Cape Fear Garden Club announces dates for Azalea Garden Tour

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Cape Fear Garden Club’s 2025 Azalea Garden Tour will be held April 4th through 6th.

According to a press release, the self-guided tour, named “A Canopy of Blooms,” showcases a collection of landscapes accompanied by live oak trees.

The Ribbon Cutting & Azalea Queen’s Garden Party will kick off the Tour at 9:30 am on Friday, April 4th, at Kenan House, 1705 Market Street, with Jeff Rivenbark of WWAY-TV as emcee.

Music will be provided by the Coastal Christian High School Choir. The Cape Fear Garden Club’s famous homemade cookies and light refreshments will be served following the ceremony. The club is proudly celebrating its 100th year anniversary.

Garden Tour tickets are $50 each, and children under 12 are free with a paid adult. Tickets are non-refundable and can be purchased by:

• Credit card online at www.azaleagardentour.com before March 28th (delivered via USPS)
• Check or cash only at local vendors listed at www.azaleagardentour.com
• Check or cash only at the Gardens or the trolley stop during the three-day tour

Profits from the tour are returned to New Hanover County non-profits annually through grants for beautification, conservation, and education.