For another unforgettable season, the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival brought vibrant color, community traditions, and visitors together from across the country and around the world. While the tulips create the backdrop, the festival itself is made possible through the incredible support of our sponsors who help bring each event, activity, and experience to life.
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our 2026 sponsors for supporting the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival and helping us continue this beloved tradition. While we are grateful for every partnership, the sponsors highlighted below have gone the extra mile through their support of specific festival events, programs, and experiences that help make tulip season so memorable for our visitors and local community alike.
Title Sponsors & Signature Supporters
Parade & Children’s Activity Book Title Sponsor: Savi, Powered by Harborstone Credit Union
Savi, Powered by Harborstone Credit Union helped bring extra excitement to the Annual Tulip Festival Parade by leading the parade route, announcing each parade entry, and hosting a booth in the Parade KidZone complete with free kettle corn for festivalgoers. This season also marked the debut of the brand-new Children’s Activity Book, a free interactive booklet filled with tulip-themed activities, agriculture education, and financial literacy lessons. Through their support, Savi helped further the Festival’s mission of educating visitors about Skagit Valley agriculture while inspiring and engaging the next generation.
Bloom Status Sponsor: Skagit Valley Food Co-op
Bloom Status updates are one of the most important resources of tulip season, helping visitors stay informed on the ever-changing stages of the tulips throughout spring. From the earliest signs of growth leading into the season, to peak bloom updates throughout April, and even post-season notices letting guests know the tulips are gone, these updates help visitors plan the best possible experience. Thank you to Skagit Valley Food Co-op for supporting this essential festival resource.
Ambassador Program Title Sponsor: HF Sinclair Puget Sound Refinery
The Tulip Festival Ambassador Program helps provide local 4th and 5th grade students with unforgettable opportunities to grow as young leaders while representing the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival throughout the season. From participating in community events and media appearances to touring the tulip gardens, riding in the parade, and even visiting the Washington State Capitol to meet Governor Ferguson, the program helps build confidence, leadership skills, and community pride in the next generation. Thank you to HF Sinclair Puget Sound Refinery for helping make these meaningful experiences possible.
Art Exhibit Title Sponsor: The Skagit Casino Resort
In just its second year, the Tulip Festival Art Exhibit continued to evolve into a meaningful celebration of creativity and community, this year introducing a refreshed format that invited local artists to submit their own tulip-inspired work for display. The result was a diverse and heartfelt collection of pieces that captured the beauty of Skagit Valley through the eyes of the artists who call it home and those inspired by its landscape and agricultural heritage. This updated approach helped deepen community involvement while showcasing the incredible talent across the region. Thank you to The Skagit Casino Resort for supporting this growing tradition and helping bring local art to life in a new and engaging way.
‘Plan Your Trip’ Title Sponsor: Puget Sound Energy
Puget Sound Energy served as the Title Sponsor of our “Plan Your Trip” guides, helping extend the festival experience beyond the tulip fields and into the wider beauty of Skagit County. This effort encourages visitors to explore all that the region has to offer, from local dining and shopping to outdoor recreation and hidden gems, ensuring their visit doesn’t stop at the blooms. As part of this initiative, we created curated itineraries across a variety of categories to help guests more easily plan meaningful experiences before and after visiting the tulip gardens. Thank you to Puget Sound Energy for supporting efforts to showcase and share the full depth of Skagit County with our visitors.
Brochure Title Sponsor: KeyBank
The official Skagit Valley Tulip Festival brochure continued to serve as a go-to guide for visitors and locals throughout the season. Featuring a detailed map of Skagit County highlighting local businesses and the four tulip gardens, the brochure also included festival events, travel tips, ticketing details, and more to help guests make the most of their tulip season experience. Thank you to KeyBank for supporting this valuable festival resource.
Opening Ceremony Sponsors
Title Sponsor: Town & Country Motorcoach & RV Resort & Entertainment Sponsors: Swinomish Casino & Lodge and Heritage Bank
The 2026 Opening Ceremony officially welcomed the start of tulip season with an evening of community, entertainment, and celebration surrounded by the beauty of Skagit Valley in bloom. Thank you to Opening Ceremony Title Sponsor, Town & Country Motorcoach & RV Resort, along with Entertainment Sponsors, Swinomish Casino & Lodge and Heritage Bank, for helping bring this special kickoff event to life.
Parade KidZone Sponsors
The Annual Tulip Festival Parade’s KidZone once again gave families a fun place to play, create, and celebrate prior to the start of the parade. We are grateful to this year’s KidZone sponsors for helping make the experience extra special for children and families attending the festival.
Capturing Tulip Season
Tulip Festival Photo Contest Sponsor: North Coast Credit Union
Each year, our Tulip Festival Photo Contest captures the beauty, joy, and unforgettable moments of tulip season through the eyes of visitors. From stunning field shots to candid family memories, this year’s entries beautifully showcased the spirit of the festival. Thank you to North Coast Credit Union for sponsoring the 2026 Tulip Festival Photo Contest and helping us celebrate the creativity of our community and visitors.
Thank You for Supporting Tulip Season
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is more than just a celebration of flowers; it is a celebration of community. Our sponsors help create experiences that bring people together, support local businesses, and welcome visitors to explore everything Skagit Valley has to offer.
To all of our 2026 sponsors, thank you for helping make this season bloom brighter. We appreciate your partnership, your support, and your commitment to keeping this cherished tradition thriving year after year.
