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 in...
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, and...
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 and...
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!
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 expertise...
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...
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...
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 98273: -...
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...
The 2026 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival has come to a close, with fields now being topped for next year’s growth and highlights from the Tulip Festival Art Exhibit, including the People’s Choice winner, featured in our season recap blog.
The 2026 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is now in full bloom, with vibrant fields in peak color across Skagit County. Following an earlier-than-usual start to the season, ideal weather conditions have brought the region into its prime flowering window.
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival offers a vast array of gardens, events and iconic Pacific Northwest sights. This is a sample of what we’d suggest as a typical tour. This itinerary is a busy 1-day visit, but you can easily make it a 2-day visit by alternating...
Plan a dog-friendly Skagit Valley Tulip Festival guide-worthy trip with pet-friendly gardens, patios, parks, photo tips and practical travel advice.
Follow a Skagit Valley Tulip Festival art itinerary filled with golden-hour gardens, local museums, galleries, artisan markets and creative inspiration.
A look inside the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Opening Ceremony at Christianson’s Nursery featuring sponsors, music, and community celebration.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Say hello to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival farmers who make the gardens come alive with color, warmth, and springtime vibrance.