Welcome to the 2019 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Our Thirty-Sixth Anniversary elcome to the wonder of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Our for everyone. This brochure is your guide everything from field locations, festival celebrates the beauty of fields filled with blooming where to stay and daily events. Whether you live locally or are traveling Wtulips of all colors and varieties. The growers at RoozenGaarde from afar, Skagit Valley is ready for your and Tulip Town offer display gardens worthy of that special photo and discovery. Don’t forget your boots! those unique souvenirs to commemorate your visit. Throughout the month of April, there are many events to enjoy. From the Street Fair or the Lisa Knowles LaConner Parade to a scenic drive through the valley, there is something President, Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Board of Directors

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WHEN to COME? In April! – Least crowded times: Weekdays! Weekends www.tulips.com/bloommap, call us at (360) 428-5959, go to www.tulipfes- are very busy; arrive before 10 am to beat the crowds. The festival is a tival.org, visit www.Facebook.com/SkagitValleyTulipFestival. Tulip crops driving tour, with events MILES apart. Our brochure map is not to scale. rotate, so you WILL need a new map each year. PARKING – Park FREE at the two gardens, RoozenGaarde and Tulip Town. TULIPS – There will be tulips for you to see ALL of April. Tulip Town parking is on Bradshaw Road. RoozenGaarde on Beaver Marsh PLEASE NOTE: Drones are not allowed in the gardens or the fields. Rd. Both have OVERFLOW lots on busy days; flaggers will direct you. SHOW GARDENS – Visiting both RoozenGaarde and Tulip Town is a RoozenGaarde also operates Official PAY parking by some of the tulip must! Over one million spring bulbs are planted in the gardens. Both fields. Parking in designated lots is included with paid RoozenGaarde ad- charge admission; RoozenGaarde tickets can- mission (show your ticket stub) OR your Offi- not be used at Tulip Town and vice versa. Pets cial PAY lot ticket stub is good for ONE are not allowed in the gardens. admission to RoozenGaarde. Admission/park- ing must all occur on the same day. NOTE: too WHEN do TULIPS BLOOM? – Skagit Valley much rain may close lots by the fields. tulips have been farmed here since the early 1900s. Today the “field tulips” are the crops of the Private Parking – Landowners some- Washington Bulb Co., Inc. /RoozenGaarde. The times charge for parking. The money you pay field tulips bloom in April, but weather deter- cannot be used for admission or other parking. mines exactly when. Check bloom status at Shoulder Parking – Very limited! Sheriff’s Officers will issue tickets!

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Event and Activity Listings...... 5-16 Portland, OR Retail & Services...... 10-11 Festival/Tulip Map/Info Stations...... 12-13 WHERE is THE SKAGIT VALLEY Places to Eat...... 17-20 60 miles north of Seattle/60 miles south of Vancouver, BC Places to Stay ...... 20-23 Directly off I-5 – using Exits 221 - 231. See page 3 for Return Visit...... 23 travel details. SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL EVENTS &ACTIVITIES APRIL 1–30 Individual listings start on page 5. See also Map on pages 12-13. SPECIAL EVENTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112131415161718192021222324252627282930 2019 Poster Artist Signing • • • • Anacortes Quilt Walk • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Anacortes Spring Wine Festival • Anacortes Vintage Market • Bethany Covenant Spring Concert • Downtown Mount Vernon Street Fair • • • English Tea at Willowbrook Manor • • • • • • • • Garage Sale, Antiques & More • • Have a Heart Run • Kids Giant Garage Sale • Kiwanis Salmon Barbecue • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Opus Bank Tulip Charm Princess /Hero Party •• PACCAR Open House • Scrapbooking & Crafting Supply Sale • Skagit Chili & Chowder Cook-Off • Skagit Cnty. Historical Museum Exhibit Rcpt. • Spotlight on Skagit • Tulip Pedal • Tulip Run • Tulip Town Children’s Art Table • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Washington Federal Tulip Parade • WoodFest Weekend of Activities ••

ART SHOWS & GALLERIES 1234567891011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Art at the Schoolhouse • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Art Bash • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Art Gallery at Tulip Town • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Art in a Pickle Barn • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Rexville Grange Art Show • • • • • • • • • • Pottery • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

SPECIAL EVENTS FEB, MAR, MAY Key Bank Tulip Ambassador Event February 6 La Conner Daffodil Festival March 1-31 Tulip Days Basketball Tournament March 22-24 SICBA Home & Garden Show March 22-24 Judd & Black Appliance/Peoples Bank Gala Celebration March 28 Skagit Farm to Pint Festival March 30 Art in a Pickle Barn March 29-April 30 Skagit Beer Week March 23-30

VISIT US Online! 2 /SkagitValleyTulipFestival Brochure design by Guy D. Corp, Chief Creative Officer, grafixCORP.com DETAILED travel DIRECTIONS Mechandise info These detailed instructions should help you get from I-5 Exits to the tulip We’re exciting to offer a full line of 2019 merchandise to com- growing area. Exits 230 and 221 are recommended during peak travel times. memorate your trip to the tulips. It’s available at shops throughout the area including RoozenGaarde, Tulip Town, and our office/store EXIT Burlington Exit at 311 W. Kincaid St. in downtown Mount Vernon. Some items, 230 Exit I-5 and head west on SR 20 toward Anacortes such as t-shirts and the full-size poster, are limited, so shop early! Proceed west on SR 20 for 3 miles until you reach Best Rd/Farm To Market Rd; Turn Order 24/7 at www.tulipfestival.org/shop. Left 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. EXIT Conway Exit 221 Exit off Interstate 5 and head west toward LaConner Proceed approximately 0.1 mile. Enter the roundabout and turn onto Fir Island Rd and proceed west 5.1 miles where the road curves to the left and up an incline to a bridge over the . Cross the bridge and continue for 3.1 miles when you will ar- rive at the intersection of Best and Calhoun roads. You are now at the southern edge of 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. EXIT Mount Vernon Exit 226 Exit 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 on McLean 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 proceed 1 mile to Beaver Marsh Rd. At this point you can turn Left onto Beaver Marsh Rd and proceed 0.4 miles to RoozenGaarde. Or, you can proceed on for 1 mile and turn Right onto Bradshaw Rd and proceed 0.5 miles to Tulip Town. As You The quickest route out of the tulip field area is SR 20 Leave Use 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 Pioneer Highway: Enter the roundabout and turn onto Pioneer Highway and proceed south 2.3 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 your end destination.

