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Welcome to the 2016 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Our Thirty-Third Anniversary he natural beauty of the Skagit Valley is waiting to be explored! the splendor of our valley and stop by some of our many sponsors People come from near and far during the Skagit Valley Tulip featured in this brochure. We look forward to welcoming you during the TFestival to experience the amazing colors of Washington Bulb month of April and any time of year. Co.’s tulip fields. The two display gardens, Tulip Town and Roozen- Gaarde, will surely create lasting memories with lots of photo oppor- Tina Pullar tunities and souvenirs. There are many events and activities throughout President, Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Board of Directors the month for the entire family to enjoy. We hope you will come visit Skagit Publishing Ad Representative

Tips on Touring the Festival WHEN to COME? In April! – Least crowded times: Weekdays! Weekends WHEN DO TULIPS BLOOM? – To find out, call us at (360) 428-5959, go to are very busy; arrive before 10 am to beat the crowds. The festival is a www.tulipfestival.org, visit www.Facebook.com/SkagitValleyTulipFestival driving tour, with events MILES apart. The map in our brochure shows or check out www.tulips.com/bloommap. locations, but is not to scale. PARKING – Park FREE at the two gardens, RoozenGaarde and Tulip Town. Tulip Town parking is on Bradshaw Road. RoozenGaarde parking is on TULIPS – There will be tulips for you to see ALL of April. Beaver Marsh Road. There is also Official PAY parking operated by Roozen- PLEASE NOTE: Drones are not allowed in the gardens or the fields. 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 SHOW GARDENS – Visiting both RoozenGaarde and Tulip Town is a an Official PAY lot, the ticket stub is good for one admission to Roozen- must! Over one million spring bulbs are planted in the gardens. Both gar- Gaarde. Admission/parking must all occur on the same day. PARKING dens feature stunning plantings and beautiful displays. While visiting you POINTER – if it’s too wet in the Official PAY parking lots, they will be closed can order bulbs, buy cut flowers and mementos, and take photos. Both as it is too soggy for vehicles. charge admission; RoozenGaarde tickets cannot be used at Tulip Town Private Parking – Landowners sometimes charge for parking. They and vice versa. Pets are not allowed in the gardens. are not affiliated with the festival; the money you pay cannot be used for 100s OF ACRES OF TULIPS – Skagit Valley is known for its tulip fields, garden admission or official parking. which have been farmed here since the early 1900s. Today the “field tulips” Shoulder Parking – Very limited! Sheriff’s Officers will issue tickets! 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.

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EMBARK ON your ADVENTURE Seattle Schedule of Events ...... 2 WASHINGTON Skagit Valley Tulip Growers ...... 4-5 5 STATE Event and Activity Listings...... 5-16 Festival/Tulip Map/Info Stations...... 12-13 Portland, OR Retail & Services...... 16-17 Travel Info ...... 4 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 4 for Return Visit...... 23 travel details. TF-Broch_2016_SVTF 1/6/16 3:04 PM Page 2

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS &ACTIVITIES Individual listings start on page 5. See also Map on pages 12-13. SPECIAL EVENTS 1234567891011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 2016 Poster Artist Signing • • • • • • • • Anacortes Arts Festival • • • • • • • • Anacortes Home & Boat Tour • Anacortes Spring Boat Show • • Anacortes Spring Wine Festival • Anacortes Quilt Walk • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • AAUW Croquet Tournament • Burlington Scrapbooking Swap Meet • Downtown Mount Vernon Street Fair • • • Earth Songs Concert •• Fidalgo Island Quilt Show • • Garage Sale, Antiques & More • • Historic La Conner Tour • Kiwanis Salmon Barbecue • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PACCAR Open House • Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs Concert • Schmooze Fair 2016 • Tulip Charm Princess Party • Tulip Days Basketball Tournament • • • Tulip Frolic • Tulip Pedal • Tulip Run • Tulip Town Children’s Art Table • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • US Bank Parade • Used Book Sale • • Woodfest • •

POINTS OF INTEREST 1234567891011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Downtown Burlington Art Walk • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Eaglemont Golf Course • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • La Conner Sculpture Tour • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Lincoln Theatre • • • Padilla Bay National Estuarine Center • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Seattle Premium Outlets • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Skagit Valley Casino Resort • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Swinomish Casino & Lodge • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The Outlet Shoppes at Burlington • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • River Gallery • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Sauk Mountain Pottery • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Skagit Artisans Sale • •

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BOAT, BIKE, VEHICLE & AIR TOURS 1234567891011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Canopy Tours Northwest • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Exclusive Sky Fly’n Helicopter Tours • • • • • • • • • • • • Orcas Eclipse Boat Tours • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Seattle Heli Tours • • • • • • • • • Shutter Photo Tours (by appt.) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Tulip Country Bike Tours • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

MUSEUMS 1234567891011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Children’s Museum of Skagit County • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Museum of Northwest Art • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Skagit County Historical Museum • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

WINERIES/BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES 1234567891011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Anacortes Brewery • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Carpenter Creek Winery • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Deception Distilling • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Farmstrong Brewing • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Glacier Peak Winery • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • La Conner Brewing Company • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • North Sound Brewing Company • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Pasek Cellars Winery • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Silver Bell Winery • • • • • • • • • Skagit River Brewing Company • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Tulip Valley Winery • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Valley Shine Distillery • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • LOCAL FOODS & PRODUCE 1234567891011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Aldrich Farms • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Golden Glen Creamery • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Schuh Farms • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Skagit’s Own Fish Market • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Skagit River Produce • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Snow Goose Produce • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Taylor Shellfish Farms • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

FARMS & NURSERIES 1234567891011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Azusa Farm and Gardens • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Beaks, Noses & Bills Petting Zoo • • • • • • • • Christianson’s Nursery • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • RoozenGaarde • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Skagit Valley Gardens • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • South Fork Farms • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Tulip Town •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• WSU Discovery Garden • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • SPECIAL EVENTS FEB, MAR, MAY Key Bank Presents Tulip Ambassador Event February 9 La Conner Daffodil Festival March weekends Judd & Black Appliance/Peoples Bank Gala Celebration March 24 Kid’s Giant Garage Sale March 26 Columbia Bank Photo Contest Reception May 18

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DETAILED travel DIRECTIONS These detailed instructions should help you get from I-5 Exits to the tulip growing area. Exits 230 and 221 are recommended during peak travel times.

