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Welcome to the Thirty-Ninth Skagit Valley Tulip Festival!
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oin us in a virtual kick-off of the 2022 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival on March 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the Judd & Black Appliance/Peoples Bank Gala Celebration. Tune in on Facebook. com/SkagitValleyTulip or YouTube: SVTulipfestival. The online event is free but we encourage you to pre-purchase a special three-course dinner by Calico Cupboard so you can join in the dining experience. Enjoy live musical performances by Skagit County artists, an update on the festival, and a silent auction. Said festival President Cindy Verge, “By moving the gala to the evening before the festival officially starts, it acts as a true kick-off event.” The Tulip Festival traditionally depends on hundreds of donated hours from students and other community members and sponsorship money from more than goskagit.com
200 local businesses and organizations. Staffed with volunteers, the festival office is open. All COVID-19 related regulations will be followed as needed. Brochures, maps, and festival merchandise ordered through the website will be available in the office for easy pick up. Said Verge, “We are so thankful for our volunteers and local media who play a big role in advertising the festival, including Skagit Publishing who doubles as a sponsor.”
Facebook Photo Contest It’s easy and fun to participate in our annual Facebook Photo Contest, presented by North Coast Credit Union. Check www.Facebook.com/ SkagitValleyTulipFestival for entry details, weekly finalists, and the winning photos. Applicants are encouraged to submit
one photo per week during the month of April; our committee will choose weekly finalists and announce the winners in various categories at the end of the festival. The winning photographers will receive a signed 2022 poster and have their photo published in the festival brochure in 2023.
Tulip Festival History The mission of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is to coordinate and promote a countywide spring celebration of the tulip bloom, in commemoration of the valley’s annual tulip harvest, and to be an advocate for Skagit Valley agriculture. In the early 1980s, then Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce directors Jerry Digerness and Joan Houchen recognized that thousands of people were coming to visit the tulips cont. on pg. 7
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Welcome to the 39th Skagit Valley Tulip Festival! Tulip Field Map
11 2022 Official Poster & Artist 12 Tulip Festival Suppliers
14 Featured Tulip Festival Events & Activities
16 Mount Vernon Downtown Association Tulip Festival Street Fair Roozengaarde submitted by the La Conner Chamber
20 Economic Boost to County 26 Schedule of Events
28 Art Shows & Galleries 29 Farms & Nurseries
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Thanks for visiting Skagit Valley! Our community has so much to do and see. Check out our 360 Calendar on goskagit.com From bird watching to tulips to wine tasting! Visit goskagit.com/calendar
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of Skagit Valley. They decided to form the official Tulip Festival and created a weekend of events and festivities meant to entice and enhance visitors’ trips to the area during the month of April. The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival was officially inaugurated by the chamber in 1984 and was run through that office until 1994 when the festival became its own entity. In 2002, separation from the chamber was completed when the organization moved to its own offices. Over the decades the festival has grown in length. The event began as a three-day weekend; jumped to 10 days, then 17 and has been a full 30 days since 2003. With the unpredictability of the weather, the full 30 days means that the tulips have a greater chance of blooming during the festival.
Cindy Verge. Tulip Festival Executive Director
Cindy Verge has been working for the Tulip Festival since 1999 and has been its executive director since 2003; she has a BA in Communications from the University of Washington. In addition, Cindy has earned the title “Certified Festival and Event Executive” from the International Festival & Events Association (IFEA). Verge works with a 20-person volunteer board of directors (including voting members and advisory goskagit.com
positions) who govern the festival and provide support for festival-operated events such as the Gala, the fall Poster Unveiling, and the annual Tulip Parade.
Social Media The Tulip Festival Facebook page has been a growing and integral part of the festival’s success for years with over 77,000 followers and now the Instagram page is also gaining traction, tripling its followers to 12,000 last year. Said Verge, “Facebook is a great place for people to learn about the festival and for us to share updated information during the festival while Instagram is the perfect platform for sharing beautiful pictures and videos of the blooms. I am making a concerted effort to get out into the fields each day to take and share pictures on our Instagram page.” Be sure to follow both the Instagram and Facebook pages for beautiful pictures, announcements throughout the year as we welcome new sponsors, share information about events in the Skagit Valley, and keep festival enthusiasts informed about the flower fields. Skagit Publishing supports the Tulip Festival by hosting and maintaining the festival’s official website. Said Cindy, “The website is updated with all the information people need to enjoy the festival. We hope you’ve been making use of some of
the new features. This year we have been working on enhancing and adding listings on the interactive map so visitors can use mobile GPS to find more event sponsor locations, hours, and websites.” The site has 400,000 to 500,000 unique visitors annually, most during the month of April. In addition to the interactive map, site visitors can shop for merchandise, find updated pictures and details about events, daily updates on blooms, changes to hours for tulip fields, and travel tips – all in a mobile friendly format.
