Our Town is in Full Bloom!

The organizers of the Camden Daffodil Festival have made the decision to cancel the event for 2021. The board wished this pandemic would have come to an early end and was in complete agreement to cancel the 2021 event. We would like to thank our great community and corporate sponsors for their generous support that will fund grants for the Ouachita County Historical Society and Ouachita County Master Gardeners. Also, the board will take this opportunity of a “break” year to analyze the Daffodil Festival and develop ways that it can be improved moving forward. We are excited for the future and look forward to seeing you in 2022!

Take the Tours!

Established in 1993, The Camden Daffodil Festival is always held the second Friday and Saturday of March. Welcome Spring and millions of daffodils spreading over many acres at daffodil gardens. See our McCollum-Chidester House museum, winding river, and amazing downtown. Walk in historic Oakland cemetery with costumed actors enchanting you with real stories of early settlers who rest there. Other events include Championship Steak- Cook Off, Art Show and sale, live music, and a host of children’s activities that will excite all from toddler to teen. Our festival is the primary fundraiser for the Ouachita County Historical Society and is a registered 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.

When you tour our museums and cemetery, costumed performers will weave their stories, and you might get lucky and see the ghost!

Begin your adventure in the Great Hall of the First United Methodist Church smack in the middle of town with the Festival banners flying! Inside, coffee and home baked refreshments are offered by smiling volunteers who show you where to buy the various tickets you'll need. It's all located in a room that also will be displaying our Quilt Show/Sale, Art Show/Sale and Daffodil Boutique.

So Much to Do!

Outside, lining our streets, you can view our wonderful murals covering our colorful history. There will be food and craft vendors, live music, and children's activities which include activities that will excite all from the toddler to the teen!

Getting hungry? We have a variety of food offered all over town, or . . . Dine With the Daffodils , where you can relax and enjoy a home cooked lunch ‘al fresca’ both days of the festival.

All Weekend Long

Stay the whole weekend and enjoy a great variety of family oriented, reasonably priced entertainment. On Saturday, participate in the 5K Run/Walk and later, back in town, enjoy more music, arts/crafts, sightseeing, or just walk around and look at the grounds surrounding the McCollum Chidester house.

World Championship Steak Cook-off

Then, Saturday evening stay around for the Annual Steak Cook-Off. Eat well and enjoy the music, dance in the streets and enjoy our community.

We hope you will come and bring cameras, casual clothing, happy hearts, and your dancing shoes! Our festival was founded by local citizens and gardeners who wanted to share our charm and raise money for the Ouachita County Historical Society. We have emergency vehicles on hand and lots of security so come visit us, relax, have a good time knowing your money goes for a good cause.

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Hospitality Is Everywhere

The Daffodil Festival is an annual event where a generous and cordial hello is extended to thousands of guests as they come to enjoy the place we call home.

Festival volunteers are on hand to throw open the garden gates where millions of daffodils are on parade.

Historical landmarks and homes beckon as their history is shared.

Local musical talent can be heard throughout the streets of the Festival.

The citizens of the Camden area are gearing up---cleaning up and wearing their broadest smiles of friendship.