TULIP TIDINGS

USPS Releases new Tulip Postage Stamp March 24
We are very excited to announce a new Tulip Postage stamp for the United States and it will be released for the first time on March 24 at the Mount Vernon, WA post office on Cleveland. Stamp collectors can get the new stamp canceled tomorrow at a special station at...

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. Jose...

Beautiful winter vistas in Skagit Valley — no flowers yet!
The tulips in Skagit Valley are still A LONG way away from blooming -- some are just peeking their greenery above ground (the rest are still below ground) -- waiting for the warm spring temperatures that are just around the corner. In the meantime, we thought you'd...

Meet our Board of Directors: Vic Caratachea
Meet Board Member Vic Caratachea, Regional Manager for NW Washington for Pape Machinery in Mount Vernon. Vic joined our board because he believes in the power of strong community activities and believes in giving back to the community and he lives it through customer...

Meet our Board of Directors: Marinus Rouw
Tulip Festival Board Member Marinus Rouw fills an advisory position as a historian of the festival and as a voice for the many community volunteers who put on the annual festival. Marinus has served on the board for over a decade. He presided over the World Tulip...

And the winners are …
Wow! Tulip Fans turned in by the thousands to see our 2022 poster unveiled, featuring the art of Jack Gunter -- over 3,500 people watched the production -- with over 11,500 people reached with the word that we have a new poster. And, of course, in the best tradition...

Enjoy our 2022 Poster featuring artwork by Jack Gunter
It is our pleasure to show you the beautiful artwork by Jack Gunter. Check out our on-line store, or drop by our office at 311 W Kincaid St. in downtown Mount Vernon to get your very own merchandise with this bright and bold print.

2022 Poster Unveiling, sponsored by Heritage Bank — watch and win prizes on Nov. 9!
Join us and our sponsor, Heritage Bank, on Nov. 9 at 7 pm as we unveil the 2022 Tulip Festival poster featuring the artwork of Jack Gunter. Prizes will be given! As you watch the video (yes, click here at 7 pm https://youtu.be/LDFkRqcPCIw) to see the program so you...

Bulbs in the ground getting ready for spring!
Planting hundreds of acres of tulips takes time, as the crews at Washington Bulb/RoozenGaarde well know! They have finished planting the tulips in the field and will soon be finished with RoozenGaarde, all in preparation for April 2022. You still have time to plant...

Meet our Board of Directors: Katie Hayton
This is an on-going series highlighting the talented people who help make the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival possible. Today we invite you to meet Katie Hayton. Katie joined our board in 2019 and promptly volunteered to head up our Tulip Charm Princess Party committee....