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Will you be one of the hundreds of thousands of people will visit the Skagit Valley this year? We hope so – as one of Washington State’s most popular destination events, and a much-loved month for getaway vacations to La Conner, you’ll be treated to acres and acres of brightly colored tulips, display gardens that are simply stunning, and photo opportunities around every corner. In 2013 alone, the festival greeted visitors from all 50 states and from 53 foreign countries!
Our tulips bloom according to Mother Nature - buds can begin to color as soon as late March, or wait until closer to mid-April. Warm spring weather produces an early bloom; cold weather means a later season. Once a tulip field begins to color, that particular field will usually stay in bloom for about 2 weeks. Each field is planted with different varieties, meaning not all fields will bloom at the same time.
To get you started, we’ve provided you with access to the official Bloom Map which you can refer to as often as you want – it is updated daily to show you which fields are in bloom during the entire month of the festival.
And great news this year – the map will also track the bloom progress of our much-loved daffodils! While the tulips are our most famous blooms, there’s nothing quite as wonderful as entire fields of bright, cheery daffodils against our Mt. Baker backdrop. We like to call March La Conner’s Unofficial Daffodil Festival … not only because it’s just so beautiful, but because there are so many fun events and exhibits in La Conner during the month. If you can’t make it to Skagit Valley in April, join us in March this year!
La Conner is the center of all the Tulip (and, ahem, daffodil) Festival fun – we’re centrally located within all of the flower fields; during April alone La Conner is home to more than 20 terrific events , and our 3 nationally-recognized museums will host some truly amazing exhibits. From wine tastings to concerts, wellness workshops and the 29nd annual Not-So-Impromptu Parade & Tulip Frolic, you’ll find something fun to do in La Conner no matter when you visit us!
Because there is so much to see and do during Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2013, we recommend that you plan ahead and make reservations at one of La Conner’s lodging establishments. You’ll be centrally located and within a few minutes of all of the tulip fields and display gardens, plus you’ll be able to enjoy a visit to our waterfront village, shop in our many specialty stores and dine at one of our amazing restaurants.
There are not many valleys quite as beautiful as the Skagit Valley – and there certainly are even fewer valleys as gorgeous as ours is when the sun is out, the fields are ablaze with color and snow-covered Mount Baker offers a perfect backdrop.
Come visit us for Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2013, then come back every season and enjoy the beauty of our landscape. We promise that you’ll absolutely love La Conner any time of the year!
Whether you’re coming to La Conner to see our fabulous fields of daffodils and tulips, or to experience La Conner any time of the year, call or stop the La Conner Visitor’s Center. Our awesome volunteers and staff can give you lots of information – including directions, brochures and maps. 511 Morris St. in La Conner; 360/466-4778.
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Date:April 1, 2014
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Website:http://www.tulipfestival.org
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Location:The vast multi-acre fields of tulips and daffodils are grown in the fertile Skagit River Valley, generally in a 15-mile triangle bordered by Highway 20, the Skagit River, and the Swinomish Channel in La Conner.
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Contact:360-466-4778
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EMail:info@laconnerchamber.com
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Date/Time Details:Festival runs April 1-30, Flowers bloom according to Mother Nature. Here's a link to the Bloom Map, which is updated regularly as first our daffodils begin blooming in March and then our tulips begin in April.
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Fees/Admission:Admission to Tulip Town and RoozenGaarde is $5, parking is free.
Your $5 admission to RoozenGaarde gets you into other designated parking areas by the tulip fields as well, otherwise the cost is a one-time $5. These tickets cannot be used for admission to Tulip Town.
La Conner’s Only Waterfront Hotel, La Conner Channel Lodge or a family friendly Inn on Second Street, Country Inn. This all inclusive package will include: Overnight Accommodations, Entry Tickets for Tulip Town, 9” Tulip Pot to take home to remember your stay, Continental Breakfast, free parking and Wi-Fi.
Channel Lodge King Parlor – Water View $ 245.00
Country Inn King $ 165.00
Plan ahead and don’t miss out…Book with us now! (360) 466-1500 / (888) 466-4113
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Date:April 1, 2014
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Website:http://www.laconnerlodging.com
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Location:La Conner Channel Lodge and Country Inn
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Contact:Ann Marie Miles
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EMail:annmarie@laconnerlodging.com
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Date/Time Details:All Month in April - Valid Sunday through Thursday. based on Availability. High occupancy date will be excluded.