2019 POSTER ARTIST BEN MANN Ben Mann has made a vibrant and indelible mark on the landscape of his native town of Bellingham, WA with his art. His practice is founded on a BFA in illustration from San Francisco's Academy of Art University. His whimsical style captures the joy of Spring in the Skagit Valley. To see more of his work, visit www.ben-mann.com. 2019 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival www.TulipFestival.org 3 CELEBRATE SPRING AT TULIP TOWN! 15002 Bradshaw Rd., Mount Vernon, WA 98273 FREE PARKING! Purchase cut and potted tulips and garden plants. Visit the Art Gallery and Gift Shop. Enjoy face painting, kite flying, espresso, and eats. Meet 15867 Beaver Marsh Rd. Mount Vernon, WA 98273 2019 Poster Artist Ben Mann April 4, 12, 18 and 26 from 10 am-2 pm. www.tulips.com @roozengaarde Trolley rides 10-4 daily. No drones or pets, service dogs only. Open Daily April 1–30 Admission: Adults $10 Visit our beautiful 5 acre Display Garden planted with over ½ million Dates may vary weekend, $7 weekday; bulbs & featuring an authentic Dutch windmill + 25 acre tulip field + 20 9am–5pm 6-11 years $5.00; Children acre daffodil field! Endless opportunities for awesome photos! Each (later if weather permits) 5 & Under FREE year the entire display garden is replanted with a new layout and design featuring brilliant color combinations, spectacular floral designs, and flowering rivers of deep blue muscari. Stroll the garden and mark your favorite tulips – over 150 flower varieties are on display and labeled for convenience. Our full-color bulb catalog offers FREE TULIP BULBS! Choose from your favorite tulip colors fresh from our fields – buy 4 bunches and get the 5th FREE! • See RoozenGaarde on Facebook & Instagram for updates! • Check out our Bloom Map at www.tulips.com to obtain the most New variety in field – Fringed Rhapsody. Indoor flower show with background up to date and reliable bloom information. Every flower a different color! mural by artist Jennifer Bowman. • New tulip field photo platform for an elevated tulip view! • Special discount offer for bulb orders placed at our garden. • Open year round. Perfect for summer weddings. Our gift shop offers unique items for the home and garden and fresh flowers. Food & espresso available during the Festival. • Admission applies to spring bloom period. $10 weekend admission. $7 weekday admission. Children 5 years and under are always FREE. Parking is FREE. Admission ticket provides free access to all parking areas located at our other RoozenGaarde/WBC fields. World Tulip Summit Society Garden. Veteran’s Memorial Garden honoring all FREE Parking is marked with RoozenGaarde signs. war veterans. Open daily 9am-7pm. Sorry, pets are not allowed. WE SHIP FRESH CUT FLOWERS YEAR ROUND direct from our farm to ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES! www.tulips.com (360) 424-8531

View new 2019 tulip catalogue varieties Windmill display gardens. and unique trial garden.

Ride our trolley for great field photos, Come and enjoy Tulip Town!

and a wondrous view of many colors. Photos © Peter Cherry (360) 424-8152 • www.tuliptown.com /tuliptown 4 2019 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival www.TulipFestival.org SCHEDULE of EVENTS February & March Events Key Bank Tulip Ambassador Event dessert auction (creations supplied Sun., 10 am – 3 pm Tickets include commemorative Maple Hall by the chefs of Swinomish Casino www.sicbahomeshow.com glass, beer, and food tastings, plus live 104 Commercial and Lodge) and fascinating raffle $7/adults; Senior & Military dis- music featuring three local bands. La Conner, WA 98257 items as we celebrate spring in the counts; Kids 15 & under FREE. One Proceeds support Viva Farms. 17 (360) 428-5959 Pacific Northwest! 1 ticket good for all 3 days. February 6, 5 pm. FREE Over 120 vendor booths show- Skagit Beer Week One boy and one girl from Skagit La Conner Daffodil Festival casing top products, services, and Throughout Skagit Valley County will be chosen as Ambassa- La Conner Chamber of Commerce trends for Home & Garden. View March 23 – 30 dor to represent the 2019 Skagit 413 Morris St and enter to win the Playhouses for www.skagitbeerweek.com Valley Tulip Festival. They will La Conner, WA 98257 Charity. Seminars, food trucks, live A 7-day marathon of beer din- meet the governor and participate (360) 466-4778 music, the LEGO© Build Contests, ners, tastings, tap takeovers and in parades, plus other scheduled www.lovelaconner.com Wine/Beer/Spirit Tastings and educational events occurring all appearances. 13 Events entire month of March. much more. 11 over Skagit Valley, ending with the Daffodil fans will enjoy the activ- Skagit Farm to Pint Festival. For Judd & Black Appliance/Peoples ities put together by the La Conner Skagit Farm to Pint Festival complete Calendar of Events visit Bank 2019 Gala Celebration Chamber of Commerce. A complete Presented by the Port of Skagit website. Swinomish Casino & Lodge listing of events and activities can Heritage Flight Museum 12885 Casino Dr be found on their website. 13 15053 Crosswind Dr. Tulip Days Basketball Tournament Anacortes, WA 98221 Burlington, WA 98233 Various gyms throughout Skagit (360) 428-5959 39th Annual SICBA Home & March 30 County March 28, 5:30-9 pm Garden Show www.skagitbeerweek.com/farm- (360) 416-1350 Advance ticket purchase required Skagit County Fairgrounds to-pint-fest March 22 - 24 www.tulipfestival.org 479 W. Taylor St. Tickets: $25-$75 – presale only; Games played 9 am-7 pm daily Help us celebrate spring and the Mount Vernon, WA 98273 only 800 tickets will be sold. www.skagitcounty.net/parks start of our 36th Festival. Delight- (360) 757-6916 Festival featuring local brew and Boys & Girls teams 4th-8th ful entertainment by the Sedro- March 22-24 Hours: bounty includes all Skagit Valley Grades. $285 per team with a four- Woolley High School Chamber Fri., 11 am – 6 pm; breweries pairing their beer with a game guarantee. Daily admission Singers, savory dinner, delectable Sat., 10 am – 7 pm; farmer or local restaurant’s “bite.” for spectators.

Numbers and symbols at end of listings refer to center map. 5 Anacortes Vintage Market Downtown Association. 100s of ju- SCHEDULE of EVENTS NEW Vintage by the Sea ried arts & crafts vendors including Special Events Port of Anacortes Event Center painting and fine art, photography, 1st and Commercial Ave jewelry, clothing, gourmet food 30 Days of April RoozenGaarde April 26-27 stuffs, unique gifts, delicious food With the generous support of 15867 Beaver Marsh Rd www.AnacortesVintageMarket.com court offerings, live entertainment, our sponsors, we are pleased to Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Spend your day browsing the and fun for the whole family. 11 offer “30 Days of April.” April 4, 12, 18, 26 best of repurposed home and gar- Here’s how it works: each day dur- Hours: 2:30 – 6:30 pm den items, gifts, and more! Over 35 English Tea at Willowbrook Manor ing our Festival, we will feature an vendors will showcase home decor, 27420 Minkler Rd. item that a visitor can win from our Anacortes Quilt Walk garden goodies, antiques and up- Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 Festival office at 311 W. Kincaid St, Downtown Anacortes cycled items ready to find a new (360) 218-4585 Mount Vernon. We will pick a ran- (360) 708-3443 home with you. 6 By Reservation on weekends: April dom number each day and the cor- April 1-30, Hours Vary 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 27-28. responding visitor will win the prize. www.fidalgoislandquilters.com Bethany Covenant Spring Concert www.teaandtour.com Watch www.tulipfestival.org and Guild members proudly display Bethany Covenant Church $30 per person Reserve your spot for an English www.Facebook.com/SkagitValley- traditional, contemporary, modern, 1318 S 18th St TulipFestival for winners. Mount Vernon, WA 98274 Tea session at our elegant manor and art quilts in Downtown busi- house, including a tour of the nesses. View quilts and dine and (360) 424-9399 2019 Photo Contest presented by grounds and art exhibit. Find out shop along the way! Maps available Sat, April 27, 7 pm more on website. 9 North Coast Credit Union at participating merchants and the www.bccmv.net Our annual Photo Contest is Anacortes Visitor Center. A sanc- After a day in the tulips come as running on our Facebook page. Garage Sale, Antiques & More tioned Tulip Festival event. 6 you are to this uplifting concert fea- Skagit County Fairgrounds Check www.Facebook.com/Skag- turing excellent choirs of all ages itValleyTulipFestival in early 479 W Taylor St Anacortes Spring Wine Festival and the joyful sounds of the Mount Vernon, WA 98273 March for details. Submit your Port of Anacortes Event Center Bethany Bells. Free admission and photos and view entries, with (360) 416-1350 1st & Commercial Ave refreshments after the program. 18 winning photos utilized in our April 12 & 13, 9 am - 4 pm Anacortes, WA 98221 $3 admission; parking $3 2020 brochure. Thanks for re- Downtown Mount Vernon membering to obey the rules at (360) 293-7911 www.skagitcounty.net/garagesale Street Fair the gardens and in the fields. April 13 Over 150 Vendors! Great Food! Tickets on-line at: S. First Street Live Music! Hand Crafted Items! 11 2019 Poster Artist Ben Mann www.anacortes.org/wine Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Poster Signings Event combines regional vintners (360) 336-3801 10th Annual Have a Heart 2.5k Ben will sign your poster and and local restaurants, resulting in April 19 - 21, Fri & Sat 10 am-6 pm, and 5k Family Fun Run/Walk have other pieces available at: great wine-tasting, wonderful Sun 10 am -5 pm Community Action of Skagit Tulip Town appetizers and a charming view! www.mountvernondowntown.org County 15002 Bradshaw Rd Tickets include a souvenir tasting www.facebook.com/tulipfestival- Edgewater Park Mount Vernon, WA 98273 glass and the option to purchase streetfair 600 Behrens Millett Rd April 4, 12, 18, 26 wine (no open containers on the 35th Annual Tulip Festival Street Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Hours: 10 am - 2 pm festival grounds, please). 6 Fair, presented by the Mount Vernon (360) 588-5737

