Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is a Sight to Behold
Every April, the Skagit Valley explodes with brilliant colors of reds, purples, yellows and pinks during the annual Tulip Festival.
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is a Pacific Northwest tradition that thousands travel to experience. Traditionally held from April 1 to 30 each year, it celebrates the start of spring as millions of tulips burst into bloom. Rows upon rows of different varietals and shades of the rainbow extend as far as the eye can see.
What to Know
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival returns in 2025! Check the festival website for the most up-to-date information.
What to Expect
No single farm is designated as an official destination, so you can pick one or tour a few during your visit. In 2025, you can check out five venues: Skagit Acres, RoozenGaarde, Tulip Town, Garden Rosalyn and Tulip Valley Farms. All five offer ticket sales online (you can most likely also buy tickets at the gate).
One of the more popular farms Tulip Town, gets very busy, so arrive early to make the most of the trip (finding a parking spot can take some time). Once through the entrance, there is a fairground vibe with several booths of crafts and sweets to purchase. Families with small children wait in line to get their faces painted or look at kites in the kite shop. Wading through the chaos can be a little difficult, but once you make it outside to the massive fields, you'll be overwhelmed by the beautiful display of colorful tulips.
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There are many other fields to explore along the valley. Another favorite is the 50-acre large RoozenGaarde, the largest of the Skagit Vallery tulip gardens, which features tens of millions of tulips in varying colors. You can explore a map of the area where all the fields are listed by flower variety. There are there are typically plenty of activities, too, such a trolly rides and kite shows. Don't forget to stop for a snack at one of the food booths or purchase some gifts and grab a print of this year's poster. Every year, the poster is designed by a new artist and reproduced on postcards, magnets, hand towels, and more.
Getting There & How to Prepare
The Skagit Valley is about 1.5 hours north of Seattle Southside by car. Come prepared with rain boots and coats, as the fields can get muddy and the weather is unpredictable in April. It's also wise to bring cash, as some venues or vendors may not accept credit cards.
Many people love to use the Tulip Festival as a photo opportunity, so keep that in mind when getting dressed (or dressing kids).
Great for Families
The festival is super family-friendly, with easy paths for little ones to run down and photo ops galore. In addition to the floral splendor, you'll see giant Dutch windmills and fun wooden shoes that make for fun photo backdrops. In 2025, Tulip Town has a festive trolley ride and face painting. Many farms offer bites and sweets (and some have beer and wine for grown-ups). Garden Rosalyn, one of the smaller farms, has a sweet pond with ducks and geese that tots will love. Tulip Valley Farms offers U-pick fields if you've got a kid who can't resist picking beautiful blooms. There are also lots of fun family-friendly things to do nearby.
