WEDNESDAY July 13
Lemon Lily Festival Open House Reception
5:30–7:30pm @ Idyllwild Nature Center
Open to the Community (no day use fee required)
• Appetizers & Drinks
• Festival Sponsor recognition program at 6pm
• Silent Art Auction (items on display in Community Room)
FRIDAY July 15
9am–4pm @ Idyllwild Nature Center
• Nature Center Store, Museum and nature trails
• Silent Art Auction (items displayed in Community Room)
• Artists/Vendors begin setup for the weekend
Lemon Lily Quilt ticket sales
5–8pm @ Town Hall
• Lemon Lily Festival information table
• Event schedules, festival information, commemorative items
A Taste of Idyllwild
5–7pm @ Town Hall
• One inclusive price ($10)
• Selections from various local restaurants
Line Dancing
6–8pm @ Town Hall
• Free and fun! Line dance lessons included.
• Instructors: Judi Way & Robert Peek
SATURDAY July 16
Lemon Lily Blessing
8am @Idyllwild Pines Camp by creek
• Led by local clergy
Lemon Lily Festival Information Center
9am–4pm @ Village Centre Gazebo
• Event schedules, festival information, commemorative items
• Booths with information from local nonprofit organizations
Lemon Lily Welcome Center
9am–4pm @ Caine Learning Center
• Festival information, restrooms, water, shuttle stop
• Parking available at the Center and across the street at the church
Art & Crafts Vendors & Displays
9am–4pm @ Idyllwild Nature Center
• Silent art auction (items on display in Community Room)
• Lemon Lily Festival information
• Event schedules, festival information, commemorative items
• Lemon Lily quilt ticket sales
• Nature Center Museum & Store
• Native plant sales
• Children’s nature crafts
• County Park nature trails
• Food and drinks, Mexican food, Kona Ice
Downtown Shops
9am–6pm @ Downtown Idyllwild
• Visit local shops for unique lemon lily items
• Pick up a walking map of participating shops at the Lemon Lily Festival information tables
Children’s Carnival Games
10am–3:30pm @ Idyllwild Nature Center
• Cupcake Walk, Bean Bag Toss, Penny on a Plate, Ping Pong Toss, Bug in a Bottle, Grace’s Game
• Additional cost for games played. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the San Jacinto Mountain County Parks
Pioneer Town
10am–4pm @ Town Hall
• Old-time crafts and activities for the family: Spinning, log cabin building, jug band, apple cider press, doll-making, gold panning, blacksmith, quilting, and more
• Meet famous personages from the turn of the 20th Century
All About the Lemon Lily
10-11am @ Idyllwild Nature Center
• Nature talk by Kate Kramer & Dave Stith
Guided Riparian Nature Walk
11am–noon @ Idyllwild Nature Center
• Take an easy hike in the County Park with botanist Dave Stith. See lemon lilies and other native plants in their natural habitat along Lilly Creek
Petting Zoo
11am–3pm @ Town Hall
• Tickets $2 each person
• Mingle and pet a miniature horse, a miniature alpaca and other young animals. Safe and gentle for all ages
Music with Don Reed
11:30am–3:30pm @ Idyllwild Nature Center
American Legion BBQ
11:30am–6pm @ Town Hall
• Hot dogs, hamburgers, fixin’s & drinks
• Proceeds will benefit the American Legion Post 800.
Guided Riparian Nature Walk
1–2pm @ Idyllwild Nature Center
• Take an easy hike on the trails at the County Park with botanist Dave Stith. See lemon lilies and other native plants in their natural habitat
Music with Duke Michaels
1–4pm @ Town Hall
Idyllwild Garden Club Fern Valley Lemon Lily Viewings
1–4pm Tickets @ Village Center Gazebo
• $5/person, $10/family for tickets, map, guided tour. Tickets also available in advance at idyllwildgardenclub.net.
• View lemon lilies and other native plants growing streamside on private property in Fern Valley. Proceeds will benefit the beautification of Idyllwild
Old-time Hoedown with Dennis Riley & The Riley Mountaineers
6–8pm @ Town Hall
• Sing-along, dance a reel or two, kick up your heels. Square dance lessons included. Free and fun for the family!
SUNDAY July 17
Idyllwild Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast
8-11am @Town Hall
• Famous apple pancakes, ham, eggs, juice, coffee. Proceeds benefit the Idyllwild Rotary Club.
Lemon Lily Festival Information Center
9am–3pm @ Village Center Gazebo
• Event schedules, festival information, commemorative items
• Booths with information from local nonprofit organizations
High Country Hike
9am–3pm @ Humber Park
• Take a moderate 6-7 mile hike to Saddle Junction and beyond in search of lemon lilies growing in the high country. Will be guided by botanists David Stith and Michael Wangler. Bring lunch/snacks and water
• Must RSVP in advance. (Email [email protected] with name(s) and age(s) of hikers.) Participation is limited to 20; first come, first served
Arts & Crafts Vendors & Displays
9am–4pm @ Idyllwild Nature Center
• Silent art auction (items on display in Community Room)
• Lemon Lily Festival information
• Event schedules, festival information, commemorative items
• Lemon Lily quilt ticket sales
• Nature Center Museum, Store and nature trails
• Native plant sales
• Children’s nature crafts
• Food and drinks, Mexican Food, Kona Ice
Downtown Shops
9am-5pm @ Downtown Idyllwild
• Visit local shops for unique lemon lily items
• Pick up walking map of participating shops at Lemon Lily Festival information table(s)
Guided Nature Walk/Talk
10–11am @ Idyllwild Nature Center
• Take an easy hike in County Park and learn about the lemon lilies and other native plants growing along Lilly Creek in their natural habitat
Idyllwild Garden Club Fern Valley Lemon Lily Viewings
10am–1pm Tickets @ Village Center Gazebo
• $5/person, $10/family for tickets, map, guided tour. Tickets also available in advance at idyllwildgardenclub.net
• View lemon lilies and other native plants growing streamside on private property in Fern Valley. Proceeds benefit the beautification of Idyllwild
Pioneer Town
10am–3pm @ Town Hall
• Old time crafts and activities for the Family: Spinning, log cabin building, jug band, apple cider press, doll making, gold panning, blacksmith, quilting, and more
• Meet famous personages from the turn of the 20th Century
Children’s Carnival Games
10am–3:30pm @ Idyllwild Nature Center
• Cupcake Walk, Bean Bag Toss, Penny on a Plate, Ping Pong Toss, Bug in a Bottle, Grace’s Game
• Additional cost for games played. Proceeds will benefit the Friends of the San Jacinto Mountain County Parks
Music with Duke Michaels
11:30am–3:30pm @ Idyllwild Nature Center
Music with Joey Latimer & Friends
12–3pm @ Town Hall
Lemon Lily Quilt Winner Announced
1–1:30pm @ Idyllwild Nature Center
• (Do not need to be present to win)
Silent Art Auction Results
2–3pm @ Idyllwild Nature Center