6 2019 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival www.TulipFestival.org April 27, 9 am Opus Bank Tulip Charm PACCAR Technical Center Open both professional and amateurs. www.haveaheartrun.org Princess/Hero Party House $15 gets you six samples and a vote Join us for our 10th annual family Outlet Shoppes of Burlington 12479 Farm To Market Rd (a large portion of your favorite). 31 fun run benefitting Community Ac- (at the Children’s Museum) Mount Vernon, WA 98273 tion. When you run with us, you’re 448 Fashion Way 1 mile N of SR 20 Spotlight on Skagit 2019 helping people find the tools and Burlington, WA 98233 (360) 757-8311 Hosted by Economic Development support they need to get out of (360) 428-5959 April 13, 11 am-3 pm ONLY - FREE Alliance of Skagit County poverty. Create a team, raise pledges, April 27-28 Our 242-acre site provides test Van Zyverden’s Bulb Warehouse and help us inspire hope. 12 Tickets: $15 each at www.event- and development for PACCAR divi- 12035 Higgins Airport Way brite.com, parents free sions, including Kenworth, Peterbilt, Burlington, WA 98233 Kids Giant Garage Sale April 27: Two Sessions: 1 pm and DAF trucks. The tour high- (360) 336-6114 Burlington Community Center and 2:30 pm. You and your chil- lights test labs and trucks manufac- April 10, 4 pm-7 pm 1011 Greenleaf Ave. dren are invited to come and tured by PACCAR. Come see our www.skagit.org Burlingon, WA 98233 meet Cinderella brought to life by trucks and how we test them! 22 A business-to-business trade (360) 755-9649 Enchanting Events™. Children show attended by 500+ people. $15 per booth, 18 years and under Scrapbooking and Crafting will enjoy meeting Cinderella Featuring second annual Innova- April 20, 9 am – noon (complete with opportunity for Supply Sale www.burlingtonwa.gov/parksandrec Burlington Parks and Rec Center tion Speakers Forum showcasing pictures), get a special tulip the world-class innovation being Where kids make and take the cookie and juice, be read a story, 900 E Fairhaven Ave Burlingon, WA 98233 generated right here in Skagit cash! You’ll find new-to-you toys, get an autographed photo, and do (360) 755-9649 County. Come get to know our local sports equipment, games, puz- a craft, plus more. Parents must zles, books, and more at this fun April 27, 9 am-noon businesses and win great door stay during the event; free coffee sale. Booths sell out fast, so don’t $25 per booth prizes. Everyone welcome and ad- for parents. delay if your child is interested in www.burlingtonwa.gov/parksandrec mission is free! 17 April 28: One Session: 1-2:30 participating. 10 Great deals! Come browse the pm. You and your children are in- many booths of paper, stickers, pens, Tulip Pedal – 36th Annual vited to come and meet Spider Guy Kiwanis Salmon Barbecue art stuff, craft supplies, and more Safe Kids Northwest brought to life by Enchanting Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S 13th St priced to sell! Bring a bag, La Conner Middle School Events™ and real-life first respon- Mount Vernon, WA 98274 checks/cash, for quick sales and enjoy 503 N Sixth April 6 - 28, 11 am-7 pm ders. Children will get to do an ob- shopping for “crafty” supplies! 10 stacle course, a “laser” maze, learn La Conner, WA 98257 www.kiwanisbbq.com: For 15+ (360) 708-2454 about fire safety, see a real Skagit Chili & Chowder Cook-Off group reservations, call either (360) April 20 428-7028 or (360) 708-5550 firetruck, and learn about heart Farmstrong Brewing Co. and pulse rates. There will be an 110 Stewart Rd www.thetulippedal.com. Wild Salmon barbecued over www.active.com for registration Alder, with baked potato, slaw, gar- opportunity for pictures; each Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Registration from 7 am-Noon. lic bread, & ice cream. Two serving child will get an autographed (360) 428-8547 sizes ONLY $12 or $15. Heated photo, a certificate of completion, April 6, 1 pm-4 pm Course open until 4 pm. Lodge. (I-5 Exit 225 or 226, head juice and a special tulip cookie. www.mountvernonchamber.com Ride on your own on 20, 40 and east and follow signs). Help us Parents must stay during the event; 3rd Annual Skagit Chili & Chow- 60-mile routes, or ride all three! “serve the children of the world.” 4 free coffee for parents. 2 der Cook-Off – where you choose Pre-registration: $35. Day-of: $40. the winner! Sample entries from Kids 14 and under free. 13