EXIT Burlington Exit 15867 Beaver Marsh Rd. Mount Vernon, WA 98273 230 Exit 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; Turn RoozenGaarde features a beautiful 4 acre Display Garden planted with Left on Best Rd and proceed 1.7 miles until you reach McLean Rd. over ¼ million bulbs & featuring an authentic Dutch windmill + 25 This will put you at the McLean Rd roundabout, in the center of the tulip growing area. acre tulip field + 15 acre daffodil field! Wonderful photo opportunities There are numerous routes you can follow – consult the Festival map to decide. abound. Our full-color bulb catalog offers FREE TULIP BULBS! Stroll the garden and mark your favorite tulips – over 150 flower varieties are EXIT Conway Exit 221 on display and labeled for convenience. Each year we redesign and re- Exit off Interstate 5 and head west toward LaConner plant the garden with a new layout featuring brilliant color combinations, Proceed approximately 0.1 mile. Enter the roundabout and turn onto Fir Island Rd spectacular floral designs, and flowering rivers of deep blue muscari! and proceed west 5.1 miles where the road curves to the left and up an incline to a Choose from your favorite tulip varieties freshly cut from our fields – bridge over the Skagit River. Cross the bridge and continue for 3.1 miles when you will buy 4 bunches and get the 5th FREE! arrive 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- • Check out RoozenGaarde on Facebook & Instagram! ities, find your favorite field or visit the gardens, RoozenGaarde and Tulip Town. • View our Bloom Map at www.tulips.com to obtain the most up to EXIT Mount Vernon Exit date and reliable bloom information. 226 Exit off I-5 and head west for 0.1 mile • Special discount offer for bulb orders placed at our garden! Turn right onto S Third St for 0.3 miles, then • Meet 2016 poster artist Sandy Haight on 4/2, 4/10, 4/16, & 4/24. EITHER continue onto W. Division St for 0.5 miles (you will cross the Skagit River) • Open year round. Perfect for summer weddings! Our retail shop of- Turn Left onto S Wall St; Wall St turns into McLean Rd in 249 feet; Continue on fers unique gifts for the home and garden, fresh flowers. Food & McLean Rd for 2.5 miles. espresso available during the Festival. 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 • Garden admission: $5 per person; $4 for military with I.D. Children 5 1 mile to Beaver Marsh Rd. years and under are FREE. Parking is FREE. Admission ticket pro- At this point you can turn Left onto Beaver Marsh Rd and proceed 0.4 miles to vides free access to ALL parking areas located in our other Roozen- RoozenGaarde. Or, you can proceed on for 1 mile and turn Right onto Bradshaw Rd Gaarde/WBC fields. FREE Parking is marked with RoozenGaarde and proceed 0.5 miles to Tulip Town. signs. Admission charge only applies to the spring bloom period. • Open daily 9am -7pm. Sorry, no pets permitted in the garden. 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 WE SHIP FRESH CUT FLOWERS YEAR ROUND direct from our farm east to I-5. If you decide to leave via Fir Island Rd to the south, we suggest you con- to ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES! sider using the following route from the intersection of Fir Island Rd and Pioneer www.tulips.com (360) 424-8531 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.

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SCHEDULE of EVENTS CELEBRATE SPRING AT TULIP TOWN! February & March Events Key Bank Tulip Ambassador Event of Dance featuring Dansations, deli- Purchase cut and potted tulips and garden plants. Center Court Cascade Mall cious dinner, delectable dessert auc- Visit the Art Gallery and Gift Shop. Enjoy face painting, kite flying, 201 Cascade Mall Dr tion (creations supplied by the chefs espresso and snacks. Trolley rides 10-4 daily (weather permitting). Burlington, WA 98233 at Swinomish Casino and Lodge), Open Daily April 1–30 Admission $6 per adult (360) 428-5959 and delightful raffle items. 1 February 9, 5 pm. FREE 9am–5pm Children 5 & Under FREE One boy and one girl from Skagit Kid’s Giant Garage Sale (later if weather permits) (sorry, no pets) County will be chosen as ambassa- Burlington Parks & Rec Center 15002 Bradshaw Rd., Mount Vernon, WA 98273 dors to represent the 2016 Skagit 900 E Fairhaven Ave Valley Tulip Festival. They will Burlington, WA 98233 meet the governor and participate (360) 755-9649 in parades. 2 March 26, 9 am-Noon www.burlingtonwa.gov Judd & Black Appliance and AWESOME event! The KIDS have Peoples Bank Present The 2016 cleaned out their rooms, closets, and Gala Celebration garages to sell their toys, books, Swinomish Casino & Lodge sports gear, and more! New and gen- Choose from our new selection of tulip Indoor flower show with background 12885 Casino Dr tly used items. Free admission, bring varieties for fall planting. mural by artist Jennifer Bowman. Anacortes, WA 98221 shopping bags and cash. 10 (360) 428-5959 March 24, 5:30-9 pm La Conner Daffodil Festival Advance ticket purchase required La Conner Chamber of Commerce www.tulipfestival.org 511 Morris St Raindrops and tulips are synony- La Conner, WA 98257 mous with spring in the Pacific (360) 466-4778 Northwest, bringing forth the lush- www.lovelaconner.com ness of spring. The raindrop laden Daffodil fans will enjoy the ac- World Tulip Summit Society Garden. 14 Veteran’s Memorial Garden honoring all skies provide the perfect backdrop tivities put together by the La Con- countries are represented. war veterans. for the brilliant tulip jewels fans ner Chamber of Commerce to come to see. Help us celebrate spring welcome the blooming fields of and the start of the festival at our daffodils. A complete listing of gala which will feature a live per- events and activities can be found formance by Skagit Valley Academy on their website. 13

