WHEN to COME? In April! – Least crowded times: Weekdays! Weekends are very busy; arrive before 10 am to beat the crowds. The festival is a driving tour, with events MILES apart. The map in our brochure shows locations, but is not to scale. TULIPS – There will be tulips for you to see ALL of April. PLEASE NOTE: Drones are not allowed in the gardens or the fields. SHOW GARDENS – Visiting both RoozenGaarde and Tulip Town is a must! Over one million spring bulbs are planted in the gardens. Both gar- dens feature stunning plantings and beautiful displays. While visiting you can order bulbs, buy cut flowers and mementos, and take photos. Both charge admission; RoozenGaarde tickets cannot be used at Tulip Town and vice versa. Pets are not allowed in the gardens. 100s OF ACRES OF TULIPS – Skagit Valley is known for its tulip fields, which have been farmed here since the early 1900s. Today the “field tulips” are the crops of the Roozen family, owners of Washington Bulb Co., Inc. /RoozenGaarde. The field tulips bloom in April, but weather determines exactly when (check bloom status at www.tulips.com/bloommap ). Tulip crops rotate, so you WILL need a new map each year. WHEN DO TULIPS BLOOM? – To find out, call us at (360) 428-5959, go to www.tulipfestival.org , visit www.Facebook.com/Skagit Valley TulipFestiva l or check out www.tulips.com/bloommap . PARKING – Park FREE at the two gardens, RoozenGaarde and Tulip Town. Tulip Town parking is on Bradshaw Road. RoozenGaarde parking is on Beaver Marsh Road. There is also Official PAY parking operated by Roozen- Gaarde by the tulip fields. Parking in Official PAY lots is included with a paid RoozenGaarde admission (show your ticket stub). OR if you park in an Official PAY lot, the ticket stub is good for one admission to Roozen- Gaarde. Admission/parking must all occur on the same day. PARKING POINTER – if it’s too wet in the Official PAY parking lots, they will be closed as it is too soggy for vehicles. Private Parking – Landowners sometimes charge for parking. They are not affiliated with the festival; the money you pay cannot be used for garden admission or official parking. Shoulder Parking – Very limited! Sheriff’s Officers will issue tickets! Welcome to the 2016 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Our Thirty-Third Anniversary Tips on Touring the Festival T he natural beauty of the Skagit Valley is waiting to be explored! People come from near and far during the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival to experience the amazing colors of Washington Bulb Co.’s tulip fields. The two display gardens, Tulip Town and Roozen- Gaarde, will surely create lasting memories with lots of photo oppor- tunities and souvenirs. There are many events and activities throughout the month for the entire family to enjoy. We hope you will come visit the splendor of our valley and stop by some of our many sponsors featured in this brochure. We look forward to welcoming you during the month of April and any time of year. Tina Pullar President, Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Board of Directors Skagit Publishing Ad Representative WHERE is THE SKAGIT VALLEY 60 miles north of Seattle/60 miles south of Vancouver, BC Directly off I-5 – using Exits 221 - 231. See page 4 for travel details. Schedule of Events ..........................................................2 Skagit Valley Tulip Growers .........................................4-5 Event and Activity Listings ........................................5-16 Festival/Tulip Map/Info Stations .............................12-13 Retail & Services......................................................16-17 Travel Info .......................................................................4 Places to Eat .............................................................17-20 Places to Stay ...........................................................20-23 Return Visit ...................................................................23 EMBARK ON your ADVENTURE Vancouver B.C. Portland, OR Festival Region Skagit County Skagit County WASHINGTON STATE Seattle 5 TF-Broch_2016_SVTF 1/6/16 3:03 PM Page 1
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WHEN to COME? In April! – Least crowded times: Weekdays! Weekendsare very busy; arrive before 10 am to beat the crowds. The festival is adriving tour, with events MILES apart. The map in our brochure shows locations, but is not to scale.
TULIPS – There will be tulips for you to see ALL of April. PLEASE NOTE: Drones are not allowed in the gardens or the fields.
SHOW GARDENS – Visiting both RoozenGaarde and Tulip Town is amust! Over one million spring bulbs are planted in the gardens. Both gar-dens feature stunning plantings and beautiful displays. While visiting youcan order bulbs, buy cut flowers and mementos, and take photos. Bothcharge admission; RoozenGaarde tickets cannot be used at Tulip Townand vice versa. Pets are not allowed in the gardens.
100s OF ACRES OF TULIPS – Skagit Valley is known for its tulip fields,which have been farmed here since the early 1900s. Today the “field tulips”are the crops of the Roozen family, owners of Washington Bulb Co., Inc./RoozenGaarde. The field tulips bloom in April, but weather determinesexactly when (check bloom status at www.tulips.com/bloommap). Tulip crops rotate, so you WILL need a new map each year.
WHEN DO TULIPS BLOOM? – To find out, call us at (360) 428-5959, go towww.tulipfestival.org, visit www.Facebook.com/SkagitValleyTulipFestivalor check out www.tulips.com/bloommap. PARKING – Park FREE at the two gardens, RoozenGaarde and Tulip Town.Tulip Town parking is on Bradshaw Road. RoozenGaarde parking is onBeaver Marsh Road. There is also Official PAY parking operated by Roozen-Gaarde by the tulip fields. Parking in Official PAY lots is included with apaid RoozenGaarde admission (show your ticket stub). OR if you park inan Official PAY lot, the ticket stub is good for one admission to Roozen-Gaarde. Admission/parking must all occur on the same day. PARKINGPOINTER – if it’s too wet in the Official PAY parking lots, they will be closedas it is too soggy for vehicles.
Private Parking – Landowners sometimes charge for parking. Theyare not affiliated with the festival; the money you pay cannot be used forgarden admission or official parking.
Shoulder Parking – Very limited! Sheriff ’s Officers will issue tickets!
Welcome to the 2016 Skagit Valley Tulip FestivalOur Thirty-Third Anniversary
Tips on Touring the Festival
The natural beauty of the Skagit Valley is waiting to be explored!People come from near and far during the Skagit Valley TulipFestival to experience the amazing colors of Washington Bulb
Co.’s tulip fields. The two display gardens, Tulip Town and Roozen-Gaarde, will surely create lasting memories with lots of photo oppor-tunities and souvenirs. There are many events and activities throughoutthe month for the entire family to enjoy. We hope you will come visit
the splendor of our valley and stop by some of our many sponsorsfeatured in this brochure. We look forward to welcoming you during themonth of April and any time of year.
Tina PullarPresident, Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Board of DirectorsSkagit Publishing Ad Representative
WHERE is THE SKAGIT VALLEY60 miles north of Seattle/60 miles south of Vancouver, BC Directly off I-5 – using Exits 221 - 231. See page 4 fortravel details.
Schedule of Events ..........................................................2Skagit Valley Tulip Growers .........................................4-5Event and Activity Listings........................................5-16Festival/Tulip Map/Info Stations .............................12-13Retail & Services......................................................16-17Travel Info .......................................................................4Places to Eat.............................................................17-20Places to Stay ...........................................................20-23Return Visit ...................................................................23
SPECIAL EVENTS FEB, MAR, MAYKey Bank Presents Tulip Ambassador Event February 9Judd & Black Appliance/Peoples Bank Gala Celebration March 24
La Conner Daffodil Festival March weekendsKid’s Giant Garage Sale March 26Columbia Bank Photo Contest Reception May 18
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15867 Beaver Marsh Rd. Mount Vernon, WA 98273
RoozenGaarde features a beautiful 4 acre Display Garden planted withover ¼ million bulbs & featuring an authentic Dutch windmill + 25acre tulip field + 15 acre daffodil field! Wonderful photo opportunitiesabound. Our full-color bulb catalog offers FREE TULIP BULBS! Strollthe garden and mark your favorite tulips – over 150 flower varieties areon display and labeled for convenience. Each year we redesign and re-plant the garden with a new layout featuring brilliant color combinations,spectacular floral designs, and flowering rivers of deep blue muscari!Choose from your favorite tulip varieties freshly cut from our fields – buy 4 bunches and get the 5th FREE!
• Check out RoozenGaarde on Facebook & Instagram!
• View our Bloom Map at www.tulips.com to obtain the most up todate and reliable bloom information.
• Special discount offer for bulb orders placed at our garden!
• Meet 2016 poster artist Sandy Haight on 4/2, 4/10, 4/16, & 4/24.
• Open year round. Perfect for summer weddings! Our retail shop of-fers unique gifts for the home and garden, fresh flowers. Food &espresso available during the Festival.
• Garden admission: $5 per person; $4 for military with I.D. Children 5years and under are FREE. Parking is FREE. Admission ticket pro-vides free access to ALL parking areas located in our other Roozen-Gaarde/WBC fields. FREE Parking is marked with RoozenGaardesigns. Admission charge only applies to the spring bloom period.
• Open daily 9am -7pm. Sorry, no pets permitted in the garden.
WE SHIP FRESH CUT FLOWERS YEAR ROUND direct from our farmto ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES!
www.tulips.com (360) 424-8531
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Burlington ExitExit I-5 and head west on SR 20 toward Anacortes
Proceed west on SR 20 for 3 miles until you reach Best Rd/Farm To Market Rd; TurnLeft on Best Rd and proceed 1.7 miles until you reach McLean Rd.This will put you at the McLean Rd roundabout, in the center of the tulip growing area.There are numerous routes you can follow – consult the Festival map to decide.
Conway ExitExit off Interstate 5 and head west toward LaConner
Proceed approximately 0.1 mile. Enter the roundabout and turn onto Fir Island Rdand proceed west 5.1 miles where the road curves to the left and up an incline to abridge over the Skagit River. Cross the bridge and continue for 3.1 miles when you willarrive at the intersection of Best and Calhoun roads. You are now at the southern edgeof the tulip growing area. From here, use the Festival map to visit events and activ-ities, find your favorite field or visit the gardens, RoozenGaarde and Tulip Town.
Mount Vernon ExitExit off I-5 and head west for 0.1 mile
Turn right onto S Third St for 0.3 miles, then EITHER continue onto W. Division St for 0.5 miles (you will cross the Skagit River)Turn Left onto S Wall St; Wall St turns into McLean Rd in 249 feet; Continue onMcLean Rd for 2.5 miles. OR continue onto W Division St for 2.3 miles (you will cross the Skagit River)Turn Left onto Avon Allen Rd for 1.1 miles; Turn Right onto McLean Rd and proceed1 mile to Beaver Marsh Rd.At this point you can turn Left onto Beaver Marsh Rd and proceed 0.4 miles toRoozenGaarde. Or, you can proceed on for 1 mile and turn Right onto Bradshaw Rdand proceed 0.5 miles to Tulip Town.