Numbers and symbols at end of listings refer to center map. 7 Tots will be here again, along with Bring your appetite for this SCHEDULE of EVENTS the Scouts Pinewood Derby! Be “All you can eat” breakfast of Special Events – cont’d sure to check out the incredible eggs, omelets, pancakes, bacon projects created by the students! and more. All for only $8. Pro- Tulip Run – 34th Annual wacky impromptu entries welcome. Prizes will be awarded for their ceeds from the breakfast support Skagit Regional Airport Line up for the parade in the Port of best work on Sunday! 3 Veterans’ activities. 3 Burlington, WA 98233 Skagit complex. Entry forms avail- (360) 540-4399 able on-line at www.tulipfestival.org Eagle Haven Winery April 6, 9:30 am start or at Washington Federal Skagit 8243 Sims Rd www.tuliprun.com County branches. 13 Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 Art Shows & Join us. Be a part of Skagit Valley (360) 856 – 6248 Tulip Festival’s premier running WoodFest: Timber to Tech April 27th, 11 am-5 pm Galleries event. This scenic 2 mile or 10K Weekend Activities www.eaglehavenwinery.com Art at the Schoolhouse course is flat and fast on gravel This year we are excited to con- Join us April 27 as local wood Art at the Schoolhouse packed trails. It's an experience the tinue our new theme, Timber to artist Tomas Vrba puts on an ex- Christianson’s Nursery whole family will enjoy. Free to 10 Tech, featuring student technology hibit of professional chainsaw 15806 Best Rd and under (to encourage you) and exhibits, woodworking displays carving under the pavilion. Rock Mount Vernon, WA 98273 free to 70 and older (you deserve and additional events at multiple painting with artist Carly Howard (360) 466-3821 it!). 11-14 $10 or $20 with shirt. locations in Sedro-Woolley. All as well as gourmet food truck cui- April 1-30, 10 am-5 pm Otherwise, $20 or $30 w/shirt. Info with FREE ADMISSION! For more sine will be available. 9 www.stanwoodarts.com and register on-line. 17 information visit www.sedro-wool- ley.com/events. 3 9 The Stanwood Camano Arts English Tea at Willowbrook Guild returns to the historic school- Tulip Town Children’s Art Table Manor house at Christianson’s Nursery Tulip Town Event locations: 27421 Minkler Rd Sedro-Woolley High School where we will be offering paintings, 15002 Bradshaw Rd Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 photography, rustic garden art, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 1235 Third St (360) 218 – 4585 Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 stained glass, mixed media, metal (360) 424-8152 April 27, 10 am-6 pm sculptures, and jewelry. 23 Mon - Thurs, 10 am-3:30 pm (360) 855-1841 www.teaandtour.com Sat. April 27th 9-4 www.tuliptown.com Reserve your seat for an Eng- ART BASH! Sun. April 28th 10-3 See complete listing on page 4. lish Tea at our elegant Manor Presented by Skagit Artists Sedro-Woolley’s Career and House, including a tour of the Carnation Building Washington Federal Tulip Parade Technology Education will be host- grounds and art exhibit. For more 117 N First St First Street, La Conner, WA 98257 ing WoodFest, where regional stu- information, including fees, visit Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 428-5959 dents showcase their industrial our website. 9 April 6-21 10:30 am – 5:30 pm April 13, 2 pm skills in woodworking, technology Reception: April 5, 5:30 – 8 pm www.tulipfestival.org and more! Not only can you look American Legion Pancake www.Skagitartists.com/annual- Day of parade entries welcome! forward to vendors with hand- Breakfast art-bash. The 33rd Annual Kiwanis Club of crafted wood products, but also 701 Murdock St You are invited to our down- La Conner Not So Impromptu Tulip enjoy demonstrations and displays Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 town Mount Vernon exhibition in Parade. Join in the fun as a spectator of woodworking and turning from (360) 333 – 8213 a NEW LOCATION! ART BASH! or participant. No entry is too small; local master craftsmen. Toys for April 28 Our 2-week art show features a

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Key MILEAGE Information Official INFORMATION (approximate values) Stations Tulip Office to Roozengaarde: 3.7 miles Tulip Festival Office: (I-5 Exit 226) 311 W Kincaid, Tulip Office to Tulip Town: 4.8 miles Mount Vernon, WA – 7 days a week 9am-5pm during April Tulip Office to Best and McLean Rd: 5.3 miles Skagit River Produce: (I-5 Exit 221) 19193 SR 534, Mount Vernon, WA Conway to Best and Calhoun Rd: 8.3 miles Conway Foods: (I-5 Exit 221) 18707 Main St, Conway, WA I-5 and SR 20 to Best and McLean Rd: 5.6 miles Skagit’s Own Fish Market: (I-5 Exit 230) 18042 SR 20, Burlington, WA Distance between Roozengaarde and Tulip Town: 1.8 miles Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites: (I-5 Exit 230) 900 Andis Rd, Burlington, WA TOILETS At all events, Visitor Centers, Info Stations, Festival Office, and Additional Locations: All Skagit County Visitor Information Centers corner of Beaver Marsh Rd and McLean Rd 12 5 Mi. North 7 21 Bellingham 19mi. 16

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14 2019 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival www.TulipFestival.org Christianson’s Nursery Valley Gardens. Sandwiches, 15806 Best Rd homemade soups, salads, and SCHEDULE of EVENTS Mount Vernon, WA 98273 desserts! 19 Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries (360) 466-3821 Daily 9 am-6 pm South Fork Farms Anacortes Brewery/ (360) 856-6248 www.christiansonsnursery.com 19115 Dike Rd Rockfish Grill Fri: 11 am-7 pm; “An enticing selection of com- Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Anacortes Brewery/ Sat & Sun: 11 am-6 pm mon and uncommon plants.” (360) 840-3666 Rockfish Grill www.EagleHavenWinery.com Largest selection of roses, peren- Daily in April: 11 am-4 pm 320 Commercial Ave Join us at the Woodfest Week- nials & trees in NW Washington. Also open by appointment Anacortes, WA 98221 end of Activities on April 27-28. Browse our greenhouses, 1888 www.alpacasofsouthforkfarms.com (360) 588-1720 Or come by and taste our wines Schoolhouse, antiques & gift shop Have you ever fed an alpaca? www.anacortesrockfish.com and check us out. Wines at special and greet resident animals. Chris- These beautiful animals will Enjoy our full menu and great pricing for Woodfest. Follow us on tianson’s is a NW Flower & Gar- capture your heart. Shop selection of in-house craft beers, Facebook, email us at info@eagle- den Show People’s Choice Award Bunkhouse Boutique, with “all wine and cocktails. Live music havenwinery.com. 9 Winner. 23 things alpaca,” for yarn, gar- weekly. 6 ments, scarves, gloves, and chil- Farmstrong Brewing Co. RoozenGaarde dren’s items. We’re a one-of- Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen 110 Stewart Rd Division of Washington Bulb Co., a-kind store, open all year! 8 Two locations: Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Inc. 11937 Higgins Airport Way (360) 873-8852 15867 Beaver Marsh Rd Tulip Town Burlington, WA 98233 Hours: Mon 3 pm-close, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 15002 Bradshaw Rd 601 W Holly St Tue - Sun Noon-close (360) 424-8531 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Bellingham, WA 98225 www.farmstrongbrewing.com www.tulips.com (360) 424-8152 (360) 752-3377 Pet and family friendly 31 See complete listing on page 4. www.tuliptown.com Opens 11am daily See complete listing on page 4. www.chuckanutbreweryand- La Conner Brewing Company Skagit Valley Gardens kitchen.com 117 S First St 18923 Peter Johnson Rd WSU Discovery Garden All ages welcome at both brew- La Conner, WA 98257 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 16650 State Route 536 eries. Enjoy the Kitchen in Belling- (360) 466-1415 (360) 424-6760 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 ham with its locally inspired fresh Daily 11:30 am Open daily 9 am- 6 pm Open Dawn-Dusk local menu and the South Nut tast- www.laconnerbrewery.com www.skagitvalleygardens.com Enjoy a stroll through this won- ing room on Airport Way where Unique Northwest-style family- Retail Garden Center with derful garden showcasing plants you can enjoy Award-winning Eu- friendly brewpub featuring wood- greenhouses filled with annuals, that do well in the Pacific Northwest. ropean style beers at both loca- fired pizza, burgers and other hanging baskets and garden Docents available weekends. 30 tions. Open every day with fresh local pub fare served with accessories. Gift Boutique “The outdoor seating too! 16 17 our small-batch, hand-crafted Root Cellar” is filled with unique beers. Enjoy by the fireplace or on gifts, jewelry, and home décor. Eagle Haven Winery the garden terrace. 13 Field of Beans Cafe, serving 8243 Sims Rd lunch daily inside Skagit Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 cont’d on next page