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Fees/Admission:All Inclusive Package
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Date:April 5, 2014
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Website:http://www.skagitcounty.net/museum
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Location:Various Homes in Skagit Valley
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Contact:360-466-3365
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Date/Time Details:Saturday, April 5, 2014, 10am - 5pm.
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Fees/Admission:Tickets $15 in advance, $20 day of event.
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Date:April 5, 2014
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Time:5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Website:http://www.skagitvalleyartescape.com
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Date:April 11, 2014
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Time:11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Location:Skagit Valley Senior Village - 400 Gilkey Rd. Burlington, WA 98233
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Contact:(360)755-5550
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EMail:lskiser@artegan.com
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Date/Time Details:April 11th 11:30-1:00PM
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Fees/Admission:FREE for Veteran's
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Date:April 12, 2014
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Time:10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Website:http://www.elegantcraftshows.com
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Location:Burlington
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Contact:Leslie 425-263-7226
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EMail:leslie@bulldogleague.com
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Date/Time Details:April 12th and 13th Sat. 10am-9pm Sun. 11am-6pm
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Fun & Wacky Side
One of the reasons so many people love La Conner is that we have events like the annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Not-So-Impromptu Tulip Parade! You’ll see the wacky side of the Skagit Valley – the funny and whimsical side of folks who live here, visit here, and just plain want a place to have a whole bunch of fun celebrating all things Tulip and all things Spring.
The parade is on Saturday, April 12 this year; at 2pm, join us as U.S. Bank proudly sponsors the 29th Annual Kiwanis Club Not-So-Impromptu Tulip Parade along Morris and First Streets.
This is an absolute hoot of a parade – bring your lawn chairs (and maybe a jacket if it’s chilly outside) and join in our hilarity of farm animals, clowns, bands, mascots and your favorite pets.
Bring the family and join us from 10am-3pm in Gilkey Square for Kid's Zone at the Tulip Frolic - lots of family fun, organized by the La Conner Boys and Girls Club and sponsored by Country Financial.
All entries are also welcome to participate in the parade and it is FREE! Any size entry is welcome – contact the Visitor Information Center for more information on how you can participate in the parade (info@laconnerchamber.com or 360-466-4778) or click here for a parade entry form. You can even fill out an entry form the day of the parade if you have a last minute urge to join in our wacky fun!
If you're entering the parade, the parade line-up is on 6th Street in La Conner at the school complex. Day of parade entries welcome!
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Date:April 12, 2014
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Time:10:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Website:http://www.tulipfestival.org
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Location:Parade route runs from Morris & First Street, south on First Street and ends at Maple Hall. Anyone is welcome to participate in the parade! Entry is FEEE !
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Contact:Call David: 360-428-5959
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EMail:info@laconnerchamber.com
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Date/Time Details:Kid's Family Fun: Gilkey Square 10am - 4pm, Saturday, April 14, 2014.
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Fees/Admission:FREE! No charge to enter yourself in the parade.
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Date:April 16, 2014
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Time:5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Website:http://www.TulipTown.com
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Location:Tulip Town is located at 15002 Bradshaw Rd, Mount Vernon WA. Stay west on Hwy. 20, South on Best Rd, Left on Young Rd. to Bradshaw. Go south 1 mile to Tulip Town.
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Contact:360-424-8152
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Date/Time Details:Wednesday, April 16th, 5:30-7pm.
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Fees/Admission:FREE to Skagit County residents
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Date:April 18, 2014
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Time:10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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Website:http://www.lcsd.wednet.edu
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Location:La Conner Elementary School 403 North 6th Street
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Contact:Bev Bowen, La Conner Elementary Principal 360-466-3172 Laurel Drews, La Conner PTSA Treasurer 360-466-4640
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EMail:laurel@glacierholdingsllc.com
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Date/Time Details:April 18, 2014 from 10:30-11:15 AM
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Fees/Admission:None
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Date:April 19, 2014
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Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Location:Pioneer Park
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Contact:(360) 661-4781
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Date:April 25, 2014
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Time:7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Website:http://www.mcintyrehall.org/scheduled_event.asp?sid=1212
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Location:McIntyre Hall Performing Arts & Conference Center 2501 East College Way Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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Contact:360-416-7727 x 2
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Date/Time Details:4/24/14 | 7:30P<
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Fees/Admission:FREE