What to See & Do The 2022 Tulip Festival is open from April 1-30. Check tulipfestival.org for updates on blooms, a calendar of events, maps and places to stay, eat, and shop. Said Cindy, “We’re thrilled that our Tulip Festival is slowly but surely getting back to normal. We’re seeing a lot more events join us again this year. We’re also really excited because we have a new tulip garden added to the lineup this year called Garden Rosalyn.” Events are spread throughout the valley in cities from Sedro-Woolley to Anacortes, Mount-Vernon, Burlington, and La Conner. Said Cindy, “Several classic Tulip Festival sanctioned events are coming back this year after a COVID-19 cont. on pg. 8
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restriction pause: The Kiwanis Salmon BBQ, the Street Fair, WoodFest, the Tulip Days Basketball Tournament, the Chili & Chowder Cook-Off, and the live Tulip Parade are all back!” Visit the events page on tulipfestival.org for a complete list of 2022 events. Be sure to visit Christianson’s Nursery, Snow Goose Produce, Schuh Farms, RoozenGaarde and Tulip Town, and our new official tulip grower: Garden Rosalyn. Enjoy and take photos of exquisite flower displays, order bulbs, buy cut flowers and mementos, eat and drink, and much more. Said Verge, “In addition to Tulip Festival events, there are lots of hidden gems to discover around the Skagit Valley from roadside stands to local restaurants and more.”
Festival Tips • You may pre-purchase your
display garden (Tulip Town and RoozenGaarde) tickets in advance. Note: tickets are non-refundable so wait to buy until you are sure of when you can go. • Avoid the crowds by planning a midweek trip or arrive by 9 a.m.
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• Tulip crops rotate every year and blooming fields vary day-to-day based on weather conditions. Before you head out check tulips.com/bloommap or call 360-428-5959 to make sure you are going to the fields with blooming flowers. The Tulip Festival website has a bloom button that shares updates for the other two gardens. • Be sure to make a pit-stop at home or in town before heading out to the fields. • When traveling to the festival use Highway 20 and take exit 230 in Burlington. From there the side roads will provide easier access to the tulip fields with decreased traffic congestion compared to the main roads. • Park FREE at the three gardens, RoozenGaarde (on Beaver Marsh Road), Tulip Town (on Bradshaw Road), and Garden Rosalyn (on Jungquist Road). • The festival is a driving tour with events miles apart. Visit tulipfestival.org/map, pick up a brochure with a map, or print off a map from our website. This pocket or purse-sized map printout is a great backup in case your internet connection goes spotty or your phone dies. Note: the maps identify locations but are not cont. on pg. 9
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to scale. • Tulip fields are usually muddy. Wear rubber boots and clothes that you don’t mind getting wet/dirty. Bring garbage bags for dirty clothes and muddy boots and a change of clothes and footwear. • Pets are not allowed at Tulip Town or Roozengarde but Garden Rosalyn allows well-behaved leashed dogs! Drones are also prohibited in the three gardens and fields.
Are you looking for a small group tour of the tulips led by a knowledgeable local guide? Bring your camera and enjoy a day centered around the glorious tulip fields without having to plan the whole trip on your own. If you’re coming from areas outside of the Skagit Valley, we recommend these options:
and the Mount Vernon Amtrak Station. Satisfaction guaranteed! WSU Master Gardener Step-On Guides http://mastergardener.wsu.edu/ Sponsored by WSU Skagit County Master Gardeners, the Tulip Festival Step-On Guides operate throughout the month of April. Trained master gardener guides meet your group at the eight-acre MG Discovery Garden in Mount Vernon where they provide a complimentary tour along with beverages and refreshments. After the tour, the group heads to the tulip fields in your own rented coach, shuttle, or van and navigates your visit. This is approximately a three-hour event with most groups breaking for lunch in between gardens by attending the Kiwanis Salmon Barbecue or other places for food stopovers.
Skagit Guided Adventures (360) 474-7479 www.skagitguidedadventures.com Experience the colorful tulip fields and exquisitely arranged gardens on Skagit Guided Adventures’ four-hour small group tours. Learn about the tulip history, industry, and festival from friendly local guide Stephanie, who has over 30 years’ experience. Tours run daily at 9:30 a.m. To reserve, email antoinettecaskey3@ and 2:30 p.m. Free pickup from area hotels gmail.com.
