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 who...
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...
Our 2020 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Poster wins Gold Pinnacle The Gold Pinnacle Award was recently given to our 2020 poster by the International Festivals and Events Association at its annual convention. There are many different award categories AND each category...
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 fresh...
Great Products made locally We select local companies who make great products here locally in Skagit Valley. They are branded with our featured art each year and we help to promote them. And, those official products help the festival by giving the festival a...
Yes, the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is a year-round operation -- once we've wrapped up the festival for the year, we get busy -- securing sponsorships, planning for our Key Bank ambassador event, working on parade ideas, arranging for and accepting the artwork for...
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. Jose...
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...
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 an...
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.
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.
Explore Burlington, WA during the Tulip Festival—dining, trails, family fun, local shops, and hands-on baking classes await!