View new 2016 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 Numbers and symbols at end of listings refer to center map. 5 TF-Broch_2016_SVTF 1/6/16 3:07 PM Page 6

Anacortes Home & Boat Tour www.anacortes.org SCHEDULE of EVENTS Croatian Cultural Center This event combines 30 regional Special Events 805 5th Street vintners and 6 restaurants, result- Anacortes, WA 98221 ing in great wine-tasting, wonder- 30 Days of April 2016 Poster Artist Sandy Haight (360) 299-0641 ful appetizers and live music. 6 With the generous support of Poster Signings April 16 11 am-5 pm our sponsors, we are pleased to Sandy will sign your poster from www.drsamuelgbrooksguild.org Anacortes Quilt Walk offer “30 Days of April.” 11 am-3 pm and have other pieces $20 tickets & refreshments Downtown Anacortes Here’s how it works: each day dur- available at: Advance on-line tickets: brownpa- (360) 202-3410 ing our Festival, we will feature an pertickets.com/event/1404985 April 1-30, Hours Vary item that a visitor can win from our Tulip Town Enjoy a delightful afternoon, www.fidalgoislandquilters.com Festival office at 311 W. Kincaid St, 15002 Bradshaw Rd touring unique homes and boats in Guild members proudly display Mount Vernon. We will pick a ran- Mount Vernon, WA 98273 historic Anacortes and Cap Sante traditional, contemporary, modern, dom number each day and the cor- April 3, 9, 17, 23 Boat Haven. All proceeds benefit and art quilts in Downtown busi- responding visitor will win the prize. Seattle Children’s Hospital Uncom- nesses. View quilts and dine and Prizes, sponsors and the RoozenGaarde pensated Care Program. Event shop along the way! Maps available day’s lucky number will be posted 15867 Beaver Marsh Rd sponsored by Dr. Samuel G. Brooks at participating merchants and the at www.tulipfestival.org as well as Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Guild of Anacortes. 6 Anacortes Visitor Center. A sanc- www.Facebook.com/SkagitValley- April 2, 10, 16, 24 tioned Tulip Festival event. 6 TulipFestival. Anacortes Spring Boat Show Anacortes Arts Festival CapSante Boat Haven AAUW Croquet Tournament 2016 Photo Contest presented by 3rd Annual “Art in Bloom” Fine Art 1019 Q Ave Skagit Valley College Columbia Bank Exhibition Anacortes, WA 98221 2405 E College Way Our annual Photo Contest is at the Depot Art Center (888) 811-2252 Mount Vernon, WA 98274 running on our Facebook page. 611 R Ave April 9-10 10 am-5 pm April 30 Check www.Facebook.com/Skag- Anacortes, WA 98221 www.anacortesboatshow.com (360) 416-7044 itValleyTulipFestival in early April 16-23, 11 am-4 pm Have fun viewing at least 75 float- aauw-wa.aauw.net/branches/ March for details. Submit your www.AnacortesArtsFestival.com ing boats ranging up to 65 feet. A branch-locator/mt-vernon/ photos and view entries. The win- The Festival showcases regional wide range of boat styles at Boat Come join us for a fun day, with ners will have their photos pub- fine artists for this off-season fine Show prices! The best yachts from entry fees supporting scholarships lished in our 2017 brochure, win a art show with painting, photogra- the best brokers, new/pre-owned. for the American Association of prize package and be honored at a phy, sculpture and fine craft. Free Admission/Parking. Equipment University Women. Different divi- May 18 reception at Burlington Opens Friday, April 15th at 6 pm. 6 and marine services displays. 6 sions make it easy for anyone to Columbia Bank. 48 play, compete, and have fun just a Anacortes Spring Wine Festival couple of miles from the tulips. 47 Port of Anacortes Transit Shed Event 2016 Poster Artist SANDY HAIGHT Center - 1st & Commercial Ave Burlington Scrapbooking Swap Meet Anacortes, WA 98221 Burlington Parks and Rec. Center Sandy’s vivid watercolor (360) 293-7911 900 E Fairhaven Ave showcases her talents as a April 9, Noon-4:30 pm, Tickets $40 Burlington, WA 98233 fine art watercolorist and pro- fessional illustrator. She also teaches watercolor and illus- tration at Bellevue College. To see more of her art, visit www.sandyhaightfineart.com.