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Come Back to La Conner May
Opening Day Boat Parade
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Annual Tree Lighting Light Boat Parade
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Annual Classic Boat & Car Show Pioneer Picnic
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Museum of Northwest Art Auction Hometown 4th of July Celebration
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Annual Events - The schedule may change in 2022 due to state restrictions. Please go to www.lovelaconner.com for current updates.
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Other festival sponsor tours: Outer Island Excursions (360) 376-3711 www.outerislandx.com Outer Island Excursions Whale & Wildlife Tours depart from Anacortes; they are naturalist guided and family friendly. These three-to-four-hour excursions on their high-speed vessels are the best way to see the scenic San Juan islands while looking for Humpbacks, Minke, Grey, and Orca Whales! Individuals, groups, and parties are welcome. This is a must do while visiting the Northwest!
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details will be made available closer to the is the closest stop to the tulip fields and gardens. Note that you will still be walking tulip bloom. Roadside parking is limited due to shoulder conditions and traffic a distance to reach your destination. safety regulations. By car
Reserve your tickets on-line. For buy one get one 50% off use promo code TULIP22 or call and ask about the Tulip Festival prebook.
Traveling to the Tulip Festival
The tulip fields are located 60 miles north of Seattle along I-5 and 70 miles By train south of Vancouver, BC, Canada. The Amtrak service runs to Mount Vernon. tulips are generally grown in a 15-mile On arrival, be prepared to rent a car, triangle bordered by Highway 20, the call a taxi or work with one of our tour Skagit River, and the Swinomish River providers listed above to get to the tulip Channel. Use State Route 20 to enter the fields as there are no shuttles or tours from tulip area and please carpool, if possible. the train station.
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Most tulip fields, events, attractions and display gardens can be accessed easily by cycle but be prepared for the weather, bike defensively, and watch for changing road conditions.
Tulip Country Bike Tours (360) 424-7461 Parking www.countrycycling.com Tulip Country Bike Tours offers bike Parking is available at designated lots in the Tulip Field area. The three display rentals on a limited basis. Their rentals gardens have free parking adjacent to their include a map, self-guided tour route and facilities. Parking in official RoozenGaarde staff recommendations for lunch and lots will involve a per person fee as well; other stops. In addition, visitors with their own cycles can join the guided tours at a discounted rate.
By bus Monday through Saturday Skagit Transit Route 615 operates along McLean Rd. If you take this bus, make sure to get on and off at Beaver Marsh Road as this
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Each year a committee of community volunteers selects a local artist to create an official poster for the Tulip Festival. While there are other tulip celebrations in the country, the selection of a poster artist is unique to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. The artist is announced in November at the official poster unveiling celebration at Skagit Acres. Sponsored by Heritage Bank, the event is the first opportunity to see the new poster and products for the upcoming Tulip Festival. Local artists submit their applications and the featured artist is free to choose their medium and style so they can bring their vision of the Skagit Tulip Festival to life. Congratulations to this year’s poster artist: Jack Gunter of Camano Island! Jack Gunter is a prominent Pacific Northwest writer, artist, and antique dealer specializing in twentieth century decorative arts. His experience as a science teacher led him to write and illustrate his first book, “The Gunter Papers.” Searching for a more creative teaching environment, Jack ran the vocational education program in a little alternative school in central Massachusetts where he discovered that many of his students wanted to learn to paint. Not a trained painter, he taught himself to paint so he could teach the kids and discovered that he had a talent for painting in the process. Gunter exhibited his large format works in several New England museums and was included in an Andrew Wyeth and Family show at the Sharon, N.H. Art Center in 1979. After a studio fire took all his paintings, Jack relocated to Washington State and settled on Camano Island. He has since painted over one thousand additional paintings, created three movies as a SAG indie filmmaker, and written six books.
