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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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Tulips and more!!! Join us for the 40th Annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
Enjoy the many offerings of events and activities starting on April 1. Including the Kiwanis Salmon Barbecue, the Chili Chowder Cookoff, Art in the Schoolhouse, Art in the Pickle Barn, and the PNW Artisan Marketplace. Check out the ice cream cones at Snow Goose...
Get your 2023 Tulip Festival Poster signed and Meet 2023 Featured Artist Kerry Clavadetscher
Meet our 2023 Artist and get your Tulip Souvenir signed Kerry Clavadetscher is making appearances throughout the festival at: Tulip Town (15002 Bradshaw Rd., Mount Vernon) April 6, 1-3 pm, April 13 10:30 am-12:30 pm, April 20 1-3 pm RoozenGaarde (15867 Beaver Marsh...
Be sure to Enter the North Coast Credit Union Photo Contest
Come and visit -- take some pictures -- enter our contest Enjoy your visit to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival and share your favorite picture! The rules: Photos must have been taken no earlier than April 1, 2023 or later than April 30, 2023 and be submitted under...
Swing Into Spring at Opening Gala on March 25, presented by Judd & Black Appliance and People Bank
Live Event -- starts at 6 pm with social hour at Swinomish Casino and Lodge Get your tickets at here -- this will be a fun evening. Enjoy the appetizers as you arrive featuring charcuterie platters (meats, marinated olives, pickleled vegetables, various cheeses,...
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival named “One of the Best in the World”
Petal Talk picks best Tulip Festivals in the World We agree -- the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is a must-see for people around the world. And, better yet, we are easy to get to and one of the first Tulip Festival each calendar year. Plan your trip today! Read the...
Carter See and Harper McCown named 2023 KeyBank Tulip Ambassadors
Both Conway Elementary students Approximately 40 KeyBank ambassador candidates competed at our event on Feb. 9 and Carter See, a 5th grader, and Harper McCown, a 4th grader were named our KeyBank Tulip Ambassadors in a very tight competition. Each candidate was...
Official Coffee of the Tulip Festival Now Available
Fidalgo Coffee Roasters creates a Special Tulip Festival Blend each year This year's label and blend will please tulip fans as they enjoy the artwork of Kerry Clavadetscher and see the Savannah Sparrow perched on their coffee. The Official Products of the Tulip...
Washington Grown Video highlights Skagit Valley Tulip Growers
Washington Grown came to town last spring As with most seasonal crops, Tulips are here and gone before you can really get a good production done featuring them and the growers. So, Washington Grown planned ahead and shot this video last spring. Dheck it out...
2023 Poster Unveiling a resounding success
People love the 2023 poster The 2023 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival featured artist Kerry Clavadetscher captivated the crowd at the annual poster unveiling on Nov. 9 as she explained how her artwork came to be. By focusing on "the little people," the small critters...
2023 Poster Unveiling, brought to you by Heritage Bank, set for Nov. 9 at Skagit Acres
Join the festivities We will be unveiling all our official products, merchandise, and will have treats for attendees. And, even better, the event is free! Get your invitation at our office, 311 W Kincaid St. in Mount Vernon, or from the Burlington Heritage Bank...
Introducing our 2023 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Featured Artist Kerry Clavadetscher
Kerry Clavadetscher, a Seattle area artist specializing in photorealistic painting, is our featured artist for the 2023 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Her original watercolor captures one of the many sights and scenes festival visitors experience each April. The...