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(360) 755-9649 (425) 312-4565 Historic La Conner Tour Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual April 16, 9 am-Noon www.cantabileofskagitvalley.org April 2, 10 am – 5 pm Songs: A Tulip Festival Concert www.burlingtonwa.gov Cantabile Chamber Choir is pre- Celebrate the history of La Conner. Bethany Covenant Church You’ll find tons of supplies here senting two Earth Day concerts for Contact Skagit County Historical 1318 S 18th St to feed your hobby appetite! Free your post-tulip viewing pleasure. Museum for ticket info and prices. Mount Vernon, WA 98274 admission, bring shopping bags We are featuring environmentally (360) 466-3365 (360) 424-9399 and cash. 10 themed choral music celebrating www.skagitcounty.net/museum 13 Sat, April 16, 7 pm our natural world. Cantabile (pro- www.bccmv.net Downtown Mount Vernon Street Fair nounced Cahn-tah-bi-lay) is an au- Kiwanis Salmon Barbecue After a day in the tulips come as S. First Street ditioned local ensemble in our Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S 13th St you are to this uplifting concert fea- turing excellent choirs of all ages Mount Vernon, WA 98273 tenth season. 9 41 Mount Vernon, WA 98274 and the joyful sounds of the (360) 336-3801 April 2-24, 11 am-7 pm April 15-17, Fri & Sat 10 am-6 pm, Fidalgo Island Quilt Show Bethany Bells. Free admission and www.kiwanisbbq.com: For 15+ refreshments after the program. 18 Sun 10 am-5 pm Quilts in Bloom group reservations, call either (360) www.mountvernondowntown.org Swinomish Casino & Lodge 428-7028 or (360) 708-5550 www.facebook.com/tulipfestival- 12885 Casino Dr Schmooze Fair 2016 Wild Salmon barbecued over streetfair Anacortes, WA 98221 By Economic Development Assoc. Alder, with baked potato, slaw, gar- 32nd Annual Tulip Festival (360) 333-9311 of Skagit County (EDASC) Street Fair, presented by the Mount April 15-16, 10 am to 5 pm lic bread, & ice cream. Two serving Van Zyverden’s Bulb Warehouse Vernon Downtown Association. www.fidalgoislandquilters.com sizes ONLY $12 or $15. Heated 12035 Higgins Airport Way 100s of juried arts & crafts vendors The 2016 biennial Show contin- Lodge. (I-5 Exit 225 or 226, head Burlington, WA 98233 (360) 336-6114 including photography, jewelry, ues in its new venue. Guild members east and follow signs.) (360) 428- April 14, 4 pm-8:30 pm clothing, gourmet food stuffs, display traditional, contemporary, 7028 for groups only. Help us “serve the children of the world.” 4 www.skagit.org unique gifts, delicious food court modern, and art quilts and wearable Don’t miss the best business-to- offerings, live entertainment, and art. Featured artist, vendors, FIQ PACCAR Technical Center Open business networking opportunity in fun for the whole family. 11 Boutique, quilting demonstrations, Skagit County. Over 1,000 people in House and much more! $7 donation. Fash- attendance! Tickets $20 each and Earth Songs: Voices of Earth’s ion Show Saturday, 1pm. A sanc- 12479 Farm To Market Rd include an evening of great food Secret Soul tioned Tulip Festival event. 1 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 and entertainment! For more in- Cantabile Chamber Choir - Two 1 mile N of SR 20 formation, call or visit us online! 17 Concerts Garage Sale, Antiques & More (360) 757-8311 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 24th Annual Spring Event April 9, 11 am-3 pm ONLY - FREE Tulip Charm Princess Party 415 S 18th St Skagit County Fairgrounds Our 242-acre site provides test by Farmers Insurance, Hoskinson Mount Vernon, WA 98274 479 W Taylor St and development for PACCAR Agency April 23 7:30 pm Mount Vernon, WA 98273 divisions, including Kenworth, Cascade Mall Community Room Camano Community Center (360) 416-1350 Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. The 201 Cascade Mall Dr 606 Arrowhead Rd April 8-9, 9 am-4 pm tour highlights test labs and Burlington, WA 98233 Camano Island, WA 98282 www.skagitcounty.net/garagesale trucks manufactured by PAC- (360) 428-5959 April 24 4:30 pm Over 140 Vendors! Great Food! CAR. Come see our trucks and April 24 Admission: Adults $15, Students $8 Live Music! Hand Crafted Items! 11 how we test them! 38 cont’d on next page

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Tulip Town Children’s Art Table the Mount Vernon Library’s semi- SCHEDULE of EVENTS Tulip Town annual book sale and help spread Special Events – cont’d 15002 Bradshaw Rd literacy throughout Skagit Mount Vernon, WA 98273 County! The sale is held in the Fire Two Sessions: 1 pm and 2:15 pm Grades. $285 per team with a four (360) 424-8152 Station directly behind the library Tickets: $10 each at www.event- game guarantee. Daily admission Mon - Fri, 10 am-3:30 pm at the corner of Broadway and brite.com, parents free for spectators. www.tuliptown.com Second Streets. 11 www.tulipfestival.org See complete listing on page 5. We invite you and your children Tulip Pedal – 35th Annual Woodfest to come and meet Cinderella and Safe Kids Skagit County and Group US Bank Parade Sedro-Woolley High School Prince Charming brought to life by Health First Street, LaConner, WA 98257 1235 Third St Enchanting Events™. Children will La Conner Middle School (360) 428-5959 Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 enjoy meeting the famous duo 503 N Sixth La Conner, WA 98257 April 9, 2 pm (360) 855-1841 (360) 661-7417 www.tulipfestival.org April 2-3; Sat, 9 am-4 pm; (complete with opportunity for pic- April 16 Day of parade entries welcome! Sun, 10 am-3 pm tures), get a special tulip cookie www.safekidsskagit-island.com US Bank proudly sponsors the www.sedro-woolley.com and juice, be read a story, get an eti- www.active.com for registration 31st Annual Kiwanis Club of Chainsaw carving demos and quette lesson, and have a chance to Registration from 7 am-Noon. sales, professional woodcraft ven- dance, plus more. Parents must stay Course open until 4 pm. La Conner Not So Impromptu dors, student competitions, silent during the event; free coffee for Ride on your own on 20, 40 and Tulip Parade. Join in the fun as a auction, wood carving raffle. Tasty parents. 2 60-mile routes, or ride all three! spectator or participant. No entry is Pre-registration: $30. Day-of: $35. too small; wacky impromptu entries treats; fun for the entire family. Lo- Tulip Frolic Technical jerseys available for $12. welcome. Line up for the parade on cated in the high school gym. Gilkey Square Kids 14 and under free. 13 3rd street in the Port of Skagit com- Awards given at 2:30 pm Sunday. 3 Downtown La Conner, WA 98257 plex. Entry forms available at Skagit (360) 428-5959 Tulip Run – 31st Annual County US Bank branches and at April 9, 11 am-2 pm Skagit Regional Airport www.tulipfestival.org. Watch for VIP www.tulipfestival.org Burlington, WA 98233 seating awarded day-of-parade – Join the family fun with enter- (207) 610-0532 wandering US Bank employees will tainment and activities for all ages. April 9, 9:30 am start be giving reserved seats by the Be a part of the excitement brought www.tuliprun.com judges' stand. 13 to you by COUNTRY Financial. 13 Join us. Be a part of Skagit Valley Tulip Festival’s premier running Used Book Sale at Mount Vernon Tulip Days Basketball Tournament event. This scenic 2 or 5 mile course Library Various gyms throughout Skagit is flat and fast on gravel packed 315 Snoqualamie St County trails. It's an experience the whole Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 416-1350 family will enjoy. Free to 10 and (360) 336-6209 April 1-3 under (to encourage you) and free www.mountvernonwa.gov Games played 9 am-7 pm daily to 70 and older (you deserve it!). April 15-16, Fri 3 pm -6 pm, www.skagitcounty.net/parks Otherwise, $20 or $30 w/shirt. Info Sat 10 am-4 pm Boys & Girls teams 5th-8th and register on-line. 17 Come support the Friends of