For his Tulip Festival painting, Jack was inspired to catch the joy of the celebration using an ancient technique called egg tempera – his signature technique. Said Jack, “I’ve always hoped to get a chance to be one of the Tulip Festival artists. Being selected is one of highlights of my 40-year career as a working fine artist. I’ve lived at the edge of Skagit Valley since 1984. My sweetie and her family are lifelong valley residents and are thrilled that I was chosen.” Learn more about Jack on his website: https://jackgunterart.com/
Meet the artist:
Kevin Hartman of Westar Solutions worked with Gunter to transform his painting into the Tulip Festival poster. Hartman will also be designing official apparel and many other products using the poster art. Purchase your festival poster online and pick it up at the Tulip Festival Office at 311 W Kincaid St., Mount Vernon. Jack will be available to sign your poster during special guest appearances at the office on April 13 and 27 between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
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Tulip Festival Suppliers Festival Merchandiser
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he festival is pleased to have Westar Solutions return as the official Tulip Festival merchandising supplier. Based in Mount Vernon, Westar Solutions is a complete local source for graphics services from design to print, offering everything from business cards to vehicle wraps, signage, and fine art reproductions. Classic Tulip Festival products such as coasters, stickers, mouse pads, and posters will be available. Limited edition, numbered collector’s pins were introduced last year and they are back with a special color for the 2022 festival. New this year,
Westar is pleased to be producing highquality puzzles of the poster art in-house. With nearly 100% of merchandising now happening in Skagit County, the festival is able to offer a wider variety of clothing colors and sizes. The festival is proud to be producing merchandise locally and of the relationships we have with local retailers who carry our products. For Westar President Kevin Hartman, it’s not just a festival or about making a profit. The business is involved in Tulip Festival meetings and has a deep commitment to the community and keeping jobs in Skagit County.
Kevin’s connection to the Tulip Festival began as a child raised in Mount Vernon. He has a background in art, design, and manufacturing. Kevin has worked for Westar for 23 years, straight out of high school. He took over as president in 2006.
Tulip Growers The tulips are spread throughout the Skagit Valley in rotating fields a few miles apart so you will want to take a driving tour to see them all. The festival’s longstanding tulip growers, RoozenGaarde/ Washington Bulb Co., Inc. and Tulip Town, will be joined this year by Garden Rosalyn. All three gardens offer unique artistic tulip displays in their show gardens and have a deep passion for growing tulips. Garden Rosalyn Garden Rosalyn was opened in 2021 and owner Ernesto Mendoza is thrilled to be one of the official tulip growers for the Tulip Festival this year. Located in the heart of Skagit Valley with breathtaking views of the Cascade Mountains, Garden Rosalyn showcases beautiful tulip fields during the Tulip Festival season in April and dahlias between May and early fall.
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Festival visitors will enjoy acres of tulips in intricate designs such as stars and waterfowl. The garden is located at the corner of Kamb and Junquist Roads at 16645 Junquist Rd. Ernesto is working on building a website and online presence but, for now, please visit tulipfestival.org for ticket and bloom information. Said Cindy, “I think they will have a banner year this year.” The family friendly farm is a beautiful destination and features a pond with ducks and geese that will make your visit a fun experience. The venue is available for event rentals in spring and summer. cont. on pg. 13
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year-round in 15-acres of greenhouses. Washington Bulb Company Inc. is one of • Se habla español. the largest employers in the Skagit Valley • Open 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. every day in April. and the primary tulip grower at the Tulip • Tickets are $12 each, children 5 and Festival. under are free. The 2022 show garden will be open • Free parking: the lot is on Jungquist between April 1 and 30 but Mother Road. Nature will determine the exact timing of • Food trucks, picnic tables, and a pond the daffodil and tulip bloom. People can on the property. buy tickets on-line, save time in line and • Well-behaved, leashed dogs are be guaranteed admission to the garden welcome. during their time slot. Visitors can buy • Drones not permitted. their tickets in advance knowing they will be able to change their visitation Washington Bulb Company/RoozenGaarde date if needed. RoozenGaarde will know more and share more information Flowers & Bulbs as we move closer to the spring, so Owned by the Roozen family, please check for updates at tulips.com/ RoozenGaarde (tulips.com) is a division tulip-festival-information. of Washington Bulb Company Inc., The five-plus-acre display garden is the largest flower bulb grower in North re-designed every year with over 150 America. It has more than 1,000 acres different varieties of tulips and one million of tulip and daffodil fields located in the spring flowering bulbs. This display garden Skagit Valley. In addition to the fields of is accented with other flower varieties flowers, they also grow tulips and lilies
including daffodils, hyacinths, crocus, a river of muscari, and other specialty flowers. A 25-plus-acre tulip field and 20-plus-acre daffodil field sit alongside the display garden. • Parking is free for RoozenGaarde: the lot is on Beaver Marsh Road. • Don’t forget the gift shop, bulb booth, and fresh cut flowers. • Pets and drones are not permitted. Tulip Town Tulip Town is home to five-acres of dazzling flower displays, creating incredible photo opportunities. Visitors come back year after year to enjoy both the indoor and outdoor display gardens and the picturesque windmill. Don’t forget to take a trolley ride through the tulips (weather dependent) and grab a drink in the beer and wine garden. The Landing at cont. on pg. 14
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com/pages/visit for tickets and updates. The 2022 show gardens will officially open • Parking is free in the gravel parking Tulip Town serves food, treats, ice cream, lot with special spots for those with to the public on April 1 and remain open and coffee. disabilities: the lot is on Bradshaw through bloom season. Advance tickets are Tulip Town is owned by Spinach Bus Road, adjoining the Tulip Town fields highly suggested, guaranteeing admission Venture Group, a group of five Mount and indoor flower show. in a particular time slot. All COVID-19 Vernon High School classmates from the related regulations will be followed. Ticket • Tulip Town has an art gallery and retail class of 1994. The team’s goal is to keep boutique, local goods, flower stand, changes will not be allowed 48 hours prior the farm a strong agricultural statement nursery, pottery and more. Credit cards to your visit and there are no refunds. that the community can be proud of. accepted. Choose from one of three ticket options: Excellent landscaping techniques are • No pets or drones are permitted. General Admission, Photography Pass, featured throughout the farm including and the Experience Pass. Seasons passes apple trees, gardens, nursery trees, annuals, are also available. Check https://tuliptown.
