In 1997, a group of residents planted hundreds of daffodils along Rt. 6A in Brewster, MA to mark the beginning of spring. What a sight to see after a long, cold, gray winter! From this, the Brewster in Bloom^sm festival was born. The 3-day festival was organized to celebrate spring, bring residents and visitors to town and offer free events. The first festivals funded the construction of the band-stand at Drummer Boy Park. Since then proceeds benefit the Brewster in Bloom^sm grant program providing scholarships to Brewster students and donations to the Elder Brewster Scholarship Fund. More than $5,000 each year is invested in this program.

Brewster in Bloom^sm takes place the first weekend in May. Thousands of people will flock to Brewster to participate in this first-of-the-season Cape Cod festival. It’s “one great festival for three great days” when the business community and the Town of Brewster host a variety of main events:

• The 2-day Juried Fine Arts and Crafts Show at the Cape Cod Sea Camps sold out with more than 90 artisan vendors.
• The Cape Cod 5 Bloom Run on Saturday attracting 400 runners each year.
• Kid Fest at Drummer Boy Park offering family-friendly activities.
• The Antiques & Arts Excursion is a weekend long self-guided tour of Brewster’s many fine galleries.
• The Brewster Band’s Friday night concert opens their summer season.
• The Town Parade on Sunday concludes the weekend.
• In addition, open houses and special offers at participating businesses throughout the community lend variety to the festivities.

Brewster in Bloom^sm is hosted by the Brewster Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Town of Brewster. For event listings, sponsor information and entry forms please visit www.BrewsterBlooms.com.