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River Gallery Boat, Bike, SCHEDULE of EVENTS 19313 Landing Rd Art Shows & Galleries (off Dodge Valley Rd) Vehicle & Air Tours Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Art at the Schoolhouse Art Gallery at Tulip Town (360) 466-4524 Canopy Tours Northwest Christianson’s Nursery Tulip Town Open Wed-Sun, 10 am-5 pm 332 NE Camano Dr 15806 Best Rd 15002 Bradshaw Rd www.rivergallerywa.com Camano Island, WA 98282 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Featuring paintings, sculptures, (360) 387-5807 (360) 466-3821 (360) 424-8152 glass, and jewelry by over 30 local April 1-29, 10 am-5 pm www.tuliptown.com Open Daily artists. Follow the green signs to www.canopytoursnw.com www.stanwoodarts.com See complete listing on page 5. our door. 39 The Stanwood Camano Arts Located on historic Kristoferson Guild returns to the historic Art in a Pickle Barn Farm, our tour features 6 ziplines, schoolhouse at Christianson’s Azusa Farm and Gardens Sauk Mountain Pottery 2 beautiful trails, a log bridge, and Nursery offering paintings, pho- 14904 State Route 20 18772 Best Rd a dramatic 54-foot final descent! tography, glass art, mixed media, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Zip through the trees seeing the turned wood, and jewelry. 23 (360) 424-1580 (360) 610-6354 beauty of a Pacific Northwest for- April 1 - 30, 10 am-6 pm April 1-30, 10 am-5 pm est from a new perspective. 41 ART BASH www.skagitart.org Wood-fired stoneware and Farmhouse Restaurant www.azusafarm.com porcelain with celebrated tulip de- Exclusive Helicopter Field Tours 13724 La Conner Whitney Rd Come celebrate with us! 25 tal- signs in the small barn behind the by Sky Flyn’ Helicopter Mount Vernon, WA 98273 ented local artists displaying both blue and white Colonial-style 1/4 mi. E of Lefeber Turf, Hwy 536 (360) 466-0382 2D and 3D art. View an eclectic house on Best Rd. Park out front (360) 377-4115 Daily 11 am-7 pm mix of painting styles and medi- and follow the footpath to the pot- Fri-Sun in April, 10 am-Dusk www.skagitart.com ums, from realism to abstract, tery. Find us on Facebook. 26 Experience the beauty of the tulip Skagit Artists Together hosts its plus jewelry, glass, photography fields from the air. No reservations month-long show with an opening and much more. See you in the Skagit Artisans Sale needed. Call for dates and fares. 27 reception 5:30-9pm April 1. Up- fields! 5 A.J. Johnson Barn stairs in Farmhouse Restaurant at 17322 Beaver Marsh Rd Orcas Island Eclipse Charters & SR-20 and La Conner/ Whitney Rd. Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Wildlife Tours ART BASH features a broad range (360) 540-5459 Departs from Anacortes and of fine art and photography of over April 16-17, Sat 9 am-5 pm, 20 local artists. 24 Orcas Island Sun 9 am-4 pm (360) 376-6566 Shop the work of Skagit arti- Reserve on-line at: sans in an historic family barn re- www.orcasislandwhales.com stored to its glory. Featuring Naturalist guided, family locally crafted jewelry, mosaics, friendly, fast and comfortable, 56 paintings, recycled and upcycled ft. vessel Orcas Express visits 172 clothing, just to name a few! 16 islands abounding with whales

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and wildlife. Ask about lighthouse Tulip Country Bike Tours tours and specials. Reservations a 13391 Avon Allen Rd must! 2016 is our 26th year! 6 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 424-7461 SeattleHeliTours.com www.countrycycling.com 13724 La Conner Whitney Rd Experience the festival on our Mount Vernon, WA 98273 self-guided tours. Bike rentals in- 810 S First St, La Conner, WA clude equipment, maps and festi- 98257 val tips/information. $40/adults. (206) 767-0515 $10 per child trailer or tag-a-long Heritage Flight Museum Weekends in April bike per day. Group and guided tours available. 29 15053 Crosswind Dr www.SeattleHeliTours.com Burlington, WA 98233 Scenic helicopter tours depart WSU Master Gardener (360) 424-5151 from the Farmhouse Restaurant Step-On Guides Visit our website for hours and Museum of Northwest Art in Mount Vernon on Saturday and Step up your group tour itiner- admission prices 121 S First St Sunday, Moore Clark Deck in La ary. Learn more about the agri- www.heritageflight.org La Conner, WA 98257 Conner on Fridays. Tours are ap- culture and history of the Skagit With flyable World War II, (360) 466-4446 prox. 15 minutes and can be cus- Valley with our WSU Skagit Korea and Vietnam era aircraft, Sun-Mon: Noon-5 pm tomized to fit your needs. Enjoy County Master Gardeners as your the museum provides a unique Tue - Sat: 10 am-5 pm picturesque views of the tulips, guide. To reserve, contact us at family experience with its one-of- www.museumofnwart.org Deception Pass, and the amazing [email protected]. a-kind collection of memorabilia MoNA collects and exhibits Skagit Valley! 13 24 and artifacts. Visit the website for contemporary art from across the details and plan to visit HFM at Northwest, including Alaska, Museums Skagit Regional Airport. 17 British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Shutter Tours Oregon, and Washington. The Mu- 1916 Pike Place, Suite 12 Children's Museum of Skagit La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum seum and Museum Store are open Seattle, WA 98101 703 S 2nd St seven days a week and over 360 (425) 516-8838 County 550 Cascade Mall Dr La Conner, WA 98257 days a year. 13 April 2-24 Burlington, WA 98233 (360) 466-4288 Skagit County Historical Museum www.shuttertours.com (360) 757-8888 Open daily 11 am-5 pm in April www.laconnerquilts.org 501 S 4th St Relax in our comfortable tour Mon - Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun Noon-5 Enjoy “La Conner in Bloom,” a La Conner, WA 98257 bus with a top rated tour com- pm, Toddler Tues, 8:30 am-10 am. month-long special exhibit. Ex- (360) 466-3365 pany. In addition to seeing tulips, $5.25 per person. Kids under one hibits of local, national and inter- Open daily 11 am-5 pm in April you'll receive simple tips to im- are FREE. national quilts and textiles ranging www.skagitcounty.net/museum prove your photography. Photo www.skagitchildrensmuseum.net from historic to contemporary. Lo- Three galleries of Skagit History, stops include tulip fields and time Visit the Children’s Museum of cated in the historic 1891 Victorian including two rotating exhibits. 13 for lunch in La Conner. Seattle Skagit County where kids 10 and Gaches Mansion. $7 admission, hotel pickups available. under will learn and have fun. 2 kids free. Open daily in April. 13

