Tulip season is nearly here in North America, and if you're wanting to see fields of stunning colors and smell some tulips, you're in luck. While many of us dream of visiting the Netherlands' world-famous tulip fields, there are five incredible festivals right here in North America where you can experience the beauty of tulips—four of which are in the U.S., so no passport is required. One is just over the border in Ottawa, Canada, making it an easy trip from the U.S. for a quick floral getaway!
Dates: April 1 – April 30, 2025
Location: Skagit Valley, WA
Ticket Prices: $10 - $20 depending on the farm
Located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is North America’s largest tulip festival and a must-visit for any flower lover. It’s more than just tulips – the county-wide festival features gardens, events, and activities spread across five different farms, including the iconic RoozenGaarde and Tulip Town.
During the festival, over 1 million tulips bloom in vibrant colors, and you can stroll through fields of red, yellow, purple, and pink flowers. Whether you’re a sports fan or an art lover, Skagit Valley has something for everyone – from a Paccar Open House showcasing semi-truck test labs, to a street fair, live music, and even an art show. Make sure to grab a tulip selfie and enjoy the unique experience of wandering through acres of blooms.
Dates: April 10 – May 18, 2025
Location: Ashton Gardens, 3900 N. Garden Drive, Lehi, UT
Ticket Prices: $17 - $29 (Peak vs. Off-Peak Days)
If you're craving a world-class tulip experience without leaving the country, look no further than Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival in Lehi, Utah. This festival is a masterpiece in bloom, featuring over 250,000 tulips and 500,000 other spring flowers, making it the largest and most popular tulip event in Utah.
The Ashton Gardens hosts this month-long festival, which also includes a Tulip 5K, art classes like watercolor painting and flower arranging, and even an Electric Golf Cart Tour led by a horticulturist. In 2022, Thanksgiving Point set a Guinness World Record for the most bulbs planted in an hour, with more than 41,000 bulbs planted in just 60 minutes! The festival also boasts a specially created tulip, the “Tulipa Thanksgiving Point”, a bright yellow flower with a lovely fragrance.
Dates: May 2 – May 11, 2025
Location: Downtown Holland, MI
Ticket Prices: Free entry for most events, special tickets for some activities
For a dose of Dutch culture and tulip beauty, head to Holland, Michigan, where the Tulip Time Festival transforms the city into a colorful canvas of blooming flowers each May. Known for its grand parades, this festival is one of the largest and most vibrant tulip celebrations in North America. The streets come alive with Dutch dancers in traditional wooden shoes, parades featuring elaborate floats, and plenty of family-friendly activities.
But it’s not all about flowers. Visitors can also enjoy a floral immersion experience at the Tulip Immersion Garden, where you can walk among 50,000 tulips and learn about the flower’s history from its origins in Turkey to its rise to fame in the Netherlands. Be sure to visit Windmill Island Gardens, home to 150,000 tulips and the only working Dutch windmill in the U.S.
Dates: April – May 2025 (Exact dates depend on bloom)
Location: 108 Rues Road, Cream Ridge, NJ
Ticket Prices: $15 - $17 (Weekday discounts available)
Why make a trip across the ocean to Holland when you can drive to Holland Ridge Farms in Cream Ridge, New Jersey? This family-run farm is home to 8 million tulips that bloom each spring, making it one of the largest U-pick tulip farms on the East Coast. If you’re looking for an Instagram-worthy experience, you’ll find it here – with rows upon rows of tulips in every color imaginable, it’s a photographer’s paradise.
The farm offers a variety of fun activities, including live music every weekend, a Farmers & Makers Market, food trucks, and even a petting zoo where you can meet farm animals like goats, mini donkeys, and a calf named MOOnshine. There are also horse-drawn carriage and pony rides on weekends, making it a great stop for families.
Dates: May 9 – May 19, 2025
Location: Commissioners Park, Ottawa, ON
Ticket Prices: Free entry for most events
Just over the border in Canada, Ottawa hosts the Canadian Tulip Festival, the world’s largest tulip festival, with over 1 million tulips in full bloom along the beautiful Rideau Canal. This festival celebrates the historic gift of tulips from the Dutch Royal Family to Canada in 1945, in gratitude for the role Canadian troops played in liberating the Netherlands during World War II.
Visitors can enjoy the beauty of over 300,000 tulips in bloom at Commissioners Park and the Tulip Legacy Walking Tour that educates you on the tulips’ cultural and historical significance. Highlights include the Dutch-Canadian War Brides Display and the Queen Juliana Gift Bed. The festival also features family-friendly events, food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, and a magical nighttime experience with lit garden beds and a blacklight boardwalk.
No need to pack your bags for a long-haul flight to the Netherlands – just head to one of these spectacular tulip festivals across North America for a spring getaway that’s as colorful as it is fun. Whether you're wandering through fields of tulips in Washington, immersing yourself in Dutch culture in Michigan, or picking flowers in New Jersey, these festivals offer a fantastic way to embrace the season’s beauty. So grab your camera, bring your family, and enjoy the floral wonder that only spring can bring – all without a passport!
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