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La Conner Sips www.skagitcrest.com or Pop Up Wine Tasting deck or at the gift and art exhibit. Wine Bar, Bottle Shop and More! www.facebook.com/skagitcrest/ Perry and Carlson Art Gallery Helicopter rides and BBQ all 608 S. First Street Skagit Crest produces pre- 504 S First St weekend, weather permitting. 32 La Conner, WA mium wines from grapes locally Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 610-9773 grown in our Sedro-Woolley (360) 428-5959 Valley Shine Distillery www.laconnersips.com vineyard. Visit us at our La Con- April 19-20, Noon-6 pm 320 S First St. Wine tasting, flights and glass ner tasting room on the board- www.tulipfestival.org Mount Vernon, WA 98273 pours, tap beer and large “small walk north of Gilkey Square. We $15 per person, must be 21; (360) 853-6702 plates,” indoor and oudoor seating – are delighted to share a true taste tickets on sale at door or online at Tue - Thu 11 am-8:30 pm dogs welcome outside! Live music of Skagit Valley. 13 www.eventbrite.com. 11 Fri-Sat 11 am-9:30 pm Saturdays 4-6 pm during April. See Sun 9 am-6 pm (brunch served) our Facebook page www.face- Skagit Farm to Pint Festival Tulip Valley Winery Mon closed book.com/laconnersips/events for And Skagit Beer Week 16163 State Route 536 www.valleyshinedistillery.com Paint n Sip events. 13 See complete listings on page 5 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Valley Shine Distillery provides March 23-30 (360) 428-6894 an inviting atmosphere to enjoy Pasek Cellars Winery various locations Mon-Thurs 11 am-5 pm small batch spirits, craft cocktails 18729 Fir Island Rd www.skagitbeerweek.com 17 Fri-Sun 11am-6 pm and unique local cuisine. With Mount Vernon, WA 98273 www.tulipvalley.net seven spirits to choose from, there (360) 445-4048 Tulip Foundation of Skagit Valley We’re the home of the Official is something for everyone. All 11 am-5 pm, Year Round; Pop Up Wine Tasting Hard Cider, so stop by the Big Red ages welcome. 11 Special Tulip Festival hours La Conner Sips Barn for award winning wine and 11 am-6 pm daily 608 S First St. cider. Enjoy a glass on the www.pasekcellars.com La Conner, WA 98257 Pasek Cellars crafts unique and (360) 428-5959 delicious wines from NW and April 4, 11, 18 and 25 tropical fruits, plus Washington grapes. Stop by our tasting room Noon- 6 pm at Exit 221 at the Conway Skagit www.tulipfestival.org Barn and sample the Official Tulip $15 per person, must be 21; Festival wines. 14 tickets on sale at door or online at www.eventbrite.com. Skagit Crest Vineyard & Winery Enjoy tastes of the Official 105 N First St, Suite 1 Wines of the Festival as we bring La Conner, WA 98257 Pasek Cellars to you. Fee in- (360) 333-9819 cludes souvenir wine tasting Sat-Sun April-Oct Noon-6 pm; glass and 3 samples. Proceeds Nov-Mar Noon-5 pm; April also will help purchase the 2020 Fri Noon – 6 pm poster art. 13

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16 2019 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival www.TulipFestival.org Places to Eat www.anacortesrockfish.com Anthony’s Restaurants 8822 Quil Ceda Parkway Home of the Official Festi- Cap Sante Marina Tulalip, WA 98271 13Moons Restaurant at val beer, the Rockfish Grill 1207 Q Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221 (360) 716-3605 Swinomish Casino and Lodge features Northwest food made (360) 588-0333 www.bobsburgersandbrew 12885 Casino Dr with fresh local ingredients Anthony's Hearthfire Grill tulalip.com Anacortes, WA 98221 and beers made right next (360) 527-3473 Our motto is “We’re just better.” (360)293-2691 or (855)794-6563 door at the Anacortes Brewery. Anthony's at Squalicum Harbor Enjoy gourmet burgers, salads, a great Sunday brunch and more. www.swinomishcasinoand- Family friendly. Live music (360) 647-5588 Family dining featuring several lodge.com every week. Both on Bellwether Way, Dine in our beautiful 13moons large TVs, a full-service lounge, Bellingham, WA great service and great food. Restaurant and watch as your Anelia’s Kitchen and Stage www.anthonys.com meal is prepared in our exhibition 513 S. 1st St Dedicated to a truly Northwest Bow Corner Pub kitchen. Swinomish Casino & La Conner, WA 98257 dining experience, Anthony's has 14565 Allen West Rd Lodge also offers the Carvers Café (360) 399-1805 earned the reputation for the Bow, WA 98232 and two fast, casual dining op- www.aneliaskitchenandstage.com finest fresh seafood with an un- (360) 757-6113 tions including Fatburger and compromising commitment to www.BowCornerPub.com Manchu Wok. We offer a diverse, seasonal menu with a focus on family quality and value. Take a break from the traffic! Family friendly, featuring house Adrift Polish recipes and northwest fare made in house with fresh, Big Scoop Sundae Palace smoked meats, local beef burgers 510 Commercial Ave and so much more to eat. Rotating local ingredients. In addition, 327 E College Way Anacortes, WA 98221 taps of micro brews, large spirits Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 588-0653 we have a full bar featuring selection, and great cocktails. Mon - Sat house infused vodkas and live (360) 424-3558 Friendly staff and a beautiful beer Menu available on Facebook/Yelp/ music for your enjoyment Daily 11 am-10 pm garden with a lovely view. Trip Advisor every weekend. www.bigscoopsundaepalace.com A reflection of our community: Old fashioned ice cream parlor Burgermaster swell food, provocative art, inspir- Annie’s Pizza Station and restaurant. Open lunch and 2030 Freeway Dr ing literature, and the cama- 44568 State Route 20 dinner, featuring a great dinner Mount Vernon, WA 98273 raderie of friends. Creative menu Concrete, WA 98237 menu, gourmet burgers and over (360) 899-4075 featuring natural beef, pork, (360) 853-7227 38 different ice cream flavors to Open daily, Sun-Thurs. 10 am-9 seafood, seasonal fruit & vegeta- Tues-Sat, 11 am-9 pm choose from. Have your next birth- pm, Fri-Sat. 10 am-10 pm bles, wines & beers, sourcing for www.anniespizzastation.net day party here! www.burgermaster.biz/mount- Skagit and Island Counties when- vernon The best pizza anywhere, well ever possible. Classic drive-in with car-hop worth the trip through breathtak- Bob’s Burgers and Brew 9394 Old Hwy 99 service, take-out window, outside Anacortes Brewery/ ing Upper Skagit Valley. We use picnic area. Great food – grass-fed Burlington, WA 98233 Rockfish Grill only the finest ingredients, beef burgers, fish & chips, plus 320 Commercial Ave preparing freshly handcrafted (360) 757-9097 shakes and desserts. Watch for Anacortes, WA 98221 pizzas, sandwiches, salads, soups www.bobsburgersandbrew summer cruise-ins on Fridays. (360) 588-1720 and pasta. Family Friendly. burlington.com cont’d on next page