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MAP NUMBERS & COORDINATING EVENTS ´ Festival Office 8 Golden Glen Creamery 13 Museum of Northwest Art 28 Schuh Farms ´ RoozenGaarde 9 Cantabile Chamber Choir 13 Seattle Heli Tours 29 Tulip Country Bike Tours & Rental ´ Tulip Town 10 Burlington Scrapbooking 13 Silver Bell Winery 29 4-H Petting Farm 10 Kid’s Giant Garage Sale 13 Skagit County Historical Museum 30 Skagit’s Own Fish Market 1 Judd & Black Appliance/ 10 Burlington Art Walk 14 Pasek Cellars Winery 31 Snow Goose Produce Peoples Bank Gala Dinner 11 Downtown Mount Vernon 15 Warren Jewelers 32 WSU Discovery Garden 1 Quilt Show Street Fair 16 Skagit Artisans Sale 33 Carpenter Creek Winery 1 Swinomish Casino & Lodge 11 Forte Artisan Chocolates 17 Tulip Run 34 North Sound Brewing Co. 2 Key Bank Ambassador Event 11 Lincoln Theatre 17 Heritage Flight Museum 35 Tulip Valley Winery 2 Children's Museum 11 Skagit River Brewery 17 Schmooze Fair 2016 36 Fidalgo Bay Cofffee Roasters 2 Tulip Princess Party 11 Garage Sale, Antiques & More 17 Chuckanut Brewery 37 Eaglemont Golf Course 3 Woodfest 11 Used Book Sale 18 Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs 38 PACCAR Open House 4 Kiwanis Salmon BBQ 11 Valley Shine Distillery 19 Skagit Valley Gardens 39 River Gallery 5 Art in a Pickle Barn 12 Seattle Premium Outlets 20 Padilla Bay Estuarine Reserve 40 South Fork Farms 5 Azusa Farm & Gardens 13 Daffodil Festival 21 Skagit Valley Casino Resort 41 Canopy Tours Northwest 6 Anacortes Arts Festival 13 Historic Home Tour 22 Outlet Shoppes at Burlington 41 Cantabile Chamber Choir 6 Anacortes Quilt Walk 13 Tulip Frolic 23 Christianson’s Nursery 42 Chuckanut Brewery 6 Anacortes Spring Boat Show 13 COUNTRY Financial Tulip Frolic 23 Art at the Schoolhouse 43 Deception Distillery 1 6 Anacortes Spring Wine Festival 13 Tulip Pedal 24 Seattle Heli Tours 44 Skagit River Produce 6 Anacortes Brewery 13 US Bank Parade 24 ART BASH 45 Glacier Peak Winery 43 6 Anacortes Home & Boat Tour 13 La Conner Sculpture Tour 25 Aldrich Farms 46 Farmstrong Brewing 6 Orcas Eclipse Charters 13 La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum 26 Sauk Mountain Pottery 47 AAUW Croquet Tournament 7 Taylor Shellfish Farms 13 La Conner Brewing Company 27 Sky Flyn’ Helicopter 48 Columbia Bank Reception TRAVEL Tips 1) 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.

Key MILEAGE Information Official INFORMATION Stations (approximate values) Tulip Festival Office: (I-5 Exit 226) 311 W Kincaid, Mount Vernon, WA – 7 days a week 9am-5pm during April Tulip Office to Roozengaarde: 3.7 miles Skagit River Produce: (I-5 Exit 221) 19193 SR 534, Mount Vernon, WA Tulip Office to Tulip Town: 4.8 miles Conway Foods: (I-5 Exit 221) 18707 Main St, Conway, WA Tulip Office to Best and McLean Rd: 5.3 miles Cascade Mall Customer Service: (I-5 Exit 230) Conway to Best and Calhoun Rd: 8.3 miles 201 Cascade Mall Dr., Burlington, 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, TOILETS At all events, Visitor Centers, Info Stations, Festival Office, and Burlington, WA corner of Beaver Marsh Rd and McLean Rd Additional Locations: All Skagit County Visitor Information Centers 12 TF-Broch_2016_SVTF 1/6/16 3:10 PM Page 13

