Past Articles
Big fields of tulips gone—RoozenGaarde open with tulips to see
Gardens and tulips here to greet you in the Valley! RoozenGaarde is open year-round M-Sat 9 to 6; Sun 11-4 [more]
Forte Artisan Chocolates offers sweets in Official Tulip Festival packages
Karen Neugebauer, Owner and Chocolatier of Forte, has developed scrumptious sea salt caramels, melt in your mouth truffles, and a decadent chocolate bar all designed as part of being the Official Chocolate of the festival [more]
Azusa Farm and Gardens sponsors Tulip Trivia; weekly giveaway
Check out our Facebook page for a hint for the answer; you will have until May 7 to answer this question [more]
Check out year-round options in Skagit Valley
Plan a return visit to come and see us. [more]
Tulip Town and RoozenGaarde Showing Early Blooming Tulips
Hundreds of acres of daffodils in bloom; tulips fields predicted to bloom soon [more]
Visit Fidalgo Island Quilt Show
April 7 last day of show; includes fashion show in afternoon [more]
Let the Festival Begin!
Welcome! The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival has officially begun! We have beautiful fields of daffodils that are in bloom today and will stay in bloom now for quite some time. [more]
An-O-chords Wow crowd at gala opening of 2012 festival
Tulip fans kicked off the festival at the gala opening on March 29 [more]
Key Bank Tulip Ambassadors tour Olympia
The two 5th grade ambassadors and their families visited our state capitol this week, meeting legislators from the Skagit Valley and other officials [more]
Celebrate Spring with us at gala dinner on March 29
Tulip VIPs including the Board of Directors, our tulip growers, the 2012 Tulip Artist Kate Larsson, and our 2012 Key Bank Tulip Ambassadors will be on hand to welcome spring on March 29 [more]
2012 Key Bank Tulip Ambassadors first duo from Anacortes
Two winning ambassadors were chosen on Feb. 9 from 93 applicants; both attend school in Anacortes [more]
Successful tulip visits require starting with official brochure
#1 Tip for experiencing the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival: get a brochure [more]
Visit Booth 220 at Northwest Flower and Garden Show
Booth features 2012 festival apparel and the poster by Gig Harbor artist Kate Larsson. Also visit Christianson's Nursery's garden exhibit. [more]
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2012 Key Bank Tulip Ambassador event set for Feb. 9
Key Bank is sponsoring the 2012 Tulip Ambassador event on Feb. 9 where two ambassdors will be chosen from 4th and 5th grade candidates from students in Skagit County schools. [more]
Tulip Festival Opening Gala set for March 29
Opening Gala presented by Peoples Bank set for March 29 [more]
Record crowd attends 2012 Poster Unveiling
Kate Larsson's 2012 rendition of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival poster was greeted with hearty applause at the event last night. Kate showcased red tulips in a kitchen scene complete with a rooster trivet on the wall. [more]
Kate Larsson named 2012 Tulip Festival poster artist
Gig Harbor Artist will unveil poster in November [more]
Festival brought in people from all over the United States and the world
Languages from throughout the world blended together as tulip fans congregated in the Skagit Valley [more]
Tulip Festival brochure great template for return visits to valley
Festival over, but still lots to do in Skagit Valley [more]
Limited festival activities on-going
Skagit Band Festival/Master Gardener Plant Sale on May 7; wineries, helicopter, boat and bike tours, ag businessess all open and ready to greet visitors [more]
Gardens beautiful NOW; come and see them!
Gardens absolutely gorgeous -- Skagit Band Festival May 7, wineries open for tours, boat and bike tours available [more]
Tulip Festival open; tulips available for viewing in gardens
Cool spring weather means we will have tulips in the huge fields and display gardens for most of April, but not right at the start of the festival. [more]
Local businesses roll out Official Tulip Festival Product lines
Tulip fans can support the festival by purchasing Official Festival Merchandise [more]
Heart of the Valley Theme for 2011 Gala Celebration by Peoples Bank Set for March 31
Local recording artist Knut Bell will make a special appearance as the festival celebrates the beginning of 2011. Meet Ambassadors Abbi and Michael and Artist John Ebner and hear Joe Bowen speak. Watch here for news on the group musical entertainment [more]
Key Bank Tulip Ambassador Event
One boy and one girl from Skagit County will be chosen as ambassadors to represent the 2012 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. They will meet the governor and participate in parades [more]
Festival offers full slate of events
Woodfest, Bikes, Touring and Alpacas – plus restaurants, hotels and more! Woodfest is a celebration of the woodcarving heritage found in Sedro-Woolley. Biking through the festival area is fun -- we have several options for you. [more]
Skagit Bald Eagle Festival runs throughout January
The Eagle Festival has a full line-up of events and activities every weekend in January. [more]
2011 Festival Brochures available on January 14
Check out the latest festival line-up here on our website – browse the various entries, download your own digital copy of our Official 2011 Brochure, or sign up for mailing a hard copy. [more]
tulees to Open Flagship Store in Mount Vernon
"Official Scarf" provider soon at 614 1st Street in Mount Vernon [more]
2011 Tulip Poster Unveiling garners record crowd
John Ebner's 2011 poster features his signature rain people and offers people a glimpse of his view of Fir Island and Snow Goose produce. [more]
