Plan Your Trip to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

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Each spring, the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival celebrates the spectacular bloom of millions of tulips across Washington’s Skagit Valley. Throughout April, vibrant color fills multiple tulip gardens and working flower farms, creating one of North America’s most iconic and beloved spring festivals.

Rather than one gated venue, the festival is a valley-wide experience centered around Mount Vernon, with events, gardens, and attractions spread throughout Skagit County.

Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a multiday vacation, this guide contains everything you need to plan your visit. From garden tickets and events to lodging, dining and travel tips, it’s all in one place.

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Skagit Valley Tulip Festival at a Glance

New to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival? Here’s what you need to know.

  • When: Usually April 1–30, with exact dates based on tulip bloom.
  • Where: Skagit Valley in Skagit County, Washington, centered around Mount Vernon between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C.
  • What To Expect: Millions of blooming tulips, multiple tulip gardens and fields, special events, local dining, art exhibits, and activities for all ages throughout the valley.
  • Tickets: There is no single Skagit Valley Tulip Festival ticket. Each participating tulip garden offers its own admission options and pricing.
  • Getting Around: The festival is designed as a self-guided driving tour, with visitors traveling by car between gardens and attractions.

Have more questions? Visit our FAQ for bloom timing, accessibility, pets, photos and more.

How To Build Your
Tulip Festival Trip Itinerary

Build your Skagit Valley Tulip Festival itinerary step by step based on your dates, group and travel style. Use these planning steps to map gardens, events, transportation and lodging.

Get Inspired

Explore what Skagit Valley has to offer beyond the tulip fields. From charming small towns to scenic drives, local food and family-friendly attractions, there’s something for every type of traveler.

Choose Your Tulip Gardens

Visit one garden in a single day or plan a multiday trip to experience several. Each tulip garden offers its own unique displays, activities and atmosphere.

Skagit Valley tulip fields with Mount Baker in the background.

Explore the Area

Skagit Valley is home to waterfront towns, farm-to-table dining, panoramic parks and local shops. Build your itinerary in time to explore between garden visits.

Find Events & Experiences

From group activities and art events to photo workshops and live entertainment, indulge in special events. They add even more local color to your Skagit Valley trip.

Plan Transportation

Decide how you’ll get around once you arrive. You may prefer to drive between locations, or you might enjoy guided tours or nature-rich routes.

Pick Your Travel Dates

Weekdays are often quieter, while weekends offer a more festive atmosphere. Bloom timing can vary, so flexibility helps.

Book Accommodations

Choose from hotels, inns, vacation rentals or nearby stays to make your visit comfortable and convenient.

Purchase Garden Tickets

Each garden sells tickets individually. Buying well in advance helps ensure availability and a smoother visit.

Everything You Need to Plan Your Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Trip

Tulip Gardens & Tickets

Learn about each participating garden, including highlights, amenities and ticket information.

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Events Calendar

See upcoming events, activities and special experiences happening during the festival.

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Where To Stay

Browse hotels, inns and vacation rentals across Skagit Valley and nearby towns.

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Explore the Area

Discover local favorites, dining spots, shops and attractions our community loves.

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Sample Itineraries

Get trip ideas for one-day visits, weekend getaways and multiday stays.

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Getting Here

Find maps, driving directions, airport information and transportation tips.

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Explore Upcoming Festival Events

Make the most of your Skagit Valley Tulip Festival visit by exploring upcoming events happening during the festival season. Our events highlight features the next three events from our official festival calendar, so you can easily plan what to see and do while you’re here.

From live music and local art to family-friendly activities and community gatherings, these events offer even more ways to experience Skagit Valley beyond the tulip fields.

Festival Guides & Resources

Our festival planning guides help first-time visitors and returning fans make the most of tulip season. Explore travel tips, packing advice, weather guidance, and sample itineraries designed specifically for the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival.

Trip Ideas & Itineraries

Discover both breathtaking blooms and memorable small-town highlights in Skagit Valley during the tulip festival. Use these trip ideas and itineraries to plan regional weekend getaways, country drives and all-ages activities.

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Four tulip gardens, 250 acres, tens of millions of blooms.

This breathtaking spectacle attracts visitors from all around the world, so make plans now to make memories at North America’s largest tulip festival!

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