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ducers to bring fresh beer and food Wine maker Gene Pasek crafts SCHEDULE of EVENTS to our friends and customers. 46 unique and delicious wines from Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries Washington grapes, plus tropical Glacier Peak Winery and NW fruits. Stop by our tast- Anacortes Brewery/H2O/ menu and the South Nut tasting 13821 Best Rd ing room at Exit 221 at the Con- Rockfish Grill room on Airport Way with its Mount Vernon, WA 98273 way Skagit Barn and sample the 314/320 Commercial Ave food trucks. Award winning Eu- (360) 873-4073 Official Tulip Festival wines. 14 Anacortes, WA 98221 ropean style beers at both loca- www.glacierpeakwines.com (360) 588-1720 tions. Open every day with Hours: Daily Noon-6 pm Silver Bell Winery www.anacortesrockfish.com 6 outdoor seating too! 17 42 Start or end your day at our tasting 106 S First St room located in the heart of the La Conner, WA 98257 Carpenter Creek Winery Deception Distilling festival. Sample our wines crafted (360) 757-WINE (9463) 20376 E Hickox Rd 9946 Padilla Heights Rd from our estate vineyards and our www.silverbellwinery.com Mount Vernon, WA 98274 Anacortes, WA 98221-8695 selection of olive oils and vinegar Open Sat & Sun 12-6 pm and by from around the world. 45 (360) 848-6673 (360) 588-1000 Appointment Since its inception Silver Bell Wed-Sun, 11 am-6 pm www.deceptiondistilling.com La Conner Brewing Company has produced award winning www.carpentercreek.com Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am-4:30 pm 117 S First St wines. Most recently, the Seattle Visit Skagit Valley's friendliest Sat. 9 am-2:00 pm La Conner, WA 98257 Wine Awards gave a Gold medal winery! Featuring local Pinot Everyone is welcome to visit (360) 466-1415 our modern-day small-batch dis- to our 2012 Pinot Gris and a Dou- Noir, Siegerrebe and other fine Daily 11:30 am ble Gold to the 2010 Cabernet wines, situated on seven acres at tillery and tasting room. Our www.laconnerbrewery.com 13 friendly staff is ready to answer Sauvignon. Come enjoy our relax- the end of a country lane. Stop by ing tasting room. 13 for wine tasting, locally produced any questions. You will see that North Sound Brewing Co. our distinct flavors are produced 17406 State Route 536 gourmet treats, or simply enjoy Skagit River Brewing Company our lush gardens. Cheers! 33 by fresh local farm products and Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Washington State agriculture. 43 (360) 982-2057 404 S Third St Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen Mon-Thur, 3-7:30 pm; Fri, 1-8:30 pm; Sat Noon-8:30 pm; (360) 336-2884 Two locations: Farmstrong Brewing Co. 110 Stewart Rd Sun, Noon-5:30 pm Daily 11 am 11937 Higgins Airport Way Mount Vernon, WA 98273 www.northsoundbrewing.com www.skagitbrew.com 11 Burlington, WA 98233 (360) 873-8852 Our tasting room and beer gar- 601 W Holly St Hours: Closed Mondays, Tue-Thu den are conveniently located on SR Tulip Valley Winery Bellingham, WA 98225 3 pm-9 pm, Fri-Sat Noon-10 pm, 536. Check us out on the web. 34 16163 State Route 536 (360) 752-3377 Sun Noon-9 pm Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Opens 11am daily www.farmstrongbrewing.com Pasek Cellars Winery (360) 428-6894 www.chuckanutbrewery Believing there should be a 18729 Fir Island Rd Mon-Thurs 11 am-5 pm andkitchen.com close relationship between beer Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Fri-Sun 11am-6 pm All ages welcome at both brew- and agriculture, we showcase the (360) 445-4048 www.tulipvalley.net eries. Enjoy the Kitchen with its bounty of the Skagit Valley by part- 11 am-5 pm, Year Round We’re the home of the Official locally inspired fresh American nering with local farmers and pro- www.pasekcellars.com Hard Cider, so stop by the Big Red

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Barn for award winning wine and Fortè Artisan Chocolates with fresh local seafood. We Taylor Shellfish Farms cider. Enjoy a glass on the deck or See back page for details. 11 strive to bring the freshest 2182 Chuckanut Dr at the gift and art exhibit. Heli- seafood to your table through- Bow, WA 98232 copter rides and BBQ all weekend, Golden Glen Creamery out the year. Owned and oper- (360) 766-6002 weather permitting. 35 15014 Field Rd ated by local fishermen in our Apr - Sept, 9 am-6 pm; Bow, WA 98232 beautiful Skagit Valley. If Oct – Mar 9 am-5 pm, Valley Shine Distillery (360) 766-6455 seafood is on the menu tonight, www.taylorshellfish.com 320 S First St. April Hours: Mon-Sun, 10 am-4 pm; visit our retail location for a full From our sustainable farms to Mount Vernon, WA 98273 TOURS: Friday at 2:00pm range of seafood delights. 30 your table, purchase oysters, (360) 853-6702 www.goldenglencreamery.com clams, mussels, & geoducks, plus April hours: Wed, Thurs, Sun The very best comes from Skagit Skagit River Produce a variety of other fresh & frozen Noon-7 pm., Fri, Sat Noon-8 pm. Valley – including our dairy prod- 19193 State Route 534 seafood. Enjoy our scenic picnic www.valleyshinedistillery.com ucts! From Artisan cheeses, fresh Mount Vernon, WA 98274 & BBQ area on Samish Bay. Handcrafted local spirits at (360) 445-2211 their best. Offering Ascension butter and Crème Fraiche. It’s not Retail store open 7 days a week. Festival hours: Daily 8 am-6 pm Vodka, X Gin, Benjamin’s Bour- just Cheese, it’s AN experience! 8 We ship! 7 bon, Revolution Barrel aged A local foods and stuff shop, Rum, Limoncello, Bonfire Tof- Schuh Farms located in Conway, our goal is to fee Liqueur, and Spider Bite 15565 State Route 536 spotlight locally produced goods. Black Licorice Liqueur. Enjoy Mount Vernon, WA 98273 We know most of the farmers an experience unique in nature (360) 424-6982 and producers personally and and rarely offered by other Daily 9 am-5 pm know they are respectful of our distilleries. 11 In the heart of the tulips find a environment and community. 125-year-old dairy barn stuffed Come see us! 44 with seasonal treasures and local Local Foods produce. Playground, tractor train Snow Goose Produce & Produce and hay rides on weekends 15170 Fir Island Rd (weather permitting). Unique va- Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Aldrich Farms rieties of cut tulips! Ice cream, cof- (360) 445-6908 5160 Industrial Place, Suite #106 fees, soup, and homemade fruit Open daily 8:30 am-6:30 pm Ferndale, WA 98248 pies. FREE parking! 28 www.snowgooseproduce-mar- (360) 380-4216 ket.com www.aldrichfarms.com Skagit’s Own Fish Market A true farmer’s market in the Using only the highest quality 18042 State Route 20 heart of Skagit cropland. The local ingredients at Aldrich GOOSE is committed to fresh, Farms, we make each of our prod- Burlington, WA 98233 ucts by hand. From unique jams (360) 707-2722 local and organic. Fresh fish and and jellies to sinfully rich Rasp- Mon - Sat 10:30 am-6 pm; other seafood in live tank, flowers berry Chocolate preserves, we’re Sun 11 am-4pm (including cut & potted tulips), proud to be the Official Topping of www.skagitfish.com immodest ice cream cones, local the Tulip Festival! 25 Lunch served daily, made wines. 31

