April 1-30, 2013
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Monday, April 02, 2012 (37 events)

Taylor Shellfish Farms (9:00 am - 6:00pm)

From Calendar: Local Foods/Produce

Location: 2182 Chuckanut Dr; Bow, WA 98232

Details:

On scenic Samish Bay. Variety of fresh and frozen shellfish available. Retail store open 7 days a week. We ship! Picnic and BBQ area. Closed Easter, April 8th. For more info call (360) 766-6002 or visit http://www.taylorshellfish.com

La Conner Sculpture Tour (12:00 am - 12:00pm)

From Calendar: Points of Interest

Location: La Conner, WA 98257

Details:

Enjoy the sculptures on display throughout La Conner. Maps available at Chamber of Commerce and partcipating merchants. For more info call (360) 466-3125.

RoozenGaarde (9:00 am - 7:00pm)

From Calendar: Farms and Nurseries

Location: 15867 Beaver Marsh Rd; Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Details:

See full listing under Tulip Growers. Open daily: 9am - 7pm during April. For more info call (360) 424-8531 or visit www.tulips.com.

Seattle Premium Outlets (10:00 am - 9:00pm)

From Calendar: Points of Interest

Location: 10600 Quil Ceda Blvd; Tulalip, WA 98271

Details:

Open Mon-Sat 10 am to 9 pm; Sun 10 am to 7 pm. Over 110 stores featuring Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Coach, Gap Outlet, Juicy Couture, Kate Spade, Polo Ralph Lauren and more at savings of 25% to 65% every day. For more info call (360) 654-3000 or visit www.premiumoutlets.com/seattle.

Tulalip Resort Casino (12:00 am - 12:00pm)

From Calendar: Points of Interest

Location: 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd; Tulalip, WA 98271

Details:

Fun is the name of the Game at Tulalip.Get the best odds, variety and selection of games and the most cash-back of any casino. Extra promotions with more ways to win! For more info call (888) 272-111 or (360) 716-6000 or visit www.tulalipresort.com.

Skagit Valley Food Co-op (9:00 am - 9:00pm)

From Calendar: Local Foods/Produce

Location: 202 S First St; Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Details:

Stock up for your adventure, featuring local organic produce, an award-winning Deli with hot entrees, espresso, salads, ice cream, juice, smoothies and plenty of picnic-ready ingredients. A sweet mercantile with lots of local crafts and gifts. For more info call (360) 336-9777 or visit http://www.skagitfoodcoop.com

Skagit Valley Casino Resort (12:00 am - 12:00pm)

From Calendar: Points of Interest

Location: 5984 N Darrk Lane; Bow, WA 98232

Details:

Come to The Skagit! We’ve got More Winners, More Rewards and More Fun ... All The Time! Enjoy all your favorites slots and table games, two deluxe hotels, three restaurants, headline concerts, live entertainment and a generous Rewards Club Program! Five minutes north of Burlington, I-5 Exit 236. For more info call (877) 275-2448 or visit www.theskagit.com.

Lincoln Theatre (12:00 pm - 5:00pm)

From Calendar: Points of Interest

Location: 712 S First St; Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Details:

Gem of an historic theatre in downtown Mount Vernon presenting a wide range of concerts, HD broadcasts of the Met and National Theatre (London), films, and special events throughout the year. Something for everyone! Open House during street fair. For more info call (360) 336-8955 or visit
www.ilovethelincoln.com.

WSU Discovery Garden (12:00 am - 12:00pm)

From Calendar: Farms and Nurseries

Location: 16650 State Route 536; Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Details:

Enjoy a stroll through the grounds of this wonderful garden showcasing plants that do well in the Pacific Northwest.  Docents, who can answer your gardening questions, are available weekends during the festival. Open Dawn - Dusk

Swinomish Casino and Lodge (12:00 am - 12:00pm)

From Calendar: Points of Interest

Location: 12885 Casino Drive; Anacortes, WA 98221

Details:

Located on the water’s edge near Anacortes. over 700 of the loosest slots, best odds table games including Blackjack, Pai Gow, Craps, Roulette, Spanish 21, Poker Room, Keno, Bingo, and a rewarding Player’s Club. Dine in one of our wonderful restaurants featuring fresh and local product. For more info call (360) 293-2691 or (888) 288-8883 or visit www.swinomishcasinoandlodge.com.

North Sound Brewing Co. (12:00 pm - 5:30pm)

From Calendar: Wineries & Breweries

Location: 17406 SR 536, Unit A; Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Details:

Visit our conveniently located tasting room on SR536 to sample some of our fine crafted Northwest ales. We have selections for wine lovers, too. Free Wi-Fi and we’re open seven days a week Check us out on the web at http://www.northsoundbrewing.com.

Christianson’s Nursery (9:00 am - 6:00pm)

From Calendar: Farms and Nurseries

Location: 15806 Best Rd; Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Details:

“An enticing selection of common and uncommon plants. ” The largest selection of roses, perennials & trees in NW Washington. Browse our greenhouses, 1888 Schoolhouse, antiques & gift shop and greet resident animals. Christianson’s is a NW Flower & Garden Show People’s Choice Award Winner.  Daily 9am - 6pm during April. For more info call (360) 466-3821 or visit www.christiansonsnursery.com.

