The Gloucester Daffodil Festival will celebrate its 40th event on March 28 and 29 with the theme “Anchored in Tradition,” honoring a legacy that has blossomed for nearly a century. First held in 1938 and organized by the Gloucester Rotary Club and the Gloucester-Mathews Gazette-Journal, the festival quickly became a beloved community celebration. Although it was suspended during the 1940s and 1950s and experienced another hiatus in the 1970s, the festival was revitalized in 1987 by a dedicated committee supporting Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Today, Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism continues to organize the event. From its humble beginnings drawing approximately 3,000 attendees, the festival has grown into a regional attraction welcoming nearly 25,000 visitors each year. While rooted in local tradition, the festival attracts guests from across Virginia and beyond. Vendors travel from states such as Pennsylvania, Maryland and North Carolina to participate in the vib...