A look inside the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Opening Ceremony at Christianson’s Nursery featuring sponsors, music, and community celebration.
An Evening in Bloom Celebrating Our 2026 Opening Ceremony
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On The Blog
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!
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.
Foodies & Flowers: Your 3-Day Farm-to-Table Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Itinerary
Eat your way through Skagit Valley with this curated food lover’s itinerary featuring fresh seafood, artisan bakeries, farm markets, cozy cafés, and tulip-filled views.
Things To Do in Burlington for the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
Explore Burlington, WA during the Tulip Festival—dining, trails, family fun, local shops, and hands-on baking classes await!
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Tulip Stack Blooming Brightly
Mount Vernon's iconic "Tulip Stack" is all spiffed up and ready to greet visitors journeying here during April, thanks to the work of the City of Mount Vernon, Jose Cardona of Cardona & Sons Painting and Birch Equipment. We think you will enjoy the new look....
Jack Gunter of Camano Island chosen as 2022 featured artist for Tulip Festival
We are pleased to announce that Jack Gunter, a self-taught artist, author and filmmaker from Camano Island, is our featured artist for the 2022 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. His artwork will grace the Tulip Festival’s 2022 poster and merchandise. “I’ve written and...
In Memoriam — Tina Pullar past president Tulip Festival Board and Consummate Tulip Fan
On this particular day, Tina was so excited to meet Congresswoman DelBene and to introduce her to her two grandsons. Her smile says it all! We are sadden by the passing of one of our own – former Board President Tina Pullar. Tina served as president in 2016 and was...