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o many of our classic Tulip Festival events are back this year. We encourage visitors to check out the events and activities that have been missing the last two years. Be sure to look for the full list of events at tulipfestival.org under Events & Attractions. No matter your interests, there is something wonderful for you and the whole family!
Kiwanis Salmon BBQ Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays April 2-May 1, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Hillcrest Lodge in Hillcrest Park: 1717 S 13th St., Mount Vernon
Tulip Days Basketball Tournament March 25 – 27, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily Various gyms throughout Skagit County (360) 416-1350 tonyt@co.skagit.wa.us The Tulip Days Basketball Tournament is back! The tournament features 100+ boys’ and girls’ teams in the 4th-8th grades from all across the Pacific Northwest. Each team receives a ‘Survival Kit’ and a commemorative basketball. All teams play on Sunday. Kiwanis Salmon BBQ is back for the 67th year! Enjoy wild king salmon barbecued over Alder with baked potato, coleslaw, garlic bread, drink, and ice cream. Two serving sizes: large $23 and small $20. Meals will be available in-person
The cost is $290 per team with a fourgame guarantee. Daily admission for spectators. Visit www.skagitcounty.net/ parks, or call or email Tony Tewalt at Skagit County Parks & Recreation for more information.
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Downtown Mount Vernon • April 15 - 17, 2022 You’re invited to the 37th Annual Tulip Festival Street Fair in Downtown Mount Vernon! Tulip Festival Street Fair annually welcomes 140+ artisan vendors, entertainers, food trucks, and children’s activities in our historic downtown. You’ll find myriad handmade items: fine art, jewelry, handcrafted furniture, fiber arts, treasures and more! Food Trucks with delicious fare are located throughout the Fair. Looking for a family-friendly afternoon or for an outing with friends? There’s something for everyone at the Tulip Festival Street Fair! Tulip Festival Street Fair is a sanctioned official event of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival.
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Spring Window Contest APRIL 1 - 30, 2021 DOWNTOWN MOUNT VERNON
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VOTE for your favorite display created by these downtown businesses Astraea Bridal Brecky's Soapery District Brewing Edward Jones elSage Designs Forté Chocolates Genesis Salon + Spa Good Vibes Body Art
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Lincoln Theatre PAVÉ Jewelry & Design Perry & Carlson PURE Skin + Wellness Rouw Insurance Skagit Running TriDee Arts WildFibers
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with both indoor and outdoor seating and through contact-less pick-up for those who want to take their meals. For the second year, Kiwanis is doing all they can to lessen the carbon footprint by using compostable products. Said 2022 BBQ Chair, Diane Fox, “It’s not about the fish, it’s about the kids. Every dime of our proceeds goes to help kids, locally and internationally. We support the Boys & Girls Club, scholarships, Mount Vernon Parks Department, Friendship house, and Community Action, just to name a few. Whether we’re buying car seats for families or helping kids through Secret Harbor, we’re there. The annual Tulip Festival Kiwanis Salmon Barbeque raises nearly $80,000 toward these efforts.”
and to support Kiwanis, visit www. kiwanisbbq.com.