The quickest route out of the tulip field area is SR 20Use the Festival map to locate where you are and proceed to SR 20 and
east to I-5. If you decide to leave via Fir Island Rd to the south, we suggest you con-sider using the following route from the intersection of Fir Island Rd and PioneerHighway: Enter the roundabout and turn onto Pioneer Highway and proceed south2.3 miles; Turn left onto Milltown Rd and proceed east 0.9 miles. This is the inter-section of I-5 and Exit 218. From here you can proceed north or south on I-5 to yourend destination.
DETAILED travel DIRECTIONSThese detailed instructions should help you get from I-5 Exits to the tulipgrowing area. Exits 230 and 221 are recommended during peak travel times.
EXIT 230
EXIT 221
EXIT 226
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Key Bank Tulip Ambassador EventCenter Court Cascade Mall201 Cascade Mall DrBurlington, WA 98233(360) 428-5959February 9, 5 pm. FREE
One boy and one girl from SkagitCounty will be chosen as ambassa-dors to represent the 2016 SkagitValley Tulip Festival. They willmeet the governor and participatein parades. 2
Judd & Black Appliance and Peoples Bank Present The 2016Gala CelebrationSwinomish Casino & Lodge12885 Casino DrAnacortes, WA 98221(360) 428-5959March 24, 5:30-9 pmAdvance ticket purchase requiredwww.tulipfestival.org
Raindrops and tulips are synony-mous with spring in the PacificNorthwest, bringing forth the lush-ness of spring. The raindrop ladenskies provide the perfect backdropfor the brilliant tulip jewels fanscome to see. Help us celebrate springand the start of the festival at ourgala which will feature a live per-formance by Skagit Valley Academy
of Dance featuring Dansations, deli-cious dinner, delectable dessert auc-tion (creations supplied by the chefsat Swinomish Casino and Lodge),and delightful raffle items. 1
Kid’s Giant Garage SaleBurlington Parks & Rec Center900 E Fairhaven AveBurlington, WA 98233(360) 755-9649March 26, 9 am-Noonwww.burlingtonwa.gov
AWESOME event! The KIDS havecleaned out their rooms, closets, andgarages to sell their toys, books,sports gear, and more! New and gen-tly used items. Free admission, bringshopping bags and cash. 10
La Conner Daffodil FestivalLa Conner Chamber of Commerce511 Morris StLa Conner, WA 98257(360) 466-4778www.lovelaconner.com
Daffodil fans will enjoy the ac-tivities put together by the La Con-ner Chamber of Commerce towelcome the blooming fields ofdaffodils. A complete listing ofevents and activities can be foundon their website. 13
SCHEDULE of EVENTSFebruary & March Events
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Ride our trolley for great field photos,and a wondrous view of many colors.
Purchase cut and potted tulips and garden plants. Visit the Art Gallery and Gift Shop. Enjoy face painting, kite flying,espresso and snacks. Trolley rides 10-4 daily (weather permitting).
15002 Bradshaw Rd., Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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SCHEDULE of EVENTSSpecial Events
Anacortes Home & Boat TourCroatian Cultural Center805 5th StreetAnacortes, WA 98221(360) 299-0641April 16 11 am-5 pmwww.drsamuelgbrooksguild.org$20 tickets & refreshmentsAdvance on-line tickets: brownpa-pertickets.com/event/1404985
Enjoy a delightful afternoon,touring unique homes and boats inhistoric Anacortes and Cap SanteBoat Haven. All proceeds benefitSeattle Children’s Hospital Uncom-pensated Care Program. Eventsponsored by Dr. Samuel G. BrooksGuild of Anacortes. 6
Anacortes Spring Boat ShowCapSante Boat Haven1019 Q AveAnacortes, WA 98221(888) 811-2252April 9-10 10 am-5 pmwww.anacortesboatshow.com
Have fun viewing at least 75 float-ing boats ranging up to 65 feet. Awide range of boat styles at BoatShow prices! The best yachts fromthe best brokers, new/pre-owned.Free Admission/Parking. Equipmentand marine services displays. 6
Anacortes Spring Wine FestivalPort of Anacortes Transit Shed EventCenter - 1st & Commercial AveAnacortes, WA 98221(360) 293-7911April 9, Noon-4:30 pm, Tickets $40
www.anacortes.orgThis event combines 30 regional
vintners and 6 restaurants, result-ing in great wine-tasting, wonder-ful appetizers and live music. 6
Guild members proudly displaytraditional, contemporary, modern,and art quilts in Downtown busi-nesses. View quilts and dine andshop along the way! Maps availableat participating merchants and theAnacortes Visitor Center. A sanc-tioned Tulip Festival event. 6
AAUW Croquet TournamentSkagit Valley College2405 E College WayMount Vernon, WA 98274April 30(360) 416-7044aauw-wa.aauw.net/branches/branch-locator/mt-vernon/
Come join us for a fun day, withentry fees supporting scholarshipsfor the American Association ofUniversity Women. Different divi-sions make it easy for anyone toplay, compete, and have fun just acouple of miles from the tulips. 47
Burlington Scrapbooking Swap MeetBurlington Parks and Rec. Center900 E Fairhaven AveBurlington, WA 98233
30 Days of AprilWith the generous support of
our sponsors, we are pleased tooffer “30 Days of April.”
Here’s how it works: each day dur-ing our Festival, we will feature anitem that a visitor can win from ourFestival office at 311 W. Kincaid St,Mount Vernon. We will pick a ran-dom number each day and the cor-responding visitor will win the prize.
Prizes, sponsors and the day’s lucky number will be postedat www.tulipfestival.org as well aswww.Facebook.com/SkagitValley-TulipFestival.
2016 Photo Contest presented byColumbia Bank
Our annual Photo Contest isrunning on our Facebook page.Check www.Facebook.com/Skag-itValleyTulipFestival in earlyMarch for details. Submit yourphotos and view entries. The win-ners will have their photos pub-lished in our 2017 brochure, win aprize package and be honored at aMay 18 reception at BurlingtonColumbia Bank. 48
2016 Poster Artist Sandy HaightPoster Signings
Sandy will sign your poster from11 am-3 pm and have other piecesavailable at:
RoozenGaarde15867 Beaver Marsh RdMount Vernon, WA 98273 April 2, 10, 16, 24
Anacortes Arts Festival3rd Annual “Art in Bloom” Fine ArtExhibitionat the Depot Art Center611 R AveAnacortes, WA 98221April 16-23, 11 am-4 pmwww.AnacortesArtsFestival.com
The Festival showcases regionalfine artists for this off-season fineart show with painting, photogra-phy, sculpture and fine craft.Opens Friday, April 15th at 6 pm. 6
Sandy’s vivid watercolorshowcases her talents as afine art watercolorist and pro-fessional illustrator. She alsoteaches watercolor and illus-tration at Bellevue College. Tosee more of her art, visitwww.sandyhaightfineart.com.
www.TulipFestival.org2016 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
You’ll find tons of supplies hereto feed your hobby appetite! Freeadmission, bring shopping bagsand cash. 10
Downtown Mount Vernon Street FairS. First StreetMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 336-3801April 15-17, Fri & Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun 10 am-5 pmwww.mountvernondowntown.orgwww.facebook.com/tulipfestival-streetfair
32nd Annual Tulip FestivalStreet Fair, presented by the MountVernon Downtown Association.100s of juried arts & crafts vendorsincluding photography, jewelry,clothing, gourmet food stuffs,unique gifts, delicious food courtofferings, live entertainment, andfun for the whole family. 11
Earth Songs: Voices of Earth’s Secret Soul Cantabile Chamber Choir - TwoConcertsSt. Paul’s Episcopal Church415 S 18th StMount Vernon, WA 98274April 23 7:30 pmCamano Community Center606 Arrowhead RdCamano Island, WA 98282April 24 4:30 pm Admission: Adults $15, Students $8
(425) 312-4565www.cantabileofskagitvalley.org
Cantabile Chamber Choir is pre-senting two Earth Day concerts foryour post-tulip viewing pleasure.We are featuring environmentallythemed choral music celebratingour natural world. Cantabile (pro-nounced Cahn-tah-bi-lay) is an au-ditioned local ensemble in ourtenth season. 9 41
Fidalgo Island Quilt ShowQuilts in BloomSwinomish Casino & Lodge12885 Casino DrAnacortes, WA 98221(360) 333-9311April 15-16, 10 am to 5 pmwww.fidalgoislandquilters.com
The 2016 biennial Show contin-ues in its new venue. Guild membersdisplay traditional, contemporary,modern, and art quilts and wearableart. Featured artist, vendors, FIQBoutique, quilting demonstrations,and much more! $7 donation. Fash-ion Show Saturday, 1pm. A sanc-tioned Tulip Festival event. 1
Garage Sale, Antiques & More24th Annual Spring EventSkagit County Fairgrounds479 W Taylor StMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 416-1350April 8-9, 9 am-4 pmwww.skagitcounty.net/garagesale
Over 140 Vendors! Great Food!Live Music! Hand Crafted Items! 11
Historic La Conner TourApril 2, 10 am – 5 pm
Celebrate the history of La Conner.Contact Skagit County HistoricalMuseum for ticket info and prices.(360) 466-3365www.skagitcounty.net/museum 13
Kiwanis Salmon BarbecueHillcrest Lodge, 1717 S 13th St Mount Vernon, WA 98274April 2-24, 11 am-7 pmwww.kiwanisbbq.com: For 15+group reservations, call either (360)428-7028 or (360) 708-5550
Wild Salmon barbecued overAlder, with baked potato, slaw, gar-lic bread, & ice cream. Two servingsizes ONLY $12 or $15. HeatedLodge. (I-5 Exit 225 or 226, headeast and follow signs.) (360) 428-7028 for groups only. Help us “servethe children of the world.” 4
PACCAR Technical Center OpenHouse12479 Farm To Market RdMount Vernon, WA 982731 mile N of SR 20(360) 757-8311April 9, 11 am-3 pm ONLY - FREE
Our 242-acre site provides testand development for PACCAR divisions, including Kenworth,Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. Thetour highlights test labs andtrucks manufactured by PAC-CAR. Come see our trucks andhow we test them! 38
Psalms, Hymns, and SpiritualSongs: A Tulip Festival ConcertBethany Covenant Church1318 S 18th StMount Vernon, WA 98274(360) 424-9399Sat, April 16, 7 pmwww.bccmv.net
After a day in the tulips come asyou are to this uplifting concert fea-turing excellent choirs of all agesand the joyful sounds of theBethany Bells. Free admission andrefreshments after the program. 18
Schmooze Fair 2016By Economic Development Assoc.of Skagit County (EDASC)Van Zyverden’s Bulb Warehouse12035 Higgins Airport WayBurlington, WA 98233(360) 336-6114April 14, 4 pm-8:30 pm www.skagit.org
Don’t miss the best business-to-business networking opportunity inSkagit County. Over 1,000 people inattendance! Tickets $20 each andinclude an evening of great foodand entertainment! For more in-formation, call or visit us online! 17
Tulip Charm Princess Partyby Farmers Insurance, HoskinsonAgencyCascade Mall Community Room201 Cascade Mall DrBurlington, WA 98233(360) 428-5959April 24
You’ll fi nd it at
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Tulip Town Children’s Art TableTulip Town15002 Bradshaw RdMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 424-8152Mon - Fri, 10 am-3:30 pmwww.tuliptown.comSee complete listing on page 5.
