Every spring, the urge hits to be somewhere alive with color after months of gray. Flower festivals scratch that itch in a way few travel experiences match. They're time-sensitive, they're photogenic, and they tap into something primal about the turning of seasons. The U.S. flower festival circuit is richer than most Americans realize, and rivals anything Europe has to offer without requiring a passport.

A collision of major events is reshaping how Americans plan summer travel, and the RV industry is already feeling it. The FIFA World Cup, the U.S. 250th anniversary, and the Route 66 Centennial all land in 2026, creating a demand spike that traditional hotel infrastructure is struggling to absorb.