2021 will be another Skagit Valley Tulip festival. We know that based on COVID guidelines developed by the state and county governments, it is possible to limit the number of people who can visit our fields and gardens (as well as other retail stores/restaurants). We will follow these guidelines, but we are still working hard to welcome you and help you with your visit. Tulip Town has a ticketing policy; you can find more information at https://tuliptown.com/pages/visit. Roozengaarde did the same. Find more information at https://roozengaarde.ticketspice.com/skagit-valley-tulip-festival-tickets.
This is an activity for tourists of all ages, but if you happen to travel with your little ones, here are some tips for local moms on how to best prepare and perform an adventure.
Meilee, a mom in the south of Seattle, tied up her four-year-old and set off on the road, and that’s what she learned:
The drive is easy for highway driving. Each road is 90 minutes (south of Seattle). For the lightest transportation plan to arrive in the fields earlier on the weekend, or for a non-hangout time trip in the middle of the week.
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This field is easy to find using the map and the Tulip Route sign.
Wear practical shoes. There are no sidewalks in the fields; prepare for muddy conditions. My daughter wore pink dot rain boots for fashion and practicality.
Walking paths are made of solid gravel or dirt. Check the weather forecast for stroller-friendly conditions.
There are multiple tulip farms, each of which is huge. For families with small children, I suggest you do the rhythm and expect to visit one farm, maybe two. We stayed in a field for two hours, had dinner and drove back. It was a long outing at four years old, but a few days later she was still talking about “bees – rich flowers” and I was still enjoying a series of fascinating photos.
Roozengaarde Field has food suppliers. (Fair food and price) There is a grassy field with several tables and space for picnics.
Bring cash. Some suppliers accept cash and plastics – others receive cash only.
There are many facilities on the farm (Porta-Potties). For families with babies or young toddlers, bring a blanket in a diaper bag as I don’t see any changes in the area.
Pets are not allowed in tulip farms. Leave fluffy or fido at home.
*Bonus Tips – Make sure your camera has enough battery life and you will have “billions of” photos opportunities.