US Bank ParadeFirst Street, LaConner, WA 98257(360) 428-5959April 9, 2 pmwww.tulipfestival.orgDay of parade entries welcome!
US Bank proudly sponsors the31st Annual Kiwanis Club of La Conner Not So ImpromptuTulip Parade. Join in the fun as aspectator or participant. No entry istoo small; wacky impromptu entrieswelcome. Line up for the parade on3rd street in the Port of Skagit com-plex. Entry forms available at SkagitCounty US Bank branches and atwww.tulipfestival.org. Watch for VIPseating awarded day-of-parade –wandering US Bank employees willbe giving reserved seats by thejudges' stand. 13
Used Book Sale at Mount VernonLibrary315 Snoqualamie StMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 336-6209www.mountvernonwa.govApril 15-16, Fri 3 pm -6 pm,Sat 10 am-4 pm
Come support the Friends of
the Mount Vernon Library’s semi-annual book sale and help spreadliteracy throughout SkagitCounty! The sale is held in the FireStation directly behind the libraryat the corner of Broadway andSecond Streets. 11
WoodfestSedro-Woolley High School1235 Third StSedro-Woolley, WA 98284(360) 855-1841April 2-3; Sat, 9 am-4 pm; Sun, 10 am-3 pmwww.sedro-woolley.com
Chainsaw carving demos andsales, professional woodcraft ven-dors, student competitions, silentauction, wood carving raffle. Tastytreats; fun for the entire family. Lo-cated in the high school gym.Awards given at 2:30 pm Sunday. 3
SCHEDULE of EVENTSSpecial Events – cont’dTwo Sessions: 1 pm and 2:15 pmTickets: $10 each at www.event-brite.com, parents freewww.tulipfestival.org
We invite you and your childrento come and meet Cinderella andPrince Charming brought to life byEnchanting Events™. Children willenjoy meeting the famous duo(complete with opportunity for pic-tures), get a special tulip cookieand juice, be read a story, get an eti-quette lesson, and have a chance todance, plus more. Parents must stayduring the event; free coffee forparents. 2
Tulip FrolicGilkey SquareDowntown La Conner, WA 98257(360) 428-5959April 9, 11 am-2 pmwww.tulipfestival.org
Join the family fun with enter-tainment and activities for all ages.Be a part of the excitement broughtto you by COUNTRY Financial. 13
Tulip Days Basketball TournamentVarious gyms throughout Skagit County(360) 416-1350April 1-3Games played 9 am-7 pm dailywww.skagitcounty.net/parks
Boys & Girls teams 5th-8th
Grades. $285 per team with a fourgame guarantee. Daily admissionfor spectators.
Tulip Pedal – 35th AnnualSafe Kids Skagit County and Group Health La Conner Middle School503 N Sixth La Conner, WA 98257(360) 661-7417April 16www.safekidsskagit-island.comwww.active.com for registrationRegistration from 7 am-Noon.Course open until 4 pm.
Ride on your own on 20, 40 and60-mile routes, or ride all three!Pre-registration: $30. Day-of: $35.Technical jerseys available for $12.Kids 14 and under free. 13
Tulip Run – 31st Annual Skagit Regional AirportBurlington, WA 98233(207) 610-0532April 9, 9:30 am startwww.tuliprun.com
Join us. Be a part of Skagit ValleyTulip Festival’s premier runningevent. This scenic 2 or 5 mile courseis flat and fast on gravel packedtrails. It's an experience the wholefamily will enjoy. Free to 10 andunder (to encourage you) and freeto 70 and older (you deserve it!).Otherwise, $20 or $30 w/shirt. Infoand register on-line. 17
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Downtown Burlington Art WalkFairhaven AveBurlington, WA 98233(360) 755-9717 or (360) 757-0994April 1-30, FREE
Enjoy a Touch of Art in Down-town Burlington on Fairhaven Av-enue during the Festival. Art WalkTour brochures are at the VisitorInfo Center, 520 E. Fairhaven Ave. 10
Eaglemont Golf Course/FireweedTerrace Restaurant & Lounge4800 Eaglemont DrMount Vernon, WA 98274(360) 424-0800 Tee Times(360) 428-1954 Restaurantwww.eaglemontgolf.com orwww.fireweedterrace.com
18-hole championship publicgolf course ranked top 10 inWashington State by Golf Digest.Its brand new club house offers aworld-class venue and a restau-rant & bar with arguably the bestview in the valley. 37
LaConner Sculpture TourLaConner, WA 98257(360) 466-3125FREEwww.lovelaconner.com
Enjoy the sculptures on displaythroughout LaConner. Map avail-able at Chamber of Commerceand participating merchants. 13
Lincoln Theatre712 S First StMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 336-8955Events: April 2 Loudon Wainright IIIApril 9 Robert CrayApril 23 90th Anniversary Celebration www.ilovethelincoln.com;www.lincolntheatre.org
Gem of a 1926 historic theatrein downtown Mount Vernon pre-senting a wide range of perform-ing arts, concerts and art housefilms throughout the year. Some-thing for everyone! Open Housewith free tours and Wurlitzermusic during the street fair. 11
Padilla Bay National EstuarineResearch Reserve10441 Bayview-Edison RdMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 428-1558Wed-Sun 10 am-5 pmwww.padillabay.gov
The only National EstuarineResearch Reserve in WashingtonState. Public welcome! BreazealeInterpretive Center featuringnew salt water aquaria, interac-tive exhibits, reference library,gift shop, trails, bird watchingtips and a Heron-cam. Bikefriendly. FREE. 20
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Skagit Valley Casino Resort5984 N Darrk LaneBow, WA 98232(877) 275-2448www.theskagit.com
Enjoy some “Vegas-style”casino action at Skagit ValleyCasino Resort! Our Hotel-Casinooffers over 900 of the hottest slotand table games, exciting promo-tions, and monthly headline en-tertainment. Enjoy televisedsports in Winners Lounge andthree great restaurants. Just fiveminutes north of Burlington; onI-5 at Exit 236. 21
Swinomish Casino and Lodge12885 Casino DrAnacortes, WA 98221(360) 293-2691 or (888) 288-8883www.swinomishcasinoandlodge.com
Located on the water’s edgenear Anacortes. Over 800 of the
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Save up to 70% every day atname brand outlet stores includ-ing Coach, Nike, lululemon, HellyHansen, Filson, Eddie Bauer, andmore. Stroll our sidewalks andenjoy the School Art Walk throughApril 30th. I-5 Exit 229. 22
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SCHEDULE of EVENTSArt Shows & GalleriesArt at the SchoolhouseChristianson’s Nursery15806 Best RdMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 466-3821April 1-29, 10 am-5 pmwww.stanwoodarts.com
The Stanwood Camano ArtsGuild returns to the historicschoolhouse at Christianson’sNursery offering paintings, pho-tography, glass art, mixed media,turned wood, and jewelry. 23
ART BASH Farmhouse Restaurant13724 La Conner Whitney RdMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 466-0382Daily 11 am-7 pmwww.skagitart.com
Skagit Artists Together hosts itsmonth-long show with an openingreception 5:30-9pm April 1. Up-stairs in Farmhouse Restaurant atSR-20 and La Conner/ Whitney Rd.ART BASH features a broad rangeof fine art and photography of over20 local artists. 24
Art Gallery at Tulip TownTulip Town15002 Bradshaw RdMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 424-8152www.tuliptown.comSee complete listing on page 5.