Skagit Valley Gardens (9:00 am - 6:00pm)

From Calendar: Farms and Nurseries

Location: 18923 Peter Johnson Rd; Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Details:

Retail Garden Center with beautiful displays, greenhouses filled with annuals, hanging baskets and garden accessories. Gift Boutique “The Root Cellar” is filled with unique gifts, jewelry, home decor, Vera Bradley and so much more. The Garden Cafe is open daily serving deli and speciality sandwiches, salads and delicious desserts. For more info call (360) 424-6760 or visit www.skagitvalleygardens.com.

Snow Goose Produce (8:30 am - 6:30pm)

From Calendar: Local Foods/Produce

Location: 15170 Fir Island Rd; Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Details:

A true farmer’s market in the heart of Skagit cropland. The GOOSE is committed to fresh, local and organic. Fresh fish and other seafood in live tank, flowers (including cut and potted tulips), immodest ice cream cones, local wines. For more info call (360) 445-6908 or visit http://www.snowgooseproducemarket.com

SeattleHeliTours.com (8:00 am - 12:00pm)

From Calendar: Travel and Tours

Location: 13724 La Conner Whitney Rd; Mount Vernon, WA 98273 & 810 S First St; La Conner, WA 98257

Details:

Scenic helicopter tours depart from the Farmhouse Restaurant in Mount Vernon on Saturday and Sunday; Moore Clark Deck in La Conner on Fridays. Tours are approximately 15 minutes and can be customized to fit your needs. Enjoy picturesque views of the tulips, Deception Pass and the amazing Skagit Valley!  Phone (206) 767-0515 or visit www.SeattleHeliTours.com.

Tulip Valley Winery (10:00 am - 6:00pm)

From Calendar: Wineries & Breweries

Location: 16163 State Route 536; Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Details:

Free tastings!  Stop by the Big Red Barn for award winning Wine and Hard Cider.  Take a break and enjoy a glass on the deck or stroll through the art exhibit in the barn featuring 30 artists.  Live music on weekends with food vendors.  Daily 10am - 6pm. For more info call (360) 428-6894 or visit http://www.tulipvalley.net

Exclusive Helicopter Field Tours (10:00 am - 12:00am)

From Calendar: Travel and Tours

Location: 1/4 mile E of Leferber Turf; Hwy 536

Details:

Experience the beauty of the tulip fields from the air. No reservations needed. Call for dates and fares Hours:  10:00am - Dusk (360) 377-4115.

Orcas Island Eclipse Charters & Wildlife Tours (12:00 am - 12:00am)

From Calendar: Travel and Tours

Location: Anacortes and Orcas Island

Details:

Naturalist guided, family friendly, fast and comfortable, 56 ft. vessel Orcas Express visits 172 islands abounding with whales and wildlife. Ask about lighthouse tours. Reservations a must!  (360) 376-6566 or (800) 376-6566 or visit www.orcasislandwhales.com.

Tulip Country Bike Rental (8:00 am - 6:00pm)

From Calendar: Travel and Tours

Location: 13391 Avon Allen Rd; Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Details:

Explore on your own! Bike Rentals include equipment, self guided maps, festival tips/information. $40 adults, $10 per child trailer or tag-a-long bike per day. Phone: (360) 424-7461 or visit www.countrycycling.com.

La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum (10:00 am - 5:00pm)

From Calendar: Museums

Location: 703 S 2nd St; La Conner, WA 98257

Details:

Enjoy “La Conner in Bloom,” a month-long special exhibit during the festival.  Exhibits of local, national and international quilts and textiles ranging from historic to contemporary.  Located in the historic 1891 Victorian Gaches Mansion.  $7 admission, 7 days a week during April. Hours: 10am - 5pm. For more info and hours the rest of the year, call (360) 466-4288 or visit http://www.laconnerquilts.com

Tulip Town (9:00 am - 5:00pm)

From Calendar: Farms and Nurseries

Location: 15002 Bradshaw Rd; Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Details:

See complete listing under Tulip Growers. For more info call (360) 424-8152 or visit www.tuliptown.com.

Downtown Burlington Art Walk (9:00 am - 5:00pm)

From Calendar: Points of Interest

Location: Fairhaven Ave; Burlington, WA 98233

Details:

Enjoy a Touch of Art in Downtown Burlington on Fairhaven Avenue during the Festival or anytime during the year. Art Walk Tour brochures are at the Visitor Information Center; 520 Fairhaven Ave. Call (360) 755-9717 or (360) 757-0994 for more info.

Art Gallery at Tulip Town (9:00 am - 5:00pm)

From Calendar: Art Shows and Galleries

Location: Tulip Town; 15002 Bradshaw Rd; Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Details:

For more info see complete listing under tulip growers, call (360) 424-8152 or visit www.tuliptown.com.