Tulip Parade April 9, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. First Street, La Conner (Downtown) (360) 428-5959 The traditional live Tulip Parade is back this year! Join us rain or shine for the 35th Annual Kiwanis Club of La Conner Not So Impromptu Tulip Parade. Fun for the whole family! Parade winners will be announced on the Tulip Festival Facebook page.
Join in the fun as a spectator or participant. No entry is too small; wacky impromptu entries welcome. Line up for the parade in the Port of Skagit complex at 1:30 p.m. Entry forms are available on-line at www.tulipfestival.org. Day of For more information on 2022 fundraising parade entries welcome!
• FREE Expanded Continental Breakfast • FREE Local Calls & Voice Mail • FREE Hi-Speed Internet • Kitchenettes • Air-conditioning • Corporate & Senior Rates • In-room Coffee/Tea • Cable TV w/ HBO • Restaurants & Shopping Nearby • Truck Parking
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360 428-5969 1800-599-5969 www.tulipinn.net
Take 1-5 Exit 227 (College Way), go West and then North on Freeway Dr. (across from Walmart)
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he Tulip Festival typically brings an average of 350,000 tourists to the Skagit Valley over the month of April, providing a huge bump to Skagit County’s tourism industry and economy. Approximately 75 percent of festival visitors come on day or overnight trips from out of the area in groups of about three, which translates to a boost in revenue for local restaurants, lodging, and shops. Visitors participate in the festival’s events, often planning their trip to the gardens around specific events they like to participate in; many of which support local organizations and charities. Said festival President Cindy Verge, “we are looking forward to welcoming more of our international neighbors alongside our cont. on pg. 19
Tulips wilt eventually. Keepsakes last a lifetime. We have marble coasters with local maps and charts, concrete garden art, buddhas, gnomes, crows, frogs and so much more, as well as lots of quality home furnishings.
Mon - Sat 9:30-5:30 (360) 424-8455 www.nwff.com 919 Riverside Drive, Mount Vernon 209246-1
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local and out-of-state visitors at this year’s festival.” The Tulip Festival board, staff, and volunteers are proud of the small businesses and agricultural heritage in Skagit Valley. Several years ago, the festival developed an Official Product Program to promote local businesses and locally made products. These businesses highlight some of the best the Skagit Valley has to offer and the list continues to grow. Participants pay a licensing fee for use of the festival’s artwork so customers will easily recognize the official products.
This year, the festival has added some new official product lines: an official soap by Barn Cat Creations and new official cannabis from Skagit Organics/Natural Care. cont. on pg. 22
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New product vendor:
Returning official products are:
Photo provided by Fidalgo Coffee Roasters
Official cider from Ragged & Right Cider Project
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Official beer from Anacortes Brewery/Rockfish Grill
Official coffee from Fidalgo Bay Coffee Roasters cont. on pg. 23
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Photo provided by Pasek Cellars
Official wine from Pasek Cellars
Official candle and bath products from Reclamation Candle Company and Coffee Bar cont. on pg. 24 Photo provided by Reclamation Candle Company
WE GROW AMAZING. EXPERIENCE IT WITH US! 15002 Bradshaw Road Mount Vernon, WA 98273 GORGEOUS PHOTO OPS • FOOD & DRINKS RETAIL MARKETPLACE • BEER & WINE GARDEN INDOOR GARDEN DISPLAY • TROLLEY RIDES
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www.skagitacres.com (360) 424-6760 18923 Peter Johnson Road Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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Farm-to-Fork Restaurant & Catering!
TULIPTOWN.COM • 360.424.8152 Follow us on Facebook & Instagram!
www.skagitlanding.com (360) 419-5333 15426 Airport Dr. Ste B Burlington, WA 98233
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Official chocolate from Forté Chocolates
Official framer, William Bounds Custom Framing
Photo provided by Warren Jewelers
Official jewelry from Warren Jewelers
We hope you will support our local businesses and participate in festival events throughout the month of April; we are looking forward to having more tulip fans back this year with a wider variety of activities returning.
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Welcome to Fresh & Friendly!
It’s Tulip Time!
Welcome to beautiful Skagit Valley—home to some of the best farmland on Earth. Yes, on Earth! From the best farmland in the world comes some of the best flowers and food in the world. So, it’s no surprise that the Co-op is a Tulip Festival must-stop for fresher-than-fresh everything! Located just off I-5 in Downtown Mount Vernon.
Scan to see why people love love love the Co-op!
Love at First Bite: Visit isit Our Deli & Bakery Hungry? Y You’re in the right place! Fresh salads, famous sandwiches, organic juices, out-of this-world desserts, and coffee too. Scoops of fun and local flavor for every meal, all made from scratch by us, for you.