Art in a Pickle BarnAzusa Farm and Gardens14904 State Route 20Mount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 424-1580April 1 - 30, 10 am-6 pmwww.skagitart.orgwww.azusafarm.com
Come celebrate with us! 25 tal-ented local artists displaying both2D and 3D art. View an eclecticmix of painting styles and medi-ums, from realism to abstract,plus jewelry, glass, photographyand much more. See you in thefields! 5
River Gallery19313 Landing Rd (off Dodge Valley Rd)Mount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 466-4524Open Wed-Sun, 10 am-5 pmwww.rivergallerywa.com
Featuring paintings, sculptures,glass, and jewelry by over 30 localartists. Follow the green signs toour door. 39
Sauk Mountain Pottery18772 Best RdMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 610-6354April 1-30, 10 am-5 pm
Wood-fired stoneware andporcelain with celebrated tulip de-signs in the small barn behind theblue and white Colonial-stylehouse on Best Rd. Park out frontand follow the footpath to the pot-tery. Find us on Facebook. 26
Skagit Artisans SaleA.J. Johnson Barn17322 Beaver Marsh RdMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 540-5459April 16-17, Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun 9 am-4 pm
Shop the work of Skagit arti-sans in an historic family barn re-stored to its glory. Featuringlocally crafted jewelry, mosaics,paintings, recycled and upcycledclothing, just to name a few! 16
Boat, Bike, Vehicle & Air Tours
Canopy Tours Northwest332 NE Camano DrCamano Island, WA 98282(360) 387-5807Open Dailywww.canopytoursnw.com
Located on historic KristofersonFarm, our tour features 6 ziplines, 2 beautiful trails, a log bridge, anda dramatic 54-foot final descent!Zip through the trees seeing thebeauty of a Pacific Northwest for-est from a new perspective. 41
Exclusive Helicopter Field Toursby Sky Flyn’ Helicopter1/4 mi. E of Lefeber Turf, Hwy 536(360) 377-4115Fri-Sun in April, 10 am-Dusk
Experience the beauty of the tulipfields from the air. No reservationsneeded. Call for dates and fares. 27
Orcas Island Eclipse Charters & Wildlife ToursDeparts from Anacortes andOrcas Island(360) 376-6566Reserve on-line at:www.orcasislandwhales.com
Naturalist guided, familyfriendly, fast and comfortable, 56ft. vessel Orcas Express visits 172islands abounding with whales
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and wildlife. Ask about lighthousetours and specials. Reservations amust! 2016 is our 26th year! 6
SeattleHeliTours.com13724 La Conner Whitney RdMount Vernon, WA 98273810 S First St, La Conner, WA98257(206) 767-0515Weekends in Aprilwww.SeattleHeliTours.com
Scenic helicopter tours departfrom the Farmhouse Restaurantin Mount Vernon on Saturday andSunday, Moore Clark Deck in LaConner on Fridays. Tours are ap-prox. 15 minutes and can be cus-tomized to fit your needs. Enjoypicturesque views of the tulips,Deception Pass, and the amazingSkagit Valley! 13 24
Shutter Tours1916 Pike Place, Suite 12Seattle, WA 98101(425) 516-8838April 2-24www.shuttertours.com
Relax in our comfortable tourbus with a top rated tour com-pany. In addition to seeing tulips,you'll receive simple tips to im-prove your photography. Photostops include tulip fields and timefor lunch in La Conner. Seattlehotel pickups available.
Tulip Country Bike Tours13391 Avon Allen RdMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 424-7461www.countrycycling.com
Experience the festival on ourself-guided tours. Bike rentals in-clude equipment, maps and festi-val tips/information. $40/adults.$10 per child trailer or tag-a-longbike per day. Group and guidedtours available. 29
WSU Master Gardener Step-On Guides
Step up your group tour itiner-ary. Learn more about the agri-culture and history of the SkagitValley with our WSU SkagitCounty Master Gardeners as yourguide. To reserve, contact us [email protected].
Museums
Children's Museum of SkagitCounty550 Cascade Mall DrBurlington, WA 98233(360) 757-8888Mon - Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun Noon-5pm, Toddler Tues, 8:30 am-10 am.$5.25 per person. Kids under oneare FREE. www.skagitchildrensmuseum.net
Visit the Children’s Museum ofSkagit County where kids 10 andunder will learn and have fun. 2
Heritage Flight Museum15053 Crosswind DrBurlington, WA 98233(360) 424-5151Visit our website for hours andadmission priceswww.heritageflight.org
With flyable World War II,Korea and Vietnam era aircraft,the museum provides a uniquefamily experience with its one-of-a-kind collection of memorabiliaand artifacts. Visit the website fordetails and plan to visit HFM atSkagit Regional Airport. 17
La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum703 S 2nd StLa Conner, WA 98257(360) 466-4288Open daily 11 am-5 pm in Aprilwww.laconnerquilts.org
Enjoy “La Conner in Bloom,” amonth-long special exhibit. Ex-hibits of local, national and inter-national quilts and textiles rangingfrom historic to contemporary. Lo-cated in the historic 1891 VictorianGaches Mansion. $7 admission,kids free. Open daily in April. 13
Museum of Northwest Art121 S First StLa Conner, WA 98257(360) 466-4446Sun-Mon: Noon-5 pmTue - Sat: 10 am-5 pmwww.museumofnwart.org
MoNA collects and exhibitscontemporary art from across theNorthwest, including Alaska,British Columbia, Idaho, Montana,Oregon, and Washington. The Mu-seum and Museum Store are openseven days a week and over 360days a year. 13
Skagit County Historical Museum501 S 4th StLa Conner, WA 98257(360) 466-3365Open daily 11 am-5 pm in Aprilwww.skagitcounty.net/museum
Three galleries of Skagit History,including two rotating exhibits. 13
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MAP NUMBERS & COORDINATING EVENTS
TRAVEL Tips1) STATE ROUTE 20 AT EXIT 230 – Use it! Wide open, efficient, fast.2) BE PATIENT – These are rural farm roads that are easily overwhelmed.3) FLAGGERS are there for your safety – Please be courteous to them.4) LOOK for designated parking areas – They are next to fields. 5) NO PARKING ZONES will be enforced and tickets will be issued.6) NO PARKING allowed in travel lane of any public road or on private property.7) PRIVATE LAND The tulip area is all private property. Please respect it.8) FARM EQUIPMENT – Slow tractors now ensure a good harvest later.9) NO DRONES – Drones are NOT allowed in gardens or tulip fields.
´ Festival Office´ RoozenGaarde´ Tulip Town
1 Judd & Black Appliance/ Peoples Bank Gala Dinner
1 Quilt Show1 Swinomish Casino & Lodge2 Key Bank Ambassador Event2 Children's Museum 2 Tulip Princess Party3 Woodfest 4 Kiwanis Salmon BBQ 5 Art in a Pickle Barn 5 Azusa Farm & Gardens6 Anacortes Arts Festival6 Anacortes Quilt Walk 6 Anacortes Spring Boat Show6 Anacortes Spring Wine Festival6 Anacortes Brewery6 Anacortes Home & Boat Tour6 Orcas Eclipse Charters7 Taylor Shellfish Farms
8 Golden Glen Creamery9 Cantabile Chamber Choir10 Burlington Scrapbooking10 Kid’s Giant Garage Sale10 Burlington Art Walk 11 Downtown Mount Vernon
Street Fair 11 Forte Artisan Chocolates11 Lincoln Theatre 11 Skagit River Brewery11 Garage Sale, Antiques & More11 Used Book Sale11 Valley Shine Distillery12 Seattle Premium Outlets 13 Daffodil Festival13 Historic Home Tour13 Tulip Frolic13 COUNTRY Financial Tulip Frolic 13 Tulip Pedal 13 US Bank Parade 13 La Conner Sculpture Tour13 La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum 13 La Conner Brewing Company
13 Museum of Northwest Art13 Seattle Heli Tours13 Silver Bell Winery13 Skagit County Historical Museum14 Pasek Cellars Winery15 Warren Jewelers 16 Skagit Artisans Sale17 Tulip Run 17 Heritage Flight Museum17 Schmooze Fair 201617 Chuckanut Brewery18 Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs 19 Skagit Valley Gardens 20 Padilla Bay Estuarine Reserve 21 Skagit Valley Casino Resort22 Outlet Shoppes at Burlington 23 Christianson’s Nursery 23 Art at the Schoolhouse 24 Seattle Heli Tours24 ART BASH25 Aldrich Farms26 Sauk Mountain Pottery 27 Sky Flyn’ Helicopter
28 Schuh Farms 29 Tulip Country Bike Tours & Rental29 4-H Petting Farm30 Skagit’s Own Fish Market31 Snow Goose Produce 32 WSU Discovery Garden 33 Carpenter Creek Winery 34 North Sound Brewing Co.35 Tulip Valley Winery36 Fidalgo Bay Cofffee Roasters37 Eaglemont Golf Course38 PACCAR Open House 39 River Gallery40 South Fork Farms41 Canopy Tours Northwest41 Cantabile Chamber Choir42 Chuckanut Brewery43 Deception Distillery44 Skagit River Produce45 Glacier Peak Winery46 Farmstrong Brewing47 AAUW Croquet Tournament48 Columbia Bank Reception
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Tulip Office to Roozengaarde: 3.7 milesTulip Office to Tulip Town: 4.8 milesTulip Office to Best and McLean Rd: 5.3 milesConway to Best and Calhoun Rd: 8.3 milesI-5 and SR 20 to Best and McLean Rd: 5.6 milesDistance between Roozengaarde and Tulip Town: 1.8 miles
TOILETS At all events, Visitor Centers, Info Stations, Festival Office, andcorner of Beaver Marsh Rd and McLean Rd
Tulip Festival Office: (I-5 Exit 226) 311 W Kincaid, Mount Vernon, WA – 7 days a week 9am-5pm during April
Skagit River Produce: (I-5 Exit 221) 19193 SR 534, Mount Vernon, WAConway Foods: (I-5 Exit 221) 18707 Main St, Conway, WA Cascade Mall Customer Service: (I-5 Exit 230)
201 Cascade Mall Dr., Burlington, WA Skagit’s Own Fish Market: (I-5 Exit 230) 18042 SR 20, Burlington, WA Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites: (I-5 Exit 230) 900 Andis Rd,
Burlington, WA Additional Locations: All Skagit County Visitor Information Centers
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SCHEDULE of EVENTSWineries, Breweries & DistilleriesAnacortes Brewery/H2O/Rockfish Grill314/320 Commercial AveAnacortes, WA 98221(360) 588-1720www.anacortesrockfish.com 6
Carpenter Creek Winery20376 E Hickox RdMount Vernon, WA 98274(360) 848-6673Wed-Sun, 11 am-6 pmwww.carpentercreek.com
Visit Skagit Valley's friendliestwinery! Featuring local PinotNoir, Siegerrebe and other finewines, situated on seven acres atthe end of a country lane. Stop byfor wine tasting, locally producedgourmet treats, or simply enjoyour lush gardens. Cheers! 33
Chuckanut Brewery & KitchenTwo locations:11937 Higgins Airport WayBurlington, WA 98233601 W Holly StBellingham, WA 98225(360) 752-3377Opens 11am dailywww.chuckanutbreweryandkitchen.com
All ages welcome at both brew-eries. Enjoy the Kitchen with itslocally inspired fresh American
menu and the South Nut tastingroom on Airport Way with itsfood trucks. Award winning Eu-ropean style beers at both loca-tions. Open every day withoutdoor seating too! 17 42