17 Places to Eat – cont’d Farmhouse Restaurant With over 250,000 possible ways 13724 La Conner Whitney Rd to order a burger (and with great Calico Cupboard Café and Bakery www.coaeatery.com Mount Vernon, WA 98273 hot dogs), everyone will enjoy their An award-winning specialty café Step inside a COA Restaurant (360) 466-4411 visit. Free peanuts available! and bakery, featuring breakfasts and you’re instantly in old Mex- 7 am-9 pm Daily (April) and lunches, vegetarian and gluten ico, with décor as authentic as www.thefarmhouserestaurant.net Fred Meyer free entrees and bakery, famous cin- the menu. With soft lighting, col- A Skagit Valley Landmark, 920 S Burlington Blvd namon rolls, cookies and pies. NW ors, art, music and wonderful Country charm, and home-style Burlington, WA 98233 wines, microbrews, and espresso. aromas coming from the kitchen, cooking. Traditional turkey dinners, (360) 757-9100 Three locations: the stage is set for a superb yummy sandwiches and salads, www.fredmeyer.com 121B Freeway Dr dining experience. freshly-baked desserts, including Our full service deli and bakery Mount Vernon, WA 98273 our famous Mile-High lemon have everything from hot entrees and delicious sandwich fixings to (360) 336-3107 Conway Pub and Eatery meringue pie. Bus tours welcome. 18611 Main St fresh donuts. Your picnic lunch in the tulips will be a delight! 720 S First St Conway, WA 98238 Fireweed Terrace Restaurant & Lounge @ Eaglemont La Conner, WA 98257 (360) 445-4733 Kiwanis Salmon Barbecue 10 am Daily 4800 Eaglemont Dr (360) 466-4451 Mount Vernon, WA 98274 Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S 13th St, Off of I-5 Exit 221 on the Tulip (360) 428-1954 Mount Vernon, WA 98274 901 Commercial Ave Route. We serve the Ultimate Best Mon - Thu 11 am-8 pm, Fri 11 April 6-28, 11 am-7 pm Anacortes, WA 98221 Burgers, steaks and “Pan-Fried am-9 pm, Sat 9:30 am-9 pm, www.bbq.com: For 15+ group (360) 293-7315 Oysters.” Families welcome. Spir- Sun 9:30 am-8 pm reservations, call (360) 428-7028 Open Daily its added to our menu enhance our www.fireweedterrace.com or (360) 708-5550 www.calicocupboardcafe.com old time atmosphere and great hos- A dining experience fusing a Wild Salmon barbecued over pitality. Family owned since 1991. casual atmosphere incorporat- Alder, with baked potato, slaw, gar- Chuckanut Manor Seafood & Grill ing contemporary American lic bread, & ice cream. Two serving 3056 Chuckanut Dr C-SQUARE & Third Street Cafe cuisine with inspirations of in- sizes ONLY $12 or $15. Heated Bow, WA 98232 309 S Third St ternational tastes and seasonal Lodge. (I-5 Exit 225 or 226, head (360) 766-6191 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 local ingredients. Plus a full bar, east and follow signs.) Help us Tues - Sat, 11:30 am; C-SQUARE : (360) 542-5020 rotating beer taps, beautiful “serve the children of the world.” Sunday Brunch 10:30 am Third Street Cafe: (360) 542-5022 views of and www.chuckanutmanor.com C-SQUARE : 7 am-7 pm daily Olympics, even pet-friendly La Conner Brewing Company Restaurant with outside deck Third Street Cafe: seasonal outdoor dining. 117 S First St overlooking Samish Bay. Lunch and M-Fri 11 am, Sat-Sun 9 am La Conner, WA 98257 dinner featuring wild seafood and www.csquare.coop Five Guys (360) 466-1415 aged meats. Premium wines. Friday An extension of the Skagit Val- 1870 Marketplace Dr Daily 11:30 am Smorgasbord and Sunday Brunch. ley Food Co-op, C-SQUARE is Burlington, WA 98233 www.laconnerbrewery.com home to Third Street Cafe, a cof- (360) 757-8677 Unique Northwest-style family- COA fee bar, bakery, ice cream shop, 11 am–10 pm every day friendly brewpub featuring wood- 102 S 10th St and charcuterie. Third Street Cafe Also serving you in: fired pizzas, burgers and other Mount Vernon, WA 98273 is a full-service restaurant and bar Bellingham, Lakewood, Longview, fresh local pub fare served with (360) 840-1938 that features dishes made from Marysville, Puyallup, Tacoma our small-batch, hand-crafted Mon-Sat: 11 am-9 pm, scratch with local ingredients plus www.fiveguys.com/order-on- beers. Enjoy by the fireplace or on Sun 11 am – 4 pm a unique wine list. line.aspx the garden terrace. • Three Restaurants • Two Hotels • Best Slots • Live Entertainment

CASINO• RESORT On I-5 at Exit 236 • theskagit.com • 877-275-2448 18 2019 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival www.TulipFestival.org La Conner Pub & Eatery ing high back booths. Lunch menu Olive Garden Sakura Japanese Steak House & 702 S First St with several signature salads and 1809 Marketplace Dr Sushi Bar La Conner, WA 98257 sandwiches. Dinner featuring Burlington, WA 98233 1830 S Burlington Blvd (360) 466-9932 Prime Rib, steaks and seafood. (360) 757-0480 Burlington, WA 98233 Open Daily Comfortable and classy martini Daily 11 am (360) 588-4281 www.laconnertavern.com lounge with daily happy hour. www.olivegarden.com Open for lunch and dinner daily Along the Swinomish Chan- Reservations gladly accepted. When you’re here, you’re family! www.sakuraburlington.com nel, La Conner Pub & Eatery is Our cuisine is made fresh for you Enjoy the quality cuisine of the home to affordable waterfront, Nell Thorn Restaurant and Pub and is inspired by the great chefs award-winning Sakura Japanese family dining. With full menu 116 S First St of Tuscany. Enjoy all your fa- Steak House and Sushi bar, lo- vorites along with soft breadsticks cated freeway close in Burlington. options, customer favorites in- La Conner, WA 98257 (360) 466-4261 and endless salad – a genuine Ital- Great food for the whole family, clude fish & chips and chowder. ian dining experience! where only high-grade meats and Tuesday - Sunday, 11:30 am-9 pm; Complete bar and pull tabs fresh vegetables are served and available. Family owned and op- Monday Dinner: 4-9 pm Ristretto Coffee Lounge & Wine Bar there’s NO MSG in any dish. erated since 1972. www.nellthorn.com 416 South First St Visit this jewel of true North- Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Seeds Bistro & Bar La Conner Seafood and Prime west dining & a local favorite. Our (360) 336-0951 623 Morris St Rib House unique waterfront location fea- Mon-Tue 7 am-6 pm La Conner, WA 98257 614 S First St tures a local, sustainable farm to Wed-Sat 7 am-8 pm (360) 466-3280 La Conner, WA 98257 table menu, craft cocktails, fine Closed Sunday except in April Daily 11 am-9 pm (360) 466-4014 wines and microbrews on tap. open 8 am-6 pm www.seedsbistro.com Daily 11:30 am Enjoy the channel side view from www.ristrettocoffeelounge.com Honoring and promoting our www.laconnerseafood.com our lovely seasonal patio. Located in charming, historic beautiful Skagit Valley by sourc- Waterfront restaurant voted the downtown Mount Vernon, we’re a ing local ingredients to create our Best Seafood Restaurant in Skagit Olde Towne Grainery Tearoom & locally owned and operated coffee Northwest inspired menu, served Valley and featured in Northwest Galleria and wine bar featuring Victrola in a warm and inviting atmos- Best Places. Everything prepared 100 E Montgomery St, Ste 240 Coffee, a rotating wine and beer phere. Handcrafted cocktails and from scratch, fresh seafood, aged Mount Vernon, WA 98273 list and tasty food options. Enjoy a Northwest beer and wine. beef, pasta and chicken result in (360) 419-9090 great drink, local art and see why quality dining. Daily 11 am-4 pm (closed Mon.) Ristretto was voted “Best Coffee www.facebook.com/OldeTowne and Cafe” in Skagit Valley. cont’d on next page Max Dale’s Steak & Chop House Grainery 2030 Riverside Dr A relaxing, warm, cozy spot in Mount Vernon, WA 98273 an early 1900s historical granary (360) 424-7171 building in downtown Mount Ver- Lunch Mon - Fri 11:30 am non, our menu offers various lev- Dinner Daily 4 pm els from the Queen's Tea, (salad, www.maxdales.com quiche, finger sandwiches, scones Serving Skagit County since and desserts) to an afternoon re- 1951. Private dining room featur- freshment of lighter fare and tea.

