SKAGIT COUNTY, Wash. — Spring in western Washington means the return of one of the most picturesque attractions in the region, the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival.
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival expects visitors from all 50 states and more than 85 countries every year, according to its website.
Here’s everything you should know before heading out to the festival:
What is the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival?
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival was officially inaugurated in 1984 by the Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce. The festival first began as a two-day event but grew into a month-long experience.
Tulip and daffodil fields scatter the Skagit Valley covering hundreds of acres. The festival is designed as a driving tour with parking lots at each main attraction.
The festival is located 60 miles north of Seattle near Mount Vernon.
The festival recommends taking two days to tour everything it has to offer. The festival’s website includes sample two-day and one-day itineraries to make sure you don’t miss a thing.
Visitors can tour the festival on foot, by bicycle, or by guided tour.
Bloom
Because tulip bloom depends on weather conditions, peak bloom can be tricky to pin down.
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival closely monitors the fields and has a bloom map on its website showing an early bloom for Daffodils and Tulips this year.
Attractions
Tulip Town
Tulip Town has an indoor barn area with a beer and wine garden and food service. It features 55 varieties of tulips in a five-acre field.
Visitors can walk or take a trolley ride through the field.
General admission starts at $15 online and $20 in person and the hours are Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Friday-Sunday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. More ticketing information: tulipfestival.org/garden-ticketing.
Tulip Valley Farms
Tulip Valley Farms features 85 varieties of tulips throughout 13 acres. It is the newest tulip attraction, featuring bulbs planted in the fall of 2022, according to the festival's website.
Tulip Valley Farms includes food trucks, shopping and more. Ticket prices start at $8.50 for children and $13.50 for adults. The hours are Monday-Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Friday – Saturday 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. for Night Bloom
RoozenGaarde
RoozenGaarde is a five-acre display garden and includes food and drink options.
RoozenGaarde is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends. General admission is $15.
Tickets are $15 on weekdays, and $17 on weekends purchased online. In-person tickets are $17 for weekdays and $18 on weekends.
Garden Rosalyn
Garden Rosalyn is a multi-acre attraction with food trucks and picnic tables. Pets are welcome on leashes.
Garden Rosalyn is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and general admission is $15.