Everyone is welcome to visitour modern-day small-batch dis-tillery and tasting room. Ourfriendly staff is ready to answerany questions. You will see thatour distinct flavors are producedby fresh local farm products andWashington State agriculture. 43
Farmstrong Brewing Co.110 Stewart RdMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 873-8852Hours: Closed Mondays, Tue-Thu3 pm-9 pm, Fri-Sat Noon-10 pm,Sun Noon-9 pmwww.farmstrongbrewing.com
Believing there should be aclose relationship between beerand agriculture, we showcase thebounty of the Skagit Valley by part-nering with local farmers and pro-
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ducers to bring fresh beer and foodto our friends and customers. 46
Glacier Peak Winery13821 Best RdMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 873-4073www.glacierpeakwines.comHours: Daily Noon-6 pmStart or end your day at our tastingroom located in the heart of thefestival. Sample our wines craftedfrom our estate vineyards and ourselection of olive oils and vinegarfrom around the world. 45
La Conner Brewing Company117 S First StLa Conner, WA 98257(360) 466-1415Daily 11:30 amwww.laconnerbrewery.com 13
North Sound Brewing Co.17406 State Route 536Mount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 982-2057Mon-Thur, 3-7:30 pm; Fri, 1-8:30pm; Sat Noon-8:30 pm;Sun, Noon-5:30 pmwww.northsoundbrewing.com
Our tasting room and beer gar-den are conveniently located on SR536. Check us out on the web. 34
Pasek Cellars Winery18729 Fir Island RdMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 445-404811 am-5 pm, Year Roundwww.pasekcellars.com
Wine maker Gene Pasek craftsunique and delicious wines fromWashington grapes, plus tropicaland NW fruits. Stop by our tast-ing room at Exit 221 at the Con-way Skagit Barn and sample theOfficial Tulip Festival wines. 14
Silver Bell Winery106 S First StLa Conner, WA 98257(360) 757-WINE (9463)www.silverbellwinery.comOpen Sat & Sun 12-6 pm and byAppointment
Since its inception Silver Bellhas produced award winningwines. Most recently, the SeattleWine Awards gave a Gold medalto our 2012 Pinot Gris and a Dou-ble Gold to the 2010 CabernetSauvignon. Come enjoy our relax-ing tasting room. 13
Skagit River Brewing Company404 S Third StMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 336-2884Daily 11 amwww.skagitbrew.com 11
Tulip Valley Winery16163 State Route 536Mount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 428-6894Mon-Thurs 11 am-5 pm Fri-Sun 11am-6 pmwww.tulipvalley.net
We’re the home of the OfficialHard Cider, so stop by the Big Red
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Barn for award winning wine andcider. Enjoy a glass on the deck orat the gift and art exhibit. Heli-copter rides and BBQ all weekend,weather permitting. 35
Valley Shine Distillery320 S First St.Mount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 853-6702April hours: Wed, Thurs, SunNoon-7 pm., Fri, Sat Noon-8 pm.www.valleyshinedistillery.com
Handcrafted local spirits attheir best. Offering AscensionVodka, X Gin, Benjamin’s Bour-bon, Revolution Barrel agedRum, Limoncello, Bonfire Tof-fee Liqueur, and Spider BiteBlack Licorice Liqueur. Enjoyan experience unique in natureand rarely offered by otherdistilleries. 11
Local Foods & Produce
Aldrich Farms5160 Industrial Place, Suite #106Ferndale, WA 98248(360) 380-4216www.aldrichfarms.com
Using only the highest qualitylocal ingredients at AldrichFarms, we make each of our prod-ucts by hand. From unique jamsand jellies to sinfully rich Rasp-berry Chocolate preserves, we’reproud to be the Official Topping ofthe Tulip Festival! 25
Fortè Artisan Chocolates See back page for details. 11
Golden Glen Creamery15014 Field RdBow, WA 98232(360) 766-6455April Hours: Mon-Sun, 10 am-4 pm;TOURS: Friday at 2:00pmwww.goldenglencreamery.com
The very best comes from SkagitValley – including our dairy prod-ucts! From Artisan cheeses, freshbutter and Crème Fraiche. It’s notjust Cheese, it’s AN experience! 8
Schuh Farms15565 State Route 536Mount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 424-6982Daily 9 am-5 pm
In the heart of the tulips find a125-year-old dairy barn stuffedwith seasonal treasures and localproduce. Playground, tractor trainand hay rides on weekends(weather permitting). Unique va-rieties of cut tulips! Ice cream, cof-fees, soup, and homemade fruitpies. FREE parking! 28
Skagit’s Own Fish Market18042 State Route 20Burlington, WA 98233(360) 707-2722Mon - Sat 10:30 am-6 pm;Sun 11 am-4pmwww.skagitfish.com
Lunch served daily, made
with fresh local seafood. Westrive to bring the freshestseafood to your table through-out the year. Owned and oper-ated by local fishermen in ourbeautiful Skagit Valley. Ifseafood is on the menu tonight,visit our retail location for a fullrange of seafood delights. 30
Skagit River Produce19193 State Route 534Mount Vernon, WA 98274(360) 445-2211Festival hours: Daily 8 am-6 pm
A local foods and stuff shop,located in Conway, our goal is tospotlight locally produced goods.We know most of the farmersand producers personally andknow they are respectful of ourenvironment and community.Come see us! 44
Snow Goose Produce15170 Fir Island RdMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 445-6908Open daily 8:30 am-6:30 pmwww.snowgooseproduce-mar-ket.com
A true farmer’s market in theheart of Skagit cropland. TheGOOSE is committed to fresh,local and organic. Fresh fish andother seafood in live tank, flowers(including cut & potted tulips),immodest ice cream cones, localwines. 31
Taylor Shellfish Farms2182 Chuckanut DrBow, WA 98232(360) 766-6002Apr - Sept, 9 am-6 pm; Oct – Mar 9 am-5 pm, www.taylorshellfish.com
From our sustainable farms toyour table, purchase oysters,clams, mussels, & geoducks, plusa variety of other fresh & frozenseafood. Enjoy our scenic picnic& BBQ area on Samish Bay. Retail store open 7 days a week.We ship! 7
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Azusa Farm and Gardens14904 State Route 20Mount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 424-1580Daily 9 am-6 pmwww.azusafarm.com
Beautiful farm with lovely gar-den store offering a large selectionof nursery plants, gardening sup-plies, and gifts. Come see ourthemed display gardens, get com-plimentary garden coaching, oruse our landscape design/buildservices. Home of “Art in a PickleBarn” throughout April. 5
Beaks, Noses, and Bills 4-H ClubPetting Farm13391 Avon Allen RdMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 202-5023April 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 10 am-5 pm
Christianson’s Nursery15806 Best RdMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 466-3821Daily 9 am-6 pmwww.christiansonsnursery.com
“An enticing selection of commonand uncommon plants.” Largest se-lection of roses, perennials & trees inNW Washington. Browse our green-houses, 1888 Schoolhouse, antiques
& gift shop and greet resident ani-mals. Christianson’s is a NW Flower& Garden Show People’s ChoiceAward Winner. 23
RoozenGaardeDivision of Washington Bulb Co., Inc.15867 Beaver Marsh RdMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 424-8531www.tulips.comSee complete listing on page 4.
Skagit Valley Gardens18923 Peter Johnson RdMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 424-6760Open daily 9 am- 6 pmwww.skagitvalleygardens.com
Retail Garden Center withbeautiful displays, greenhousesfilled with annuals, hanging bas-kets and garden accessories. GiftBoutique “The Root Cellar” isfilled with unique gifts, jewelry,home décor, Vera Bradley and somuch more. Willows Artisan Caféis open daily serving deli andspecialty sandwiches, salads anddelicious desserts. 19
South Fork Farms19115 Dike RdMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 840-3666Daily 10 am-4 pm, www.alpacasofsouthforkfarms.com
Experience the wonderful worldof Alpacas. These beautiful ani-
mals will capture your heart. Shopthe Bunkhouse Boutique "AllThings Alpaca" for yarn, garments,gloves, scarves, and precious chil-dren's items. It’s a unique one of akind store in the Skagit Valley. 40
Tulip Town15002 Bradshaw Rd Mount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 424-8152www.tuliptown.comSee complete listing on page 5.
WSU Discovery Garden16650 State Route 536Mount Vernon, WA 98273Open Dawn-Dusk
Enjoy a stroll through this won-derful garden showcasing plantsthat do well in the Pacific Northwest.Docents, to answer your gardeningquestions, available weekends. 32
Retail Services221, Inc.18729 Fir Island Rd, Ste CMount Vernon, WA 98274(360) 445-6221www.221inc.comMon – Thur 9 am – 8 pmFri – Sat 9 am – 9 pmSun 9 am – 6 pm
We bring our passion for med-ical cannabis to the recreationalcannabis market. Our friendly andknowledgeable Cannabis Consult-ants will help educate you on avail-able strains and their effects. Don’tbe shy... come on by and check usout. Must be 21 to enter.
Country Meadow Village1501 Collins RdSedro-Woolley, WA 98284(360) 856-0404www.villageconcepts.com/country-meadow-village
Country Meadow Village is anaward-winning family-ownedbusiness celebrating over 20 yearsof dedicated stable service in thesenior living industry in thegreater Skagit Valley. We “BringRetirement to Life” everyday!Come check out our fresh newlyremodeled space.
Creekside Continuing Care Community400 Gilkey RdBurlington, WA 98233(360) 755-5550www.creeksideccc.com
Celebrate the ART of life withus! Explore our website or, bet-ter yet, visit us to learn about ourcomprehensive services andamenities for independent living,assisted living, memory care,spacious cottages and apartmenthomes, and exciting wellnessprograms.
Enchanting EventsServing Western Washington State(360) 474-7848www.EnchantingEvents.net
Enchanting Events is WesternWashington’s most recognizedcharacter company. Based inMount Vernon, our Princesses,Pixies and Super Heroes will at-tend your birthday party, special
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event or corporate event in West-ern Washington! We love enter-taining your child as their favoritecharacter and can’t wait to “BeYour Guest!”
Enterprise Rent-A-Car1819 Bouslog RdBurlington, WA 98233(360) 757-7343 www.enterprise.com
We’re your local vehicle rentaloption with a national reputationfor quality and service. We’ll meetyou at the Transit Station inMount Vernon to provide you witha great car for your visit or comesee us, just off I-5 Exit 229 inBurlington.
