19.
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’s Jewelers, is scheduled for Friday May 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Seminary Park.
This kick-off for the Indiana Peony Festival at beautiful Seminary Park featuring 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 to 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,” she says. “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
St. 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 through the Indiana Peony Festival website. 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 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, visit the Indiana Peony Festival website.
Proceeds from the Indiana Peony Festival special events support beautification projects in Hamilton County.