S k a g i t Va l l e y 4/1 — 4/30 | www.tulipfestival.org WHAT TO EXPECT There are three display gardens with more than a million bulbs in every color imaginable! Stroll through the gardens to find your favorite picture spot. You can order bulbs, buy cut flowers and purchase gifts. The display gardens (RoozenGaarde, Tulip Town and Garden Rosalyn) offer completely different experiences. Make sure to take in an event or activity. There is truly something for everyone. Visit tulipfestival.org/events to see what’s scheduled during the festival. BEST TIME TO VISIT Daffodils still in full bloom with some early tulip color by the first part of April. Tulips in bloom throughout the month of April. If the weather remains cool, lots of lovely tulip color lasting into the early days of May. The two display gardens have several different varieties planted that will bloom throughout the season. The least crowded times are weekdays, or on weekends during early morning or late afternoon. The gardens are open daily from 8 am to 7pm. GETTING THERE The gardens are 60 miles north of Seattle. Use exits 221-231 off I-5. All of these exits have tulip brochures at nearby businesses. The festival is designed as a driving tour. Walking or biking is an option, but keep in mind that events and activities are miles apart.
TAKING CARE OF
Bringing tulips home from the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival? Here’s how to make them last: • Choose tulips that are tightly closed; this means they are fresher. • Select a vase that is half the height of the tulip stems ADMISSION Admission is $15 per person and FREE for • Fill the vase one-third full, as tulips do better in shallow water. children 2 & under at RoozenGaarde, • Re-cut 1/4 inch and rewater daily. and $15 per adult, $7 for children 6-11, and FREE for children 5 & under at Tulip • Keep them away from direct Town and $15 per person and FREE for sunlight and heat. children under 5 at Garden Rosalyn. • At night, store them in the Parking is FREE. Pets and drones are not coolest room in the house. permitted at RoozenGaarde and Tulip • Place a penny in the bottom of Town. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are the vase; it’s been said to work! welcome at Garden Rosalyn. This information is subject to change. Check the official festival website for updates on open dates and times.