Hoskinson Insurance Agency, Inc.912 Third St Suite BSedro-Woolley, WA 98284(360) 855-0661Open M-F, 9 am-6 pmAfter hours by appointmentwww.farmersagent.com/dhoskinson
Our local Farmers agency notonly prides itself on helping youplan wisely for the unexpected, butalso on helping restore order whenit occurs, so you can keep movingalong the road of your life’s plans.
Mobile Merchandisers2611 Henson RdMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 336-3187www.mobmerch.com
We’re your source for store fix-tures and point of purchase dis-plays of uncommon design. OurRack Doctor Design Team cancreate any Display Rack to fit yourneeds. Shop our on-line catalogor call us with your needs.
North Cascades Harley-Davidson1337 Goldenrod RoadBurlington, WA 98233(360) 757-1515www.northcascadesharley.com
North Cascades Harley-David-son® is your place for everythingHarley-Davidson®, with a wide
selection of new and used motor-cycles, along with a variety ofparts, accessories, and clothing.Our trained Harley-Davidson®staff is always ready to help withyour service needs.
Paul Evert’s RV Country509A Suzanne LaneMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 899-1003Open Daily, Mon-Sat 9 am-6 pm,Sun 11 am-4 pmwww.rvcountry.com
Buying an RV is a big decision.Our goal is to support, educate,and listen to our customers tohelp them find a vehicle matchingtheir budget and lifestyle. Our fullservice department is for our cus-tomers AND our visitors.
The UPS Store1777 S Burlington BlvdBurlington, WA 98233(360) 707-5631www.burlington-wa-5499.the-upsstorelocal.com
More than shipping, we’re yourone-stop-shop for UPS productsand services. Through our rela-tionship with valued serviceproviders, you’ll get exclusive dealson the types of business servicesyou need most. Conveniently lo-cated near Costco at I-5 Exit 229.
Warren Jewelers1126 S Burlington Blvd Burlington, WA 98233(360) 707-544412559 116th Ave. NEKirkland, WA 98034(425) 821-1444Closed Sundayswww.warrenjewelers.net
Award winning tulip jewelryinspired by and made for the Sk-agit Valley Tulip Festival. Pen-dants, earrings, pins and rings indifferent colors of gold plus ster-ling silver. Prices start at $29.95and are available year round. 15
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13Moons Restaurant atSwinomish Casino and Lodge12885 Casino DrAnacortes, WA 98221(360)293-2691 or (855)794-6563www.sw inomishcasino and-lodge.com
Dine in our beautiful 13moonsRestaurant. Watch as your meal isprepared in our exhibitionkitchen. Swinomish Casino &Lodge also offers the Two SalmonCafé and the fun atmosphere of 10Sports Bar.
Adrift510 Commercial AveAnacortes, WA 98221(360) 588-0653Mon-Sat, 8 am-9 pmwww.adriftrestaurant.com
A reflection of our community:swell food, provocative art, virtu-oso music, inspiring literature,and the camaraderie of friends.Creative menu featuring naturalbeef, pork, lamb, seafood, cheese,seasonal fruit & vegetables, wines& beers, all produced in Skagit &Island Counties.
Home of the Official FestivalMicrobrew. The Rockfish featuresfresh seafood, steak, burgers, sig-nature sandwiches and woodfiredpizzas plus beer brewed right onthe premises. Enjoy H2O’s inno-vative menu and craft cocktailsusing house made liquors. Livemusic every week.
Annie’s Pizza Station44568 State Route 20Concrete, WA 98237(360) 853-7227Tues-Sat, 11 am-9 pm, Sun 2-8 pmwww.anniespizzastation.net
The best pizza anywhere, wellworth the trip through breathtak-ing Upper Skagit Valley. We useonly the finest ingredients,preparing freshly handcraftedpizzas, sandwiches, salads andpasta. Family Friendly.
Anthony’s RestaurantCap Sante Marina1207 Q Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221(360) 588-0333Anthony's Hearthfire Grill(360) 527-3473Anthony's at Squalicum Harbor(360) 647-5588Both on Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WAwww.anthonys.com
Dedicated to a truly Northwestdining experience, Anthony's hasearned the reputation for thefinest fresh seafood with an un-compromising commitment toquality and value.
Places to Eat
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El Gitano Mexican Restaurant214 Maple AveLa Conner, WA 98257(360) 466-0267Daily: 11 am-10 pmwww.elgitano.net
Step inside an El GitanoRestaurant and you’re instantly inold Mexico, with décor as authen-tic as the menu. With soft lighting,colors, art, music and wonderfularomas coming from the kitchen,the stage is set for a superb diningexperience.
Farmhouse Restaurant13724 La Conner Whitney RdMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 466-44117 am-9 pm Daily (April)www.thefarmhouserestaurant.net
A Skagit Valley Landmark,Country charm, and home-stylecooking. Traditional turkey dinners,yummy sandwiches and salads,freshly-baked desserts, includingour famous Mile-High lemonmeringue pie. Bus tours welcome.Home of Skagit’s Art Bash Show.
Five Guys1870 Marketplace DrBurlington, WA 98233(360) 757-867711 am–10 pm every dayAlso serving you in:Bellingham, Lakewood, Longview,Marysville, Puyallup, Tacomawww.fiveguys.com/order-on-line.aspx
With over 250,000 possible waysto order a burger (and with greathot dogs), everyone will enjoy theirvisit. Free peanuts available!
Fred Meyer920 S Burlington BlvdBurlington, WA 98233(360) 757-9100www.fredmeyer.com
Our full service deli and bakeryhave everything from hot entreesand delicious sandwich fixings tofresh donuts. Your picnic lunch inthe tulips will be a delight!
Gere-A-Deli and Catering Company502 Commercial AveAnacortes, WA 98221(360) 293-7383Mon-Sat, 7 am-4 pmwww.gere-a-deli.com
Located in an historic bankbuilding. The favorite communitygathering place, voted best deli,sandwich, soup, lunch and cateringby Anacortes residents. In-housebakery and famous bumbleberrycobbler. Celebrating 35 years!
Il Granaio Restaurant100 W MontgomeryMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 419-0674Mon-Thurs 11 am-9 pm, Fri 11 am-10 pm, Sat 3-10 pm, Sun 3-9 pmwww.granaio.com
Authentic Italian cuisine in theOld Towne Grainery in MountVernon. Extensive menu servedwith Italian and Northwest wines,
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Big Scoop Sundae Palace327 E College WayMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 424-3558Daily 11 am-10 pmwww.bigscoopsundaepalace.com
Old fashioned ice cream parlorand restaurant. Open lunch anddinner, featuring a great dinnermenu, gourmet burgers and over 30different ice cream flavors. Haveyour next birthday party here!
Bob’s Burgers and Brew9394 Old Hwy 99Burlington, WA 98233(360) 757-9097Mon-Sat, 6:30 am-10 pm; Sun, 9 am-10 pmwww.bobsburgerandbrew.com
Our motto is “We’re just better.”Enjoy gourmet burgers, salads, agreat Sunday brunch and more.Family dining featuring severallarge TVs, a full-service lounge,great service and great food.
Calico Cupboard Café and BakeryAn award-winning specialty café
and bakery, featuring breakfastsand lunches, vegetarian and glutenfree entrees and bakery, famous cin-namon rolls, cookies and pies. NWwines, microbrews, and espresso.Three locations:121B Freeway DrMount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 336-3107
720 S First StLa Conner, WA 98257 (360) 466-4451901 Commercial AveAnacortes, WA 98221 (360) 293-7315Open Dailywww.calicocupboardcafe.com
Restaurant with outside deckoverlooking Samish Bay. Lunchand dinner featuring wildseafood and aged meats. Pre-mium wines. Friday Smorgas-bord and Sunday Brunch.
Conway Pub and Eatery18611 Main StConway, WA 98238(360) 445-473310 am Daily
Off of I-5 Exit 221 on the TulipRoute. We serve the Ultimate BestBurgers, steaks and “Pan-FriedOysters.” Families welcome. Spir-its added to our menu enhanceour old time atmosphere andgreat hospitality. Family ownedsince 1991.
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full bar and homemade desserts.Take out available. Voted “BestItalian” in the 2009 Best of West-ern Washington.
Kiwanis Salmon BarbecueHillcrest Lodge, 1717 S 13th St,Mount Vernon, WA 98274April 2-24, 11 am-7 pmwww.kiwanisbbq.com: For 15+group reservations, call (360) 428-7028 or (360) 708-5550
Wild Salmon barbecued overAlder, with baked potato, slaw, gar-lic bread, & ice cream. Two servingsizes ONLY $12 or $15. HeatedLodge. (I-5 Exit 225 or 226, headeast and follow signs.) Help us“serve the children of the world.”
La Conner Brewing Company117 S First StLa Conner, WA 98257(360) 466-1415Daily 11:30 amwww.laconnerbrewery.com
Unique Northwest-style brew-pub featuring wood-fired pizzas &other fresh local pub food servedwith our award-winning beers!Enjoy by the cozy fireplace or out-side on the patio.
La Conner Pub & Eatery702 S First StLa Conner, WA 98257(360) 466-9932Open Dailywww.laconnertavern.com
Along the Swinomish Channel,La Conner Pub & Eatery is home
to affordable waterfront, familydining. With full menu options,customer favorites include fish &chips and chowder. Complete barand pull tabs available. Familyowned and operated since 1972.
La Conner Seafood and PrimeRib House614 S First StLa Conner, WA 98257(360) 466-4014Daily 11:30 amwww.laconnerseafood.com
Waterfront restaurant voted theBest Seafood Restaurant in SkagitValley and featured in NorthwestBest Places. Everything preparedfrom scratch, fresh seafood, agedbeef, pasta and chicken result inquality dining.
La Conner Waterfront Café128 S First StLa Conner, WA 98257(360) 466-1579Open 7 days a weekwww.laconnerwaterfrontcafe.com
High quality, good prices andenjoy our unbeatable view. Theentire restaurant muraled byrenowned artist Jerry Ragg. De-lectable lunches served daily 11am-5 pm, open for dinner Fri andSat until 8 pm. Family friendlyand children’s menu.
Max Dale’s Steak & Chop House2030 Riverside DrMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 424-7171
Serving Skagit County since1951. Private dining room featur-ing high back booths. Lunch menuwith several signature salads andsandwiches. Dinner featuringPrime Rib, steaks and seafood.Comfortable and classy martinilounge with daily happy hour.Reservations gladly accepted.