Open Daily to Everyone | Exit 226 | skagitfoodcoop.com | 360.336.9777 goskagit.com
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Schedule of Events MARCH 25-27
APRIL 1-30 DAILY EVENTS
APRIL — EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Tulip Days Basketball Tournament www.skagitcounty.net/parks Boys & Girls teams 4th-8th grades. Games played 9am-7pm daily invarious gyms throughout Skagit County.
2022 Photo Contest presented by North Coast Credit Union www.Facebook.com/ SkagitValleyTulipFestival Annual contest.
$290/team with a four-game guarantee. (360) 416-1350.
Kiwanis Barbecue www.kiwanisbbq.com Annual fundraiser supporting children locally and internationally.
English Tea at Willowbrook Manor Map location 8 www.teaandtour.com Every Friday and Saturday in April, 11am - 7pm. Online reservations required. Limited seating. $40/person.
MARCH 31 2022 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Judd & Black/Peoples Bank Gala Celebration, 6:30pm, FREE online at Facebook.com/SkagitValleyTulip or YouTube:SVTulipfestival. Pre-purchase a special three-course dinner by Calico Cupboard and join in the experience. Live music, festival updates, and a silent auction.
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APRIL 1-30 DAILY EVENTS Skagit Farm to Pint ROADSHOW www.skagitfarmtopint.com/fest A month-long beer, cider, and bounty celebration featuring craft beers, a homebrewers competition, games and prizes.
Skagit Chili & Chowder Cook-off Farmstrong Brewing Co. 1pm—4pm Map location 24 (360) 428-8547 www.mountvernonchamber.com 4th Annual Skagit Chili & Chowder Cook-off. $15 gets you 6 samples and a vote (a large portion of your favorite). APRIL 8, 9 & 16 Cantabile Chamber Choir Concerts performances at 3pm and 7pm Various venues: TBA (425) 289-6803 www.cantabilechamberchoir.org/ Skagit Valley’s only auditioned choir, sharing beautiful music since 2006. Tickets: $18 - 22. APRIL 9 Tulip Parade First Street, La Conner 2pm Map location 11 (360) 428-5959 www.tulipfestival.org Day of Parade entries welcome! The 35th Annual Kiwanis Club of La Conner Not So Impromptu Tulip Parade. No entry too small or wacky!
An enticing selection of common and uncommon plants Vintage Home & Garden Gifts ChristiansonsNursery.com • Open Daily
15806 Best Road • Mount Vernon • 360-466-3821 gifts and antiques 2042767 199213-1
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Poster Artist Jack Gunter Appearances Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Office & Store 3pm—6pm Map location (360) 428-5959 www.tulipfestival.org Meet Jack and get your 2022 poster signed during his guest appearances.
Tulip Pedal - 40th Annual Safe Kids Northwest La Conner Middle School Map location 11 (360) 708-2454 www.thetulippedal.com www.active.com for registration. Registration 7am-noon. Course open until 4pm. 20, 40 and 60-mile routes. $40. Day of: $45. Kids 14 & under FREE.
Woodfest Sedro-Woolley High School Sat. 9am—4pm, Sun. 10am—3pm Map location 27 (360) 855-1841 www.sedro-woolley.com/events Hosted by Sedro-Woolley’s Career and Technology Education, students showcase their industrial skills. Vendors with handcrafted wood products, demonstrations and competitions
APRIL 15-17 Downtown Mount Vernon Street Fair Fri. & Sat. 10am—6pm, Sun 10am—5pm Map location 9 (360) 336-3801 www.tulipfestivalstreetfair.com www.facebook.com/tulipfestivalstreetfair Juried arts & crafts vendors from throughout the USA. Masks ARE required. Check website for updates.
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Art Shows & Galleries APRIL 1-30
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Art at the Schoolhouse Christianson’s Nursery 10am—5pm Map location 18 (360) 466-3821 www.stanwoodcamanoart.com The Stanwood Camano Arts Guild returns to the historic schoolhouse at Christianson’s Nursery.
Rexville Grange Art Show 10am —6pm Map location 26 (425) 327-0661 (360) 466-0477 during show Rexvile Grange is transformed into an extraordinary gallery of art and fine crafts.
Art in a Pickle Barn Schuh Farms “Bakery Barn” Mon.-Fri. 10am—5pm Sat.-Sun. 9am—6pm Map location 20 Fine art and gift show. Local artists present an eclectic mix of works. Free parking. Tour groups welcome.