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Skagit Valley Food Co-op 2323 E Section St Anacortes Ship Harbor Inn Best Western PLUS Skagit Valley 202 S First St Mount Vernon, WA 98274 5316 Ferry Terminal Rd Inn Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Mon-Sun 8 am-10 pm Anacortes, WA 98221 2300 Market St (360) 336-9777 (360) 293-5177 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 www.skagitfoodcoop.com The Skagit Casino Resort www.shipharborinn.com (360) 428-5678 Stock up for your adventure, 5984 North Darrk Lane Come to the Sea and Breathe. www.bestwestern.com featuring local organic produce, Bow, WA 98232 Remodeled accommodations Located next to the beautiful an award-winning Deli with hot (877) 275-2448 with ferry and island views. Skagit River, we’ve recently been entrees, espresso, salads, ice Open Daily Amenities: Extended Continental remodeled with over-sized guest www.theskagit.com cream, juice, smoothies and Breakfast, luxury bedding and W- rooms. Guests enjoy a free break- plenty of picnic-ready ingredients. Located right off I-5 at exit 236, Fi, Bistro, Bar and deck w/fire- fast, with a variety of options, in- A sweet mercantile with lots of Skagit Valley Casino Resort offers local crafts and gifts. a restaurant to suit every taste! place overlooking the water. Come cluding organic oatmeal. Enjoy Encore, Market Buffet, and Ex- see why many of our guests check fresh baked cookies in the lobby. Subway Sandwiches press Eats each offer fantastic in and don’t want to leave. Picnic in the tulips with fresh, food in a unique and fun setting. Candlewood Suites delicious SUBWAY sandwiches. BEST WESTERN College Way Inn 1866 S Burlington Blvd Any 3 FOOTLONG’s $22.99! Trumpeter Public House 300 W College Way Burlington, WA 98233 www.order.subway.com Family Restaurant and Bar Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 755-3300 or Free coffee before 9 am! 416 Myrtle St (360) 424-4287 or (800) 793-4024 www.candlewoodsuites/burling- 9660 Old Hwy 99 N Ste B Mount Vernon, WA 98273 www.bestwestern.com/college- tonwa.com Burlington, WA 98233 (360) 588-4515 wayinn Skagit Valley’s exclusive Ex- Mon-Thu 7 am-9 pm Tues - Sat from 11 am Seasonally heated outdoor tended Stay. Stay one night or one Fri 7 am-10 pm www.trumpeterpublichouse.com pool, year round hot tub (no jets), year at this apartment-style hotel Sat 8 am-10 pm Embracing Skagit Valley’s and complimentary continental featuring full kitchens in each Sun 8 am-9 pm charm, choosing local family breakfast. All rooms have new room, complimentary Laundry/ 1765 S Burlington Blvd farms and our own roof-top gar- furniture, wireless internet access, Gym and the Candlewood Cup- Burlington, WA 98233 den for the ingredients in our refrigerator, microwave, cable board store. Our clean rooms and Mon-Sun 8 am-10 pm gluten free menu. We striveTV/free to HBO. Few pet rooms and friendly staff will make your Tulip 108A N Township present the best our Valley has to kitchenettes. 100% smoke free. experience one to remember. Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 offer in a warm, gracious, and Approx. 8 minutes to tulip fields. Mon-Fri 7 am-10 pm; comfortable atmosphere. Sat 8 am-10 pm; Sun 9 am-10 pm

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Check wait times online SkagitRegionalHealth.org 20 2019 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival www.TulipFestival.org Cocusa Motel Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Conner Country Inn 370 W Rio Vista Ave 9384 Old Hwy 99 N 900 Andis Rd 107 S Second Street Burlington, WA 98233 Burlington, WA 98233 Burlington, WA 98233 La Conner, WA 98257 (360) 757-6044 or (800) 628-2257 (360) 757-2717 (360) 755-7338 (360) 466-1500 or (888) 466-4113 www.cocusamotel.com www.marriott.com/otsfs www.holidayinnexpress.com/ www.laconnerlodging.com Located at Exit 230; nearby Easy access to I-5. Recently buringtonwa Come enjoy our charming restaurants, coffee houses, and remodeled, centrally located 100% non-smoking hotel in the Inn, lined with cedar-shake sid- Haggen Grocery. Enjoy one of our and minutes from the Tulip heart of tulip country. Offers ing, filled with warmth and 63 rooms with beautiful court- Fields, shopping, dining, and complimentary hot breakfast, in- friendliness. Make our lobby yard views! All rooms include free area attractions. Enjoy room door heated pool/hot tub, mi- your home away from home. Continental hot breakfast, in- service from Bob's Burgers and crowave/refrigerators in every After a memorable night’s rest, room coffee, Wi-Fi, microwaves Brew. Indoor pool, 100% smoke- room and one-bedroom suites your complimentary continental and fridges. Pet and smoking free, and includes complimen- with comfortable living area per- breakfast awaits you. Enjoy free rooms available. tary breakfast. Earn Marriott fect for a family vacation. Earn Wi-Fi and parking, and explor- Rewards Points. IHG Rewards. ing the nearby town. Days Inn 2009 Riverside Dr Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton La Conner Channel Lodge Marina Inn Mount Vernon, WA 98273 1860 S Burlington Blvd 205 N First St 3300 Commercial Ave (360) 424-4141 Burlington, WA 98233 La Conner, WA 98257 Anacortes, WA 98221 www.daysinn.com/hotel/04735 (360) 757-7100 (360) 466-1500 or (888) 466-4113 (360) 293-1100 or (800) 231-5198 I-5 Exit 227 – College Way. Full www.burlingtonsuites.hampton- www.laconnerlodging.com www.marinainnwa.com service facility with oversized inn.com Waterfront luxury awaits you! When choosing The Marina Inn rooms. Complimentary Deluxe Feel our award winning Hamp- The Channel Lodge beckons you for your stay, feel confident about Daybreak Breakfast. Seasonal tonality! Clean, comfortable beds, to enjoy an elegant getaway that the comfort and cleanliness of our heated pool. Free wireless inter- friendly staff, FREE hot breakfast, includes breakfast, parking, Wi- rooms and our great 24-hour front net. Pet friendly. Moreno’s Family FREE wireless internet, indoor Fi, luxurious bedding, fireplaces, desk service. Enjoy fresh baked Mexican Restaurant/lounge on- pool, hot tub, fitness and business TV/DVD player, & private bal- cookies every evening, free wire- site. Close to shopping centers and center. Easy access off I-5, near conies. Enjoy live piano music on less internet, continental breakfast, casinos. Meeting rooms available. shopping and restaurants. Min- the weekends & relax with our senior and AAA discounts. Free truck parking. utes from the tulips. spa services. cont’d on next page

