Press Release: Daffodil Days Store Window Display Winners Announced

Posted on April 25, 2022 Updated on April 25, 2022

Now it’s up to the Public to decide their People’s Choice Favorite!

Newport RI, April 25, 2022…. A record number of Newport’s finest shops have gone “daffy” while decorating their storefront windows, participating in Newport’s Daffodil Days annual storefront window display contest.

“We’re delighted that a record 35 retail shops throughout the area “got their yellow out,” demonstrating their creativity and enthusiasm as they made Newport come alive this spring,” said Newport in Bloom chair Kiki McMahan. “We’d like to thank all the retailers who participated with hope their sales season is as bright and bountiful as the daffodils throughout town.” 

Select photos of many of the windows can be found by clicking here. 

And the 2022 winners are:

Bellevue Avenue:

1^st Place       X & O Boutique

2^nd Place     Gingy,s

3^rd Place     International Tennis Hall of Fame

Lower Thames/ Bowens & Bannister’s Wharf:

1^st Place   Karma Kitchen

2^nd Place   Black Dog – Bannister’s Wharf

3.   Style Newport

Upper Thames:

1^st Place      Black Dog – Thames

2^nd Place     Tie:

• Cutie Curls
• The General Store

3^rd Place.      Arnold Art Store

Containers: – City Wide

1^st Place        Young Designs

2^nd Place       La Forge Casino Restaurant

Most Daffy: Hogan Associates    

NOW VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE WINDOW!

The Public now has the chance to vote for their favorite window display – the “People’s Choice.” 

Go to https://newportdaffydays.com/window-decorating-contest-vote-here/ where one can view all 35 window displays.

Better yet, voters are encouraged to visit in person – and be sure to thank the stores for participating in Newport’s Daffodil Days.

Donations for the Free Bulb Giveaway in October and this summer’s decorative flower baskets along

Newport’s historic streets are most welcome.