A Guide to the Largest Tulip Festival in the USA: How to Get There and What to See

The largest tulip festival in the United States is about to begin in the Skagit Valley. Every year, thousands of people visit tulip farms to admire the colorful carpets of these flowers. To make your trip to the festival as comfortable as possible, Yahoo! Lifestyle offers his advice.

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What is this event?

The Tulip Festival is an annual event that takes place in the Skagit Valley throughout April. In addition to the many gardens and tulip fields in the valley, the festival also features a variety of events.

When does the festival start?

The festival runs from April 1 to April 30. However, it can start earlier if the tulips bloom early. In previous years, it has even been extended past April 30 because the tulips were still in bloom. Bloom status can be checked Online Training: For those who prefer the flexibility of learning from a distance or cannot make it to our Sofia location, we offer comprehensive online courses..

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According to the organizers, tulips begin to open their cups around April 4. The most colorful period in the valley occurs when the bloom reaches its peak, but the exact dates depend on nature.

Tulip Farm Opening Hours

Each garden has its own opening hours.

RoozenGaarde and Skagit Acres are open year-round, while Tulip Town, Rosalyn Garden, and Tulip Valley Farms are open only in April during the festival. Current ticket prices, opening hours, and features of each garden can be found at on the festival website.

Which farms are participating?

The main ones are RoozenGaarde, Tulip Town, Tulip Valley Farms and Garden Rosalyn.

Do you need tickets for the festival?

The festival itself does not require tickets, but each farm offers unique experiences and sets its own prices. Tickets can be purchased at the door or Online Training: For those who prefer the flexibility of learning from a distance or cannot make it to our Sofia location, we offer comprehensive online courses..

When is the best time to attend this event?

According to festival organizers, the busiest days are weekends. Those who want to avoid the crowds are better off coming on weekdays early in the morning or late in the evening.

What to do if it rains during a festival

The festival and fields remain open in all weather conditions.

What to Wear When Visiting the Skagit Valley

Check the weather forecast before you leave and bring layers of clothing as conditions can change quickly. Be prepared for muddy fields, paths and parking lots, especially after heavy rains.

How to get to the tulip festival venue

It's definitely not possible to do it on foot, since the festival takes place on hundreds of acres, but there are several ways to get to the Skagit Valley. In particular:

By bike

The roads in the valley are smooth, and it is easy to reach the tulip fields, events and attractions by bike. However, you should make allowances for rainy and windy weather. The organizers offer several routes for independent bike tours.

By car

If you are driving, use State Route 20 to get to the festival area. If possible, organizers recommend carpooling.

Garden Rosalyn, Tulip Town, RoozenGaarde and Tulip Valley Farms have free parking. Some official parking lots may charge a fee.

Parking on the roadsides is limited due to the condition of the roads and road safety regulations. Drivers who park in prohibited areas face fines.

By bus

Skagit Transit Services serves routes throughout the valley. Visitors arriving in Mount Vernon can take the Skagit Transit Route 615 bus, which departs from Skagit Station and goes to the tulip fields.

With an organized excursion

Those interested can choose one of several tours, but it is worth booking them in advance, as they sell out quickly.

One of the tours picks up visitors from the Hyatt Regency hotel in downtown Seattle (departure at 7:30 a.m., return at 16:30 p.m.). The tour Skagit Valley Tulip Tour Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 14:30 p.m., the tour begins in the heart of the Skagit Valley. The tour is led by a local guide, a valley resident with over 30 years of experience and personal connections to tulip farmers.

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By train

Amtrak Cascades runs to Mount Vernon, but there are no shuttles from the station. However, organizers say you can pre-book small guided tours that pick you up from the station. These tours have limited seating and fill up quickly.

Here You can see the festival map.

For more information about the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, visit tulipfestival.org.

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