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Farms & Nurseries APRIL 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 Beaks, Noses, and Bills 4-H Club Petting Farm 10am—4pm For locations visit www.tulipfestival.org (360) 202-5023 Visit our rabbits, chicks, goats, ponies, ducks, and baby pigs. $5/ea donation appreciated. APRIL 1-30 Christianson’s Nursery Daily 9am—6pm Map location 18 “An enticing selection of common and uncommon plants.” Largest selection of roses, perennials and trees in NW Washington. Garden Rosalyn Map location (360) 202-7982 Acres of tulips in intricate designs. $12, children 5 & under free. Free parking. Leashed dogs permitted. Roozengaarde Map location (360) 424-8531 www.Tulips.com World-renown flower garden, redesigned and replanted annually by hand with over one million spring flowering bulbs.
Skagit Acres Daily 9am—6pm Map location 15 (360) 424-6760 www.skagitacres.com A premiere garden center with greenhouses, café and gift shop curated with items from local vendors. South Fork Farms Daily 11am—4pm Map location 7 (360) 840-3666 www.alpacasofsouthforkfarms.com Feed the alpacas and shop the “Bunkhouse Boutique”, with all things alpaca. Open all year. Tulip Town Daily 8am—7pm Map location (360) 424-8152 www.tuliptown.com Food and drink available, retail marketplace, beer & wine garde, trolley rides, indoor garden display.
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Handcrafted Balsamic Vinegar Flavored Olive Oils • BBQ Sauces • Spices Jams • Jellies • Salsas • Honey • Sauces
• Dungeness Crab • Oysters for Every Taste • Fresh Fish • Clams • Mussels • Shrimp • Scallops • Smoked Fish
360.707.2722 | 18042 Hwy 20 | Burlington | www.SkagitFish.com
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WSU Discovery Garden Daily Dawn-Dusk Map location 23 Showcasing plants that do well in the Pacific Northwest. Docents available on weekends.
Highest Quality • Local Shrimp Locally owned & operated by local fishermen & women.
Tulip Town submitted by the La Conner Chamber
EBT Accepted
Photo by Cedarbrook Studio
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Local Foods & Produce Snow Goose Produce Daily 8:30am—6:30pm Map location 22 (360) 445-6908 www.snowgooseproducemarket.com
Schuh Farms Daily 9am—6pm Map location 20 (360) 424-6982 Skagit’s Own Fish Market Mon.-Sat. 10:30am—5:30pm; lunch until 4:30pm. Sun. 11am-4pm; lunch until 3pm Map location 21 (360)707-2722 www.skagitfish.com
Taylor Shellfish Farms Daily 9am—5pm Map location 262 (360) 766-6002 www.taylorshellfish.com The Rex Tues.-Sat. 7am-7pm, Sun. 7am-6pm Map location 19 (360) 466-5522
Skagit Valley Food Co-op Daily 7am—8pm Order online for curbside pickup at orders@skagitfoodcoop.com Map location 9 (360) 336-9777 www.skagitfoodcoop.com
April 23 & 24,2022 8243 Sims Rd Sedro-Woolley
Anacortes Brewery/Rockfish Grill Opens 11am daily Map location 5 (360) 588-1720 www.anacortesrockfish.com Chuckanut Brewery Open daily Map location 14 (360) 752-3377 www.chuckanutbrewery.com Eagle Haven Winery Fri. 11am-7pm; Sat. & Sun. 11am-6pm Map location 8 (360) 856-6248 www.EagleHavenWinery.com Farmstrong Brewing Co. Mon. 3pm-Close; Tues.- Sun. Noon-Close Map location 24 (360) 873-8852 www.farmstrongbrewing.com
April 23, 2022 9 am -4 pm April 24, 2022 10 am - 3pm
April 22 & 23,2022 11:00 to 5:00
Sedro-Woolley High School 1235 3rd Street sedro-woolley.com/events
27420 Minkler Rd Sedro-Woolley
call for reservations (360) 218-4585
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La Conner Brewing Company Open daily at Noon Map location 11 (360) 466-1415 www.laconnerbrewery.com Pasek Cellars Winery Daily in April 11:30am-5:30pm Map location 12 (360) 404-5640 www.pasekcellars.com Skagit Cellars Winery Map location 11 (360) 708-0345 Skagit Crest Vineyard & Winery Open April Fri., Sat. & Sun. Noon-6pm; May-Oct Sat. & Sun. Noon-6pm; Nov-Mar Noon-5pm Map location 11 (360) 333-9819 www.skagitcrest.com goskagit.com
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