Sauk Mountain Pottery (10:00 am - 5:00pm)

From Calendar: Art Shows and Galleries

Location: 18772 Best Rd; Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Details:

Wood-fired stoneware and porcelain with celebrated tulip designs again in the small barn behind the blue and white Colonial-style house on Best Rd. Park out front and follow the footpath to the pottery. Find us on Facebook. For more info call (360) 610-6354.

Golden Glen Creamery (10:00 am - 4:00pm)

From Calendar: Local Foods/Produce

Location: 15098 Field Rd; Bow, WA 98232

Details:

The very best of everything comes from the Skagit Valley—including our dairy products! From farmstead, artisan cheeses to fresh butter and creamtop milk in bottles. Take a taste home with you. TOURS: Tue & Thus 2pm; Sat 10am. For more info call (360) 766-MILK or visit http://www.goldenglencreamery.com.

Skagit’s Own Fish Market (11:00 am - 4:00pm)

From Calendar: Local Foods/Produce

Location: 18042 Hwy 20; Burlington, WA 98233

Details:

We strive to bring the freshest seafood to your table throughout the year. Owned and operated by local fishermen in our beautiful Skagit Valley. If seafood is on the menu tonight, visit our retail location for a full range of seafood delights. Hours: Mon - Sat 10:30am -6pm; Sun 11am - 4pm. For more info call (360) 707-2722 or visit http://www.skagitfish.com.

Viva Farms - Farm Incubator (11:00 am - 3:00pm)

From Calendar: Local Foods/Produce

Location: 15366 Ovenell Rd; Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Details:

Experience a real working organic farm and see what a farm incubator is all about! Plant seeds, transplant seedlings and tend crops with us. Take home cut flowers and fresh local produce. Visit www.vivafarms.org for Tulip Festival activity updates! Call (360) 707-3223 for more information.

ART BASH (11:00 am - 7:00pm)

From Calendar: Art Shows and Galleries

Location: At the Farmhouse Restaurant; 13724 La Conner Whitney Rd; Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Details:

Art Bash is an annual presentation by Art League North, an eclectic group of outstanding local artists working in various media. For more info call (360) 466-0382 or visit www.artleaguenorthwa.com/a>.

Schuh Farms (9:00 am - 5:00pm)

From Calendar: Local Foods/Produce

Location: 15565 State Route 536; Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Details:

Located in the heart of tulips, 100-year-old barn on a berry/ pumpkin farm, seasonal treasures at “garage sale” prices.  Kids’ playground; fresh field tulips for sale, some from our own ¼ acre of unusual varieties. Latte stand, hard ice cream and great milkshakes! Daily 9 am - 5 pm. For more info call (360) 424-6982.

Tulip Town Children’s Art Table Weekdays during April (10:00 am - 3:30pm)

From Calendar: Special Event

Location: Tulip Town; 15002 Bradshaw Rd; Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Details:

Special chidren’s activities Monday thru Friday.

Children’s Museum of Skagit County (10:00 am - 5:00pm)

From Calendar: Museums

Location: 550 Cascade Mall Dr; Burlington, WA 98233

Details:

$5.25 per person. Kids under one are FREE. Visit the Children’s Museum of Skagit County for kids 10 and under. Kids will learn, have fun and enjoy. For more info call (360) 757-8888.

Pasek Cellars Winery (11:00 am - 5:00pm)

From Calendar: Wineries & Breweries

Location: 18729 Fir Island Rd; Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Details:

Wine maker Gene Pasek crafts unique and delicious wines from Washington grapes, plus tropical and NW fruits. Stop by our tasting room at Exit 221 at the Conway Skagit Barn and sample the Official Tulip Festival wines. Daily 11am - 5pm. For more info call (888) 350-9463 or visit www.pasekcellars.com.

Skagit River Brewing Company (11:00 am - 11:00pm)

From Calendar: Wineries & Breweries

Location: 404 S 3rd; Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Details:

This is the place to come to partake in the finest Ales & Lagers in the Northwest.  Our Pub offers a variety of BBQ items and wood-fired pizzas.  Come and have some fun!  Daily from 11am. For more info call (360) 336-2884 or visit www.skagitbrew.com.

La Conner Brewing Company (11:30 am - 10:00pm)

From Calendar: Wineries & Breweries

Location: 117 S 1st St; La Conner, WA 98257

Details:

Unique Northwest-style brewpub featuring wood-fired pizzas & other fresh local pub food served with our award-winning beers! Enjoy by the cozy fireplace or outside on the patio.  Open daily 11:30 am. For more info call (360) 466-1415 or visit http://www.laconnerbrewery.com

Museum of Northwest Art (12:00 pm - 5:00pm)

From Calendar: Museums

Location: 121 South First Street; La Conner, WA 98257

Details:

Stop by La Conner and see a gallery full of Tulipieres! Tulipieres or tulip vases, present a unique challenge and creative opportunity for ceramists. Carol Gouthro, guest-curator and ceramist invited 34 Northwest artists to create a Tulipiere in their own style. Hours:  Sun & Mon Noon - 5pm;  Tue - Sat 10am -5pm. For more info call (360) 466-4446 or visit www.museumofnwart.org.

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