Tulip Festival Experiences
at Tulip Valley Farms

Tulip Valley Farms offers a collection of hands-on, immersive experiences during the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, designed for visitors who want more than a quick stop or a drive-by view. Whether you’re planning a family outing, a weekend getaway, or a relaxed day among the blooms, these Tulip Festival experiences help you shape a visit that feels personal, memorable, and unmistakably farm-based.
Young visitors at Tulip Valley Farms during Tulip Festival
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A Tulip Festival Destination Designed for Exploration

Tulip Valley Farms is built as an immersive, walk-through farm experience. Guests are encouraged to explore wide, grass-rowed paths, engage with the fields up close, and spend time enjoying the space rather than rushing through it.

Many visitors choose to build their visit around one or more experiences, while others prefer to keep things flexible and decide once they arrive. Either way, Tulip Valley Farms’ many options allow you to shape a Tulip Festival visit that feels personal and memorable.

 Plan Your Visit

Choosing the Right Experiences for Your Visit

Not sure where to start? Many guests combine experiences depending on their interests:

If you’re visiting with kids or pets, see our Kids & Dogs at the Tulip Festival page for helpful suggestions and tips.

Family visiting the Micro Mini Highland Cows at Tulip Valley Farms

What Your Tulip Valley Farms Experience Includes

Tulip Valley Farms is intentionally designed to be the most family-friendly tulip farm at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Every ticket includes access to experiences that appeal to families, first-time visitors, and multi-generation groups, making it easy to to relax, explore, and enjoy the fields together.

Included with Your Ticket

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    Walk-through access to the tulip fields and garden displays

    Wander wide, grass-rowed paths and enjoy open access to the fields. Walking through the rows and experiencing the tulips up close is encouraged, creating memorable photo opportunities for families, friends, and even furry companions with a Pet Pass.

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    Tulip Talks with Farmer Andrew

    Join Tulip Valley Farms founder and farmer Andrew Miller for a 30–45 minute Tulip Talk, offered daily at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. These informal talks explore the art and science of tulip growing, the realities of farming, and the role of agritourism in Skagit Valley.

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    Visit the Micro Mini Highland Cows

    Meet one of the farm’s most-loved features. The Micro Mini Highland Cows are a guest favorite for kids and adults alike and add a playful, on-the-farm element to your visit. The Highland Cows love to eat tulip leaves, so visitors can offer a leafy snack during their visit.

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    A relaxed, kid-friendly farm environment

    The layout is designed to reduce stress for families. Open space, grass pathways, and room to roam allow kids to explore without constant restrictions, making the experience more enjoyable for parents and children alike.

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    Shopping and food vendor browsing

    Browse farm merchandise and explore local food vendors during your visit. Limited snacks and drinks are available for purchase. Food and beverages are not included with admission.

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    Self-guided audio tour

    Around the farm, you’ll find audio tour signs with QR codes. Simply scan the code with your smartphone and listen using your headphones. The audio tour is free with admission and adds deeper insight as you explore.

Optional Add-Ons and Extras

Want to add a little extra to your visit? The following experiences are available for an additional cost and can be added to your online ticket purchase or sold on site.
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    Pet Pass

    Bring your well-behaved dog along to enjoy the fields with you. Dogs must remain on leash at all times.

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    U-Pick Tulip Bouquet

    Create your own bouquet by selecting your favorite blooms directly from the fields. No scissors or tools are required. U-Pick bouquets include ten stems.

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    Night Bloom (Saturday evenings)

    Experience the tulip fields after dark during Night Bloom, a special evening event featuring illuminated displays and music. A separate ticket is required to stay for Night Bloom.