Florida Azalea Festival

The festival celebrates the seasonal arrival of the azalea blossom to the northeast Florida region.

As its popularity grew, most of the activities were moved to the riverfront in downtown Palatka.

The modern event is conducted by the Palatka Main Street program.

Its diverse collection and high concentration of the flower makes it a staple for those who want to get a good look at the celebrated annual blooms.

[1] Azalea Festival events open to the public generally include:

Rhododendron kaempferi, commonly called the Torch or Kaempfer azalea