Nell Thorn Restaurant and Pub 116 S First St La Conner, WA 98257(360) 466-4261 Tuesday - Sunday, 11:30 am-9 pm; Monday Dinner: 4-9 pm www.nellthorn.com
Visit this jewel of true North-west dining & a local favorite. Ourunique waterfront location fea-tures a local, sustainable farm totable menu, craft cocktails, finewines and microbrews on tap.Enjoy the channel side view fromour lovely seasonal patio.
Olive Garden1809 Marketplace DrBurlington, WA 98233(360) 757-0480Daily 11 amwww.olivegarden.com
When you’re here, you’re family!Our cuisine is made fresh for youand is inspired by the great chefsof Tuscany. Enjoy all your fa-vorites along with soft breadsticksand endless salad – a genuine Ital-ian dining experience!
Sakura Japanese SteakHouse & Sushi Bar 1830 S Burlington BlvdBurlington, WA 98233(360) 588-4281Open for lunch and dinner dailywww.sakuraburlington.com
Enjoy the quality cuisine of theaward-winning Sakura JapaneseSteak House and Sushi bar, lo-cated freeway close in Burlington.Great food for the whole family,where only high-grade meats andfresh vegetables are served andthere’s NO MSG in any dish.
Honoring and promoting ourbeautiful Skagit Valley by sourc-ing local ingredients to create ourNorthwest inspired menu, servedin a warm and inviting atmos-phere. Handcrafted cocktails andNorthwest beer and wine.
Skagit River Brewing Company 404 S Third StMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 336-288411 am Dailywww.skagitbrew.com
This is the place to come to par-take in the finest Ales & Lagers inthe Northwest. Our Pub offers a va-riety of BBQ items and wood-firedpizzas. Come and have some fun!
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Skagit Valley Casino Resort5984 North Darrk LaneBow, WA 98232(877) 275-2448Open Dailywww.theskagit.com
Located right off I-5 at exit236, Skagit Valley Casino Resortoffers a restaurant to suit everytaste! Skagit Skillet, Market Café,and Skagit Express each offerfantastic food in a unique andfun setting.
Skagit Valley Food Co-op202 S First StMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 336-9777www.skagitfoodcoop.comStock up for your adventure, fea-turing local organic produce, anaward-winning Deli with hot en-trees, espresso, salads, ice cream,juice, smoothies and plenty ofpicnic-ready ingredients. A sweetmercantile with lots of localcrafts and gifts.
Stanwood Grill8628 271st NWStanwood, WA 98292(360) 629-5253Tues-Sun 4:30 pmwww.stanwoodgrill.com
Serving quality dinner anddrinks since 2001, we offer North-west fare with Bistro flare. Menuchoices include fresh seafood,steaks and ribs, as well as pastas,
chicken, specialty salads and agreat bar menu. A full bar pro-vides a wide array of beer, wineand cocktails including an exten-sive martini list.
Subway Sandwiches9660 Old Hwy 99 N Ste BBurlington, WA 98233(360) 707-0434– Sa-Su, 8-9; Mo-Fr, 6-101765 S Burlington Blvd, Burlington (360) 757-1916– Sa-Su 8-10; Mo-Fr, 7-10108A N TownshipSedro Woolley, WA 98284– Sa-Su 8-10; Mo-Fr 7-10(360) 856-57782323 E Section St Mount Vernon, WA 98274– Sa 8-10; Su 9-10; Mo-Fr, 7-10(360) 848-0770
Picnic in the tulips with fresh,delicious SUBWAY sandwiches.Any 3 FOOTLONG’s $18! Free coffee before 9 am!
Trumpeter Public House416 Myrtle StMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 588-4515Mon - Sat from 11 am, Closed Sunwww.trumpeterpublichouse.com
Embracing Skagit Valley’scharm, choosing local family farmsand our own roof-top garden forthe ingredients in our ever chang-ing gluten free menu, we strive topresent the best our Valley has tooffer in a warm, gracious, and com-fortable atmosphere.
Places to Stay Anacortes Inn3006 Commercial AveAnacortes, WA 98221(360) 293-3153 or (800) 327-7976www.anacortesinn.com
On beautiful Fidalgo Island. 44units – AC, microwave, refrigerator,coffee and tea. WIFI and guestworkstation; continental breakfast.Seasonal heated pool. Adjacent topark and playground. Close tomarinas, restaurants and ferries.
Anacortes Ship Harbor Inn5316 Ferry Terminal RdAnacortes, WA 98221(360) 293-5177www.shipharborinn.com
Come to the Sea and Breathe. Re-modeled accommodations withferry and island views. Amenities:Extended Continental Breakfast,luxury bedding and W-Fi, Bistro,Bar and deck w/fireplace overlook-ing the water. Come see why manyof our guests check in and neverleave the Inn until they check out.
Angelsong Retreat Center & Bed& Breakfast19381 County Line RdStanwood, WA 98292(360) 445-3651www.angelsongretreat.com
Enjoy us with a group, signifi-cant other, or just yourself. With 42acres of farm, zen gardens, forest,and stream…all with Puget Soundview… we’re perfect for retreats,reunions, teambuilding, or just vis-
iting the tulips. Wi-Fi & organiccontinental breakfast included.
BEST WESTERN College Way Inn300 W College WayMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 424-4287 or (800) 793-4024www.bestwestern.com/college-wayinn
Seasonally heated outdoorpool, year round hot tub (no jets),and complimentary continentalbreakfast. All rooms have newfurniture, wireless internet access,refrigerator, microwave, cableTV/free HBO. Few pet rooms andkitchenettes. 100% smoke free.Approx. 8 minutes to tulip fields.
Best Western PLUS Skagit Valley Inn2300 Market StMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 428-5678 www.bestwestern.com
120 spacious 600 sq. ft. rooms.Located 5 miles from tulip fields.100% non-smoking, hot buffetbreakfast, free Wi-Fi, dog friendly,microwave & refrigerator as wellas complimentary passes to adja-cent health club.
Candlewood Suites1866 S Burlington BlvdBurlington, WA 98233(360) 755-3300 or 1-888-candle-wood www.candlewoodsuites/burling-tonwa.com
Skagit Valley’s only ExtendedStay hotel, built in 2012. Features83, 100% non-smoking Gue-strooms and 1-Bedroom Suites,
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Cocusa Motel370 W Rio Vista AveBurlington, WA 98233(360) 757-6044 or (800) 628-2257www.cocusamotel.com
63 units, newly remodeled, stan-dard, family, handicap, meetingand jacuzzi rooms. In-room coffee,microwave and refrigerators. Freewireless high-speed internet. Freelocal calls, Cinemax and continen-tal breakfast. Adjacent restau-rant/lounge, near shopping andcasinos. Truck and RV parking.
Days Inn2009 Riverside DrMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 424-4141www.daysinn.com/hotel/04735
I-5 Exit 227 – College Way. Fullservice facility with oversizedrooms. Complimentary DeluxeDaybreak Breakfast. Seasonalheated pool. Free wireless inter-net. Pet friendly. Moreno’s FamilyMexican Restaurant/lounge on-site. Close to shopping centers andcasinos. Meeting rooms available.Free truck parking.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott9384 Old Hwy 99 NBurlington, WA 98233(360) 757-2717www.marriott.com/otsfs
Easy access to I-5. Recently re-
modeled, centrally located andminutes from the Tulip Fields,shopping, dining, and area at-tractions. Enjoy room servicefrom Bob's Burgers and Brew.Indoor pool, 100% smoke-free,and includes complimentarybreakfast. Earn Marriott Re-wards Points.
Fidalgo Country Inn7645 State Route 20Anacortes, WA 98221(360) 293-3494 or (855) 823-5544 www.fidalgocountryinn.com
Our cozy inn is less than a twohour’s drive from Seattle or Van-couver, B.C. on the first of the SanJuan Islands – Fidalgo Island.Newly renovated rooms andplenty of parking for boats, RVs,and even tractor trailers!
Four Points by Sheraton714 Lakeway DrBellingham, WA 98225(360) 671-1011 www.fourpointsbellingham.com
We’re your premier full servicehotel in Bellingham, an ideal loca-tion for group meetings, corporatetravel, weddings, and family vaca-tions, with 132 newly renovatedaccommodations and suites plustwo restaurants and an indoorpool located near tulips and theborder. Earn SPG points duringyour stay.
Hampton Inn & Suites1860 Burlington BlvdBurlington, WA 98233(360) 757-7100
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Feel our award winning Hamp-tonality! Clean, comfortable beds,friendly staff, FREE hot breakfast,FREE wireless internet, indoorpool, hot tub, fitness and businesscenter. Easy access off I-5, nearshopping and restaurants. Min-utes from the tulips.
Holiday Inn Express and Suites900 Andis RdBurlington, WA 98233(360) 755-7338www.holidayinnexpress.com/buringtonwa
100% non-smoking hotel in theheart of tulip country. Offerscomplimentary hot breakfast, in-door heated pool/hot tub, mi-crowave/refrigerators in everyroom and one-bedroom suiteswith comfortable living area per-fect for a family vacation. EarnIHG Rewards.
Hotel Bellwether1 Bellwether WayBellingham, WA 98225(360) 392-3100 www.hotelbellwether.com
A spectacular waterfront hide-away on Bellingham Bay affordingstunning views of the San Juan Is-lands. Experience ChuckanutDrive to the flowers or drive northto Vancouver, BC. Enjoy shops, sa-lons, coffee shops, restaurants,and parks in our unique dogfriendly community.
La Conner Channel Lodge 205 N First StLa Conner, WA 98257(360) 466-1500 or (888) 466-4113www.laconnerlodging.com
Waterfront luxury awaits you!The La Conner Channel Lodgebeckons you to enjoy an elegantgetaway that includes breakfast,parking, Wi-Fi, luxurious bed-ding, fireplaces, TV/DVD player, &private balconies. Enjoy live pianomusic on the weekends & relaxwith our spa services.
La Conner Country Inn107 S Second StreetLa Conner, WA 98257(360) 466-1500 or (888) 466-4113 www.laconnerlodging.com
Come enjoy our charming Inn,lined with cedar-shake siding,filled with warmth and friendli-ness. Make our lobby your homeaway from home. After a memo-rable night’s rest, your complimen-tary continental breakfast awaitsyou. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and parking,and exploring the nearby town.
