Beaumont Maypole Festival

A fundraiser for Beaumont Botanical Gardens. Maypole Festival held annually on the Saturday before mother's day. A Maypole dance to bless the summer crops.

The Beaumont Maypole was erected in April of 2015 to honor the memory of local philanthropist, Paula "Torchy" Salter. The pole measures 22 feet high and is constructed of solid fir. The bronze topper features a fairy in Torchy’s likeness, complete with wings and wand, and was created by local sculptor, David Cargill. The blue and white stripes were painted by local artist, Summer Lydick. The Maypo  ...