Plan a dog-friendly Skagit Valley Tulip Festival guide-worthy trip with pet-friendly gardens, patios, parks, photo tips and practical travel advice.
Your Dog-Friendly Visitor’s Guide to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
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Our blog is where you find the latest Skagit Valley Tulip Festival news and resources. We keep you in the know and help you maximize your visit!
A 3-Day Creative Itinerary for Art Lovers at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
Follow a Skagit Valley Tulip Festival art itinerary filled with golden-hour gardens, local museums, galleries, artisan markets and creative inspiration.
An Evening in Bloom Celebrating Our 2026 Opening Ceremony
A look inside the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Opening Ceremony at Christianson’s Nursery featuring sponsors, music, and community celebration.
Tour Holland Tulips Without the Jet Lag: A Dutch Escape in Skagit Valley
Discover why you can tour Holland tulips right here in Washington State at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. It’s a magical escape without the jet lag.
2026 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Returns With Potential Early Blooms Ahead of Schedule
The 2026 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival may begin earlier than usual, with warmer weather pushing bloom timing up to 2 weeks ahead of the traditional April 1–30 season. Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead, monitor bloom updates and secure tickets for the festival’s four official garden experiences.
Hidden Gems & Unique Experiences at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
Explore unique experiences and hidden gems at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival: guided tulip tours, floral workshops, Whidbey Island gardens, charming small towns and more.
5 Colorful Tulips and Where You’ll Find Them in Skagit Valley
Explore five colorful tulip varieties and where you’ll find them at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Four gardens hold a wealth of floral beauty.
Beyond the Blooms: Your Guide to the Skagit Valley Area
In this guide to the Skagit Valley area, explore five inviting towns and find things to do in each locale. It’s your one-stop shop for local info.
Meet the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Farmers: The People Who Make the Magic Happen
Say hello to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival farmers who make the gardens come alive with color, warmth, and springtime vibrance.
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Calling all photographers: 2024 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Photo Contest presented by North Coast Credit Union
Celebrate Spring with the 2024 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Photo Contest! We are thrilled to announce the 2024 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Photo Contest, aimed at capturing the essence of our beautiful Skagit Valley while fostering community engagement. Presented...
Join the Fun at the 37th Annual Tulip Parade
Spring is approaching, and our excitement is blooming for the 37th Annual Kiwanis Club of La Conner Not So Impromptu Tulip Parade, proudly sponsored by Astound Broadband! Mark your calendars for April 6th at 2 PM and join us for a celebration of color, creativity,...
Annual Ambassador Event Feb 15th- Calling Local 4th & 5th Graders
Hello Families and Students! The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival will be hosting their annual Ambassador Event presented by Key Bank on Thursday, February 15, at 5:30 p.m. at Maple Hall in La Conner. We invite all interested Skagit County 4th and 5th graders to join...
Join Us For The 2024 Poster Unveiling…
A spectacular evening of celebration and community as we unveil the 2024 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival poster and official merchandise. Meet the artist, tasty treats and door prizes!
Nicole Roozen named new Executive Director
Tulip Festival Board of Directors announces new Executive Director Nicole brings a wealth of knowledge and background in both marketing and project management, having worked with large retail brands like Nordstrom and Zulily. “Nicole’s resume and marketing...
2024 Poster to be Unveiled on Nov. 15 at Skagit Acres
Join us on Nov. 15 as we unveil the stunning photography of Gary Brown, our 2024 featured artist, presented by our long-time unveiling sponsor Heritage Bank. This free event begins at 5:00 pm and concludes by 7:30 pm. Be among the first to see the 2024 official...
Tulip Festival Executive Director Set to Retire After Two Decades of Leadership
MOUNT VERNON – After 20 years of steadfast leadership and dedication to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, Executive Director Cindy Verge is set to retire this fall. Verge joined the Tulip Festival in 1999 as the Sponsorship Coordinator and was named the...
Seeking artist for 2025 festival poster
Love tulips? Love art? Do you have a favorite artist? Or are you an artist who wants to be our featured artist for the 2025 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival? Here's how you apply Send us the following to Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, PO Box 1784, Mount Vernon, WA...
KeyBank Tulip Ambassadors busy at festival appearances
KeyBank Tulip Ambassadors Harper McCown and Carter See have a full slate of appearances scheduled throughout the 2023 Tulip Festival. We thought we'd show some of what they are doing: Behind the scenes at RoozenGaarde Olympia Governor, Secretary of State and...
Ticketing for 2023 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival available for four garden venues
All four garden venues are now offering advance ticket sales. Click through to the websites listed here in this article to buy tickets to the individual tulip garden venues. We will have four for you to visit during the 2023 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival: Garden...
Looking at taking fabulous photos for our North Coast Credit Union Photo Contest?
7 Tips for Cell Phone Camera Pics at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Now is the time to come an experience the best of the Skagit Valley Tulip Fest! The tulip blooms are bursting with vivid reds, yellows, pinks and orange colors, creating an immersive and sensory...
Kick-off Skagit Valley Tulip Festival gala a resounding success
Tulip Fans from around the area joined together for a wonderful evening. Fans got a chance to catch up and meet new friends. They also heard from our tulip growers at Garden Rosalyn, RoozenGaarde, Tulip Town, and Tulip Valley Farms, met our 2023 KeyBank Tulip...