Majestic Inn and Spa419 Commercial AveAnacortes, WA 98221(360) 299-1400 www.majesticinnandspa.com
The Majestic Inn and Spa, in thehistoric downtown Anacortes, isthe perfect getaway destination,with 52 elegant guest rooms, freshNorthwest dining at the 5th StreetBistro, spectacular Rooftop Loungeand the tranquil Apothecary Spa.
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Marina Inn3300 Commercial AveAnacortes, WA 98221(360) 293-1100 or (800) 231-5198www.marinainnwa.com
Feel confident choosing MarinaInn with our exceptionally cleanrooms, excellent customer serviceand 24 hour Front Desk. Enjoy ourFresh Baked cookies every eveningand Continental Breakfast everymorning. Free wireless. Discountsfor Seniors, Military, and AAA.
Medallion Hotel16710 Smokey Pt BlvdArlington, WA 98223(360) 657-0500www.medallionhotel.net
Our recently renovated roomsare 100% non-smoking and in-clude a complimentary hot break-fast buffet, Free Wi-Fi and a heatedindoor pool and hot tub. We areconveniently located within min-utes of the outlets and casinos.
Skagit Valley Casino Resort5984 North Darrk LaneBow, WA 98232(877) 275-2448www.theskagit.com
The Skagit Hotel offers 103restful rooms, including 29 suiteswith jetted spas and fireplaces.Amenities include an indoorheated pool with retractable roof,dry sauna, hot tub, and fitness
room. Each room comes withHBO movie channels, LCD flatscreen TVs, high-speed internetaccess, coffee maker, and more!
Swinomish Casino and Lodge 12885 Casino DrAnacortes, WA 98221(360) 293-2691 or (888) 288-8883www.sw inomishcasino and-lodge.com
Explore Swinomish Casino &Lodge! Take in the breath-takingviews of the San Juan Islands, Mt.Baker, and Padilla Bay. Enjoy thepatio at 13moons Restaurant andthe excitement of the Casino and10 Sports Bar. Book an event inthe Wa Walton Event Center.
The Heron Inn & Day Spa 117 Maple AveLa Conner, WA 98257(360) 399-1074www.theheroninn.com
Welcome to our warm and ele-gant 10-room inn and day spa.Some suites include Jacuzzi's, fire-places, and two beds. Enjoy ourwarm and inviting living room, li-brary, and garden. All rooms includea scrumptious breakfast, privatebath, flatscreen TV, and DVD player.
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With scenic views of the NorthCascades and Skagit Valley, TheSkagit Ridge Hotel offers 41wellappointed guest rooms fea-turing LCD flat screen TV's, HBOmovie channels, high-speed inter-net access, mini fridge, mi-crowave, coffee maker, and more!Continental breakfast and 24-hour shuttle to Skagit ValleyCasino Resort is also available.
Tulip Inn2200 Freeway DrMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 428-5969 or (800) 599-5969www.tulipinn.net
Deluxe air-conditioned gue-strooms, complimentary conti-nental breakfast, in-room coffee,free local calls, HBO, AM/FMalarm clocks, high speed internet,voice mail, electronic security,kitchen units, near tulip fields,restaurants and shopping. AAAapproved. I-5 Exit 227.
BED AND BREAKFAST
Armstrong House12757 Chilberg RdLa Conner, WA 98257(360) 466-4578www.thearmstronghouse.com
An intimate bed and breakfastjust 1/2 mile from La Conner. Joinus for spectacular mountain and
farmland views from all our rooms,along with a delectable breakfast ina warm, cozy atmosphere.
Chuckanut Manor B&B3056 Chuckanut DrBow, WA 98232(360) 766-6191
One 2-bedroom suite for 1-4people furnished in antiques withkitchen, dining area, living room,bath and Jacuzzi spa. Continentalbreakfast included. Spectacularview and sunset!
Inn at Barnum Point464 South Barnum RdCamano Island, WA 98282(360) 387-2256 or (800) 910-2256www.innatbarnumpoint.com
A short drive from Conway.On the beach on Camano Island,½ hour south of Mount Vernon.Spectacular views, spaciousrooms, queen beds. Fireplaces.Relax as the waves break onshore. Beach walk to spot mi-grating birds. Wake to a brunchbreakfast.
Katy’s Inn503 S Third StLa Conner, WA 98257(360) 466-9909 or (866) 528-9746www.katysinn.com
In the heart of La Conner! Viewof the Channel! Walking distanceto all shops and restaurants! Vic-torian home built in 1882. Fourrooms all with Private Baths. HotTub. Fantastic breakfast. ComeStay with Us!
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Pleasant Ridge B&B14022 Dodge Valley RoadMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 466-2444www.pleasantridgebb.com
Come see why the locals callthis the nicest lodging around.Close to everything that’s goingon, without the noise and crowdsof the city. Situated on three gor-geous country acres of PleasantRidge. Three rooms, private baths,gourmet breakfast.
Whispering Firs B&B19357 Kanako LaneMount Vernon, WA 98274(360) 428-1900 or (800) 428-1992www.whisperingfirs.com
Set on 250 acres overlookingPuget Sound and San Juan islands.Wooded hiking, private fishing andwildlife. Large rooms, astonishingviews, Jacuzzi and full breakfast.Children and pets accepted withprior arrangements. Vic and LindaBenson, Innkeepers.
Wild Iris Inn121 Maple AveLa Conner, WA 98257(800) 477-1400 or (360) 466-1400www.wildiris.com
Comfort and hospitality at itsbest! Romantic 18 room countryinn located four blocks fromdowntown shops. Featuring kingbeds, spa tubs, fireplaces, privatebaths, outside porches and wire-less internet. Complimentary two-course breakfast, served at tablesfor two.
Samish Point by the Bay Cottage(360) 766-6610www.samishpoint.com
Skagit Bay Hideaway(360) 466-2262www.skagitbay.com
RV/CAMPING SITESBurlington-Anacortes KOA6397 N Green RdBurlington, WA 98233(800) 562-9154 or (360) 724-5511www.koa.com/campgrounds/ burlington
Experience quiet country set-ting. Enjoy our Indoor pool andspa, rec hall for groups, free Wi-Fi,beautiful trail along the creek.Spacious full-service RV sites w/Cable, camping cabins & tent sites.Proudly introduce all new DeluxeCabins to leisure you.
Mount Vernon RV Park1229 Memorial HwyMount Vernon, WA 98273(360) 428-8787 or (800) 385-9895
Located next to downtownMount Vernon in the heart ofSkagit Valley. 81 full servicesites including large pull thrus.Picnic tables, immaculate rest-rooms with free showers, 50-ampservice. Free Cable TV.
YOUR SKAGIT VALLEY VISITwww.VisitSkagitValley.com
ANACORTES (360) 293-3832 Anacortes Chamber of Commerce819 Commercial Ave. #FAnacortes, WA 98221www.anacortes.orgWaterfront Festival: June 4-5Anacortes Arts Festival: August 5-7Bier on the Pier: October 7-8
BURLINGTON (360) 757-0994 Burlington Chamber of Commerce520 E Fairhaven Ave.Burlington, WA 98233www.burlington-chamber.comBerry Dairy Days: June 17-19Harvest Festival Pumpkin Pitch:
September 24
CONCRETE (360) 853-8784 Concrete Chamber of Commerce45770 Main St, Concrete, WA 98327www.concrete-wa.comSkagit Eagle Festival: Every full weekend
in JanuaryCascade Days: August 20-21Ghost Walk: Saturdays in October
LA CONNER (360) 466-4778 La Conner Chamber of Commerce511-C Morris St, La Conner, WA 98257Details at www.lovelaconner.comOpening Day Boat Parade: MayClassic Yacht and Car Show: AugustLa Conner Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival:
October Lighted Boat Parade: December
MOUNT VERNON(360) 428-8547 Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce301 W. Kincaid, Mount Vernon, WA 98273www.mountvernonchamber.comRiverwalk Concerts Thursdays July-AugHighland Games: July 9-10Skagit County Fair: August 10-13Skagit Wine & Beer Festival: Nov. 19
SEDRO-WOOLLEY (360) 855-1841 Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce810 Metcalf StSedro-Woolley, WA 98284www.sedro-woolley.comBlast from the Past: June 3-5Loggerodeo: July 2-5Tree Lighting & Parade: December 3 Breakfast with Santa December 10
OTHER EVENTSSkagit River Salmon Festival – September 10 • www.skagitriverfest.org
Festival of Family Farms – October 1-2 • www.festivaloffamilyfarms.com
We receive funding from the town of La Conner, the cities of Anacortes,Burlington, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, and from Skagit County throughhotel/motel tax grants.
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OFFICIAL OFFICIAL
OFFICIAL WINE – Pasek Cellers18279 Fir Island Rd, Mount Vernon, WA (360) 445-4048
www.PasekCellars.com Map 14
OFFICIAL MICROBEER – Anacortes Brewery320 Commercial Ave, Anacortes, WA (360) 588-1720
www.AnacortesRockfish.com Map 6
OFFICIAL COFFEE – Fidalgo Bay Coffee Roasters856 North Hill Blvd, Burlington, WA (360) 757-8818
www.FidalgoBayCoffee.com Map 36
OFFICIAL JEWELRY – Warren Jewelers1126 S Burlington Blvd, Burlington, WA (360) 707-5444
www.WarrenJewelers.net Map 15
OFFICIAL CHOCOLATE – Forté Artisan Chocolate700 S First St, Mount Vernon (360) 588-4859
www.ForteChocolates.com Map 11
OFFICIAL HARD CIDER – Tulip Valley Winery16163 State Route 536, Mount Vernon, WA (360) 428-6894
www.TulipValley.net Map 35
OFFICIAL TOPPING – Aldrich Farms5160 Industrial Pl., Suite #106, Ferndale , WA (360) 380-4216
www.aldrichfarms.com Map 25
Our thanks to the people who entered the 2015 Photo Contest presented by Columbia Bank. Some of their photos are featured in our brochure, including contest winners. To see more, visit the
Photo/Video section of www.tulipfestival.org.
You can purchase our merchandise from the TulipFestival office (311 W Kincaid St, Mount Vernon),from local mechants or at www.TulipFestival.org. Inaddition, these businesses have developed specialtyproducts you can purchase directly from them.
