While Nantucket is in snowy, sleepy winter mode, it's nice to look towards the coming months of warmer weather and exciting events that await us Nantucket Insiders this spring. If you're dreaming of Nantucket getaways during your own winter hibernation, check out our calendar of events to inspire your 2016 vacation and check our list below for the most anticipated events of spring... starting in only 70 days! Daffodil Weekend, April 29- May 1, 2016
Each spring over three million daffodils of every color, shape and size bloom throughout the island. The Daffodil Festival is a jubilee featuring an antique car parade, picnic, "Daffy hat" contest, and dog parade. A fun occasion for islanders and visitors alike! If you are considering a Nantucket Daffodil Weekend experience this year, Nantucket Insider recommends a stay at The Wauwinet. For the first time in years, this classic inn by the sea will be open for the "Daffy" festivities- and there are some attractive packages for stays and dining to make the most of this very Nantucket spring event! Nantucket Wine Festival, May 18-22, 2016
For nearly two decades, the Nantucket Wine Festival has become one of the most celebrated wine and food events in the country. Nantucket Insider loves being at the epicenter of this lively event, and for that there is no better place to stay than White Elephant, home of the not to be missed Harborside Gala. If you prefer to have more of a "buffer zone" from the festivities, The Wauwinet offers ultimate relaxation and easy access to some exciting wine dinners during this week in May. Figawi Race Weekend, May 27-30, 2016
Serious fun, camaraderie, and sailing...that's what Figawi Race Weekend is all about. Over 200 boats and one thousand sailors convene for the Northeast's first major regatta to kickoff the summer here on Nantucket. With a stay at The Cottages & Lofts at The Boat Basin you will find yourself in the middle of all the excitement, not to mention the unbelievable views of sailboats docked outside your door. Needless to say, Memorial Day Weekend will book up quickly, so act fast to reserve your Nantucket getaway for these dates!