La Conner Channel Lodge & Country Inn

Visit our on-site restaurant & relax with our spa services. Deluxe Accommodations await you! Phone: 360.466.1500 ~ www.laconnerlodging.com 21 Places to Stay – cont’d Swinomish Casino and Lodge The Skagit Ridge Hotel BED AND BREAKFAST Pleasant Ridge B&B 12885 Casino Dr 18444 Bow Ridge Dr 14022 Dodge Valley Road Anacortes, WA 98221 Bow, WA 98232 Chuckanut Manor B&B Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 293-2691 or (888) 288-8883 (888) 724-1640 3056 Chuckanut Dr (360) 466-2444 www.swinomishcasinoand- www.theskagitridge.com Bow, WA 98232 www.pleasantridgebb.com lodge.com With scenic views of the (360) 766-6191 Guests are calling this the Explore Swinomish Casino North Cascades and Skagit Val- One 2-bedroom suite for 1-4 nicest lodging around. Close to and Lodge! Enjoy the breath-tak- ley, The Skagit Ridge Hotel offers people furnished in antiques with everything that’s going on without ing views of the , 41 well appointed guest rooms kitchen, dining area, living room, the noise and crowds of the city. Mt. Baker, and Padilla Bay. Relax featuring LCD flat screen TV's, bath and Jacuzzi spa. Continental Situated on three gorgeous coun- on the patio at 13moons Restau- HBO movie channels, high- breakfast included. Spectacular try acres of Pleasant Ridge near rant and experience the excite- speed internet access, mini view and sunset! La Conner. Private baths, farm-to- ment of the casino. Share a craft fridge, microwave, coffee maker, table gourmet breakfast. cocktail with friends at the new and more! Continental breakfast Katy’s Inn Center Bar. and 24-hour shuttle to Skagit 503 S Third St Whispering Firs B&B Casino Resort is also available. La Conner, WA 98257 19357 Kanako Lane The Skagit Casino Resort (360) 466-9909 or (866) 528-9746 Mount Vernon, WA 98274 5984 North Darrk Lane Tulip Inn www.katysinn.com (360) 428-1900 or (800) 428-1992 Bow, WA 98232 2200 Freeway Dr In the heart of La Conner! www.whisperingfirs.com (877) 275-2448 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 View of the Channel! Walking Set on 250 acres overlooking www.theskagit.com (360) 428-5969 or (800) 599-5969 distance to all shops and restau- Puget Sound and San Juan islands. The Skagit Hotel offers 103 www.tulipinn.net rants! Victorian home built in Wooded hiking, private fishing and restful rooms, including 29 suites Deluxe Guest Rooms, Compli- 1882. Four rooms all with Private wildlife. Large rooms, astonishing with jetted spas and fireplaces. mentary Continental Breakfast, Baths. Fantastic breakfast. Come views, Jacuzzi and full breakfast. Amenities include an indoor In-room Coffee, Refrigerators/Mi- Stay with Us! Children and pets accepted with heated pool with retractable roof, crowaves, Free WIFI, Satellite TV, prior arrangements. Vic and Linda dry sauna, hot tub, and fitness HBO and Sports Channels, Benson, Innkeepers. room. Each room comes with Queen/King Beds, Kitchen Units, HBO movie channels, LCD flat 100% Smoke Free, Pet Friendly screen TVs, high-speed internet Room, Near Tulip Fields, Restau- access, coffee maker, and more! rants, Shopping. AAA-approved. I-5 Exit 227.

22 2019 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival www.TulipFestival.org RV/CAMPING SITES YOUR SKAGIT VALLEY VISIT Burlington-Anacortes KOA Mount Vernon RV Park www.VisitSkagitValley.com 6397 N Green Rd 1229 Memorial Hwy Mount Vernon, WA 98273 ANACORTES (360) 293-3832 LA CONNER (360) 466-4778 Burlington, WA 98233 Anacortes Chamber of Commerce La Conner Chamber of Commerce (800) 562-9154 or (360) 724-5511 (360) 428-8787 or (800) 385-9895 819 Commercial Ave #F 413 Morris St, La Conner, WA 98257 www.koa.com/campgrounds/ Located next to downtown Anacortes, WA 98221 Details at www.lovelaconner.com burlington Mount Vernon in the heart of Sk- www.anacortes.org Classic Boat and Car Show: August Quiet and beautiful country agit Valley. 81 full service sites in- Waterfront Festival: June 1-2 Brew on the Slough/Beer Fest October setting campgrounds near the cluding large pull thrus. Picnic Anacortes Arts Festival: August 2-4 Holiday Happening: December tulip festival. Enjoy our new tables, immaculate restrooms Bier on the Pier: October 4-5 Birding Showcase January 50amp full service pull-thru sites with free showers, 50-amp serv- with free cable, Wi-Fi, indoor pool, ice. Free Cable TV and Wi-Fi. BURLINGTON (360) 757-0994 MOUNT VERNON (360) 428-8547 and spacious rec hall. We also Burlington Chamber of Commerce Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce 520 E Fairhaven Ave 301 W Kincaid, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 have newly located camping cab- Burlington, WA 98233 www.mountvernonchamber.com ins and deluxe cabins available. www.burlington-chamber.com Riverwalk Concerts – Thursday second Berry Dairy Days: June 14-16 week of July through August La Conner Marina RV Resort Park Harvest Festival Pumpkin Pitch: Highland Games: July 13-14 420 Pearl Jensen Rd September 28 Skagit County Fair: August 7-10 La Conner, WA 98257 Skagit Wine & Beer Festival: Nov. 23 (360) 466-3118 CONCRETE (360) 853-8784 www.portofskagit.com/la-conner- Concrete Chamber of Commerce SEDRO-WOOLLEY (360) 855-1841 marina/la-conner-marina-rv-resort 45770 Main St, Concrete, WA 98327 Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce Just a short walk from the beau- www.concrete-wa.com 810 Metcalf St Skagit Eagle Festival: Every full weekend Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 tiful town of La Conner and a mere in January www.sedro-woolley.com 10 minutes drive to Tulip Town! We Mardi Gras Parade March 2 Blast from the Past: June 7-9 offer 54 back-in sites with full Independence Day Parade: July 4 Loggerodeo: June 30-July 4 hook-ups (30 amp), free Wi-Fi and Fly-In: July 12-13 Tree Lighting & Parade: December 7 showers. Make reservations now! Cascade Days: August 17-18 Breakfast with Santa: December 14

OTHER EVENTS Skagit River Salmon Festival – September 7 Edgewater Park, Mount Vernon www.skagitriverfest.org Birds of Winter Festival of Family Farms December - February annually October 5-6 www.visitskagitvalley.com 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 through hotel/motel lodging tax grants.

23 OFFICIAL

We are proud of the small businesses and agricul- tural heritage in Skagit Valley and have developed an Official Product program to promote local products. These businesses highlight some of the best Skagit Valley has to offer. OFFICIAL WINE – Pasek Cellers 18279 Fir Island Rd, Mount Vernon, WA (360) 445-4048 www.PasekCellars.com Map 14 OFFICIAL BEER – Anacortes Brewery 320 Commercial Ave, Anacortes, WA (360) 588-1720 www.AnacortesRockfish.com Map 6 OFFICIAL COFFEE – Fidalgo Bay Coffee Roasters 856 North Hill Blvd, Burlington, WA (360) 757-8818 www.FidalgoBayCoffee.com Map 33 OFFICIAL JEWELRY – Warren Jewelers 1126 S Burlington Blvd, Burlington, WA (360) 707-5444 www.WarrenJewelers.net Map 15 OFFICIAL CHOCOLATE – Forté Chocolates 700 S First St, Mount Vernon (360) 588-4859 www.ForteChocolates.com Map 11 OFFICIAL HARD CIDER – Tulip Valley Winery 16163 State Route 536, Mount Vernon, WA (360) 428-6894 www.TulipValley.net Map 32

Our thanks to the people who entered the 2018 Photo Contest. Some of their photos are featured in our brochure, including contest winners. To see more, visit the Photo/Video section of www.tulipfestival.org.