The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is more than just a spring tradition. It’s a vibrant thread woven into our region’s history, drawing families and travelers from around the world. We caught up with Megan Richards, a Seattle mom of three, to talk about her...
Join Us for the 2025 Tulip Festival Parade, presented by SaviBank + Harborstone Credit Union Spring is just around the corner, and that means it's time for one of the most cherished traditions of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival—the Annual Tulip Festival Parade! Mark...
So, you’re coming to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival — great decision! Let's look at things to bring! Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned tulip trotter, being prepared is key. We’ve put together a list of nine must-haves to make sure your visit is smooth, fun...
Hello students & families of Skagit County! We’re thrilled to invite 4th and 5th grade students from Skagit County to audition for the 2025 Tulip Ambassador program! Join us for the Ambassador Event, presented by HF Sinclair Puget Sound Refinery, on Wednesday,...
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is thrilled to announce the debut of our 2025 Tulip Festival poster! This year’s design, created by the talented artist Mary Warden, beautifully captures the unique tulip varieties grown in Skagit County and the natural beauty of our...
Mount Vernon, WA — September 4th, 2024 — The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is thrilled to announce the launch of its newly revamped sponsorship offerings for the 2025 festival season. As one of the Pacific Northwest's most anticipated annual events, the festival offers...
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...
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...
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...
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...
All four garden venues are now offering advance ticket sales. Click through to the websites listed here in this article to buy tickets to the individual tulip garden venues. We will have four for you to visit during the 2023 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival: Garden...
7 Tips for Cell Phone Camera Pics at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Now is the time to come an experience the best of the Skagit Valley Tulip Fest! The tulip blooms are bursting with vivid reds, yellows, pinks and orange colors, creating an immersive and sensory...
Tulip Fans from around the area joined together for a wonderful evening. Fans got a chance to catch up and meet new friends. They also heard from our tulip growers at Garden Rosalyn, RoozenGaarde, Tulip Town, and Tulip Valley Farms, met our 2023 KeyBank Tulip...
Enjoy the many offerings of events and activities starting on April 1. Including the Kiwanis Salmon Barbecue, the Chili Chowder Cookoff, Art in the Schoolhouse, Art in the Pickle Barn, and the PNW Artisan Marketplace. Check out the ice cream cones at Snow Goose...
Meet our 2023 Artist and get your Tulip Souvenir signed Kerry Clavadetscher is making appearances throughout the festival at: Tulip Town (15002 Bradshaw Rd., Mount Vernon) April 6, 1-3 pm, April 13 10:30 am-12:30 pm, April 20 1-3 pm RoozenGaarde (15867 Beaver Marsh...
Come and visit -- take some pictures -- enter our contest Enjoy your visit to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival and share your favorite picture! The rules: Photos must have been taken no earlier than April 1, 2023 or later than April 30, 2023 and be submitted under...