Natchez International Crepe Myrtle Festival

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Photo by G. Douglas Adams

No other United States city can boast the extraordinary display of crepe myrtles blooming like Natchez, Mississippi, can. So, this summer, several self-guided free tours stand as the basis for experiencing Natchez during its 2022 Crepe Myrtle Blooming Season.

July 8: Celebrate the Blooms Bash: This downtown traveling feast for the mouth and eyes (including the go-cup district) features the largest, most magical concentration of crepe myrtles in the city. Enjoy sipping and strolling in Natchez, starting with a kick off at Locust Alley. 5 pm–7 pm. 

July 9: Celebrate the Blooms on Broadway: Visit the Natchez Farmers Market to peruse plants for sale and take in demonstrations about pruning and care. Smoot's will host a program and reception, and the following self-guided tours will be available: 

Monmouth Historic Inn & Gardens: Head up the hill to Monmouth's luscious gardens, which are even more resplendent this time of year with bursting blooms on over one hundred crepe myrtle trees. monmouthhistoricinn.com. 

Bloom Drive: This tour takes in the magnificent blooms at top gardens and sites beyond the downtown area.

Historic Natchez City Cemetery: Established in 1822, this historical cemetery is simply beautiful. Drive or walk and see more than 490 crepe myrtles amidst the mature landscape with an overlook of the city.

Maps and updates will soon be available at visitnatchez.org.