Tiny Marshfield has a population of 7,300 that blooms with its cherry blossoms each April. Instead of a traditional spring or international cultural festival, this cherry blossom shindig is a showcase of Americana and Missouri heritage beneath the town’s beautiful blooms.

Peak bloom—the period when 70% of the Yoshino trees at the Tidal Basin are flowering—is currently predicted for March 28-31. That timeframe is an estimate: Last year’s cherry blossoms reached peak bloom nearly a week before the predicted dates.