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...
Celebrate the 2026 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival sponsors and the community partners who make the festival possible, including event title sponsors, programs, exhibits, and key visitor resources.
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.