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SCHEDULE of EVENTS mals will capture your heart. Shop Country Meadow Village the Bunkhouse Boutique "All 1501 Collins Rd Farms & Nurseries Things Alpaca" for yarn, garments, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 gloves, scarves, and precious chil- (360) 856-0404 dren's items. It’s a unique one of a Azusa Farm and Gardens & gift shop and greet resident ani- www.villageconcepts.com/country- kind store in the Skagit Valley. 40 14904 State Route 20 mals. Christianson’s is a NW Flower meadow-village Mount Vernon, WA 98273 & Garden Show People’s Choice Country Meadow Village is an Award Winner. 23 Tulip Town award-winning family-owned (360) 424-1580 15002 Bradshaw Rd Daily 9 am-6 pm business celebrating over 20 years RoozenGaarde Mount Vernon, WA 98273 of dedicated stable service in the www.azusafarm.com (360) 424-8152 Beautiful farm with lovely gar- Division of Washington Bulb Co., Inc. senior living industry in the 15867 Beaver Marsh Rd www.tuliptown.com greater Skagit Valley. We “Bring den store offering a large selection See complete listing on page 5. of nursery plants, gardening sup- Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Retirement to Life” everyday! (360) 424-8531 Come check out our fresh newly plies, and gifts. Come see our WSU Discovery Garden themed display gardens, get com- www.tulips.com remodeled space. See complete listing on page 4. 16650 State Route 536 plimentary garden coaching, or Mount Vernon, WA 98273 use our landscape design/build Creekside Continuing Care Skagit Valley Gardens Open Dawn-Dusk Community services. Home of “Art in a Pickle Enjoy a stroll through this won- Barn” throughout April. 5 18923 Peter Johnson Rd 400 Gilkey Rd Mount Vernon, WA 98273 derful garden showcasing plants Burlington, WA 98233 (360) 424-6760 that do well in the Pacific Northwest. (360) 755-5550 Beaks, Noses, and Bills 4-H Club Docents, to answer your gardening Petting Farm Open daily 9 am- 6 pm www.creeksideccc.com www.skagitvalleygardens.com questions, available weekends. 32 13391 Avon Allen Rd Celebrate the ART of life with Retail Garden Center with us! Explore our website or, bet- Mount Vernon, WA 98273 beautiful displays, greenhouses ter yet, visit us to learn about our (360) 202-5023 Retail Services filled with annuals, hanging bas- comprehensive services and April 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 kets and garden accessories. Gift amenities for independent living, 10 am-5 pm 221, Inc. Boutique “The Root Cellar” is assisted living, memory care, Visit our rabbits, chicks, goats, 18729 Fir Island Rd, Ste C filled with unique gifts, jewelry, Mount Vernon, WA 98274 spacious cottages and apartment ponies, ducks, and baby pigs. home décor, Vera Bradley and so homes, and exciting wellness $5/ea. donation appreciated. 29 (360) 445-6221 much more. Willows Artisan Café www.221inc.com programs. is open daily serving deli and Mon – Thur 9 am – 8 pm Christianson’s Nursery specialty sandwiches, salads and Enchanting Events 15806 Best Rd Fri – Sat 9 am – 9 pm delicious desserts. 19 Sun 9 am – 6 pm Serving Western Washington State Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 474-7848 (360) 466-3821 We bring our passion for med- South Fork Farms ical cannabis to the recreational www.EnchantingEvents.net Daily 9 am-6 pm 19115 Dike Rd cannabis market. Our friendly and Enchanting Events is Western www.christiansonsnursery.com Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Washington’s most recognized “An enticing selection of common (360) 840-3666 knowledgeable Cannabis Consult- ants will help educate you on avail- character company. Based in and uncommon plants.” Largest se- Daily 10 am-4 pm, Mount Vernon, our Princesses, lection of roses, perennials & trees in www.alpacasofsouthforkfarms.com able strains and their effects. Don’t be shy... come on by and check us Pixies and Super Heroes will at- NW Washington. Browse our green- Experience the wonderful world tend your birthday party, special houses, 1888 Schoolhouse, antiques of Alpacas. These beautiful ani- out. Must be 21 to enter.

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event or corporate event in West- selection of new and used motor- Places to Eat ern Washington! We love enter- cycles, along with a variety of taining your child as their favorite parts, accessories, and clothing. 13Moons Restaurant at Home of the Official Festival character and can’t wait to “Be Our trained Harley-Davidson® Swinomish Casino and Lodge Microbrew. The Rockfish features Your Guest!” staff is always ready to help with 12885 Casino Dr fresh seafood, steak, burgers, sig- your service needs. Anacortes, WA 98221 nature sandwiches and woodfired Enterprise Rent-A-Car (360)293-2691 or (855)794-6563 pizzas plus beer brewed right on 1819 Bouslog Rd Paul Evert’s RV Country www.swinomishcasinoand- the premises. Enjoy H2O’s inno- Burlington, WA 98233 509A Suzanne Lane lodge.com vative menu and craft cocktails (360) 757-7343 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Dine in our beautiful 13moons using house made liquors. Live www.enterprise.com (360) 899-1003 Restaurant. Watch as your meal is music every week. We’re your local vehicle rental Open Daily, Mon-Sat 9 am-6 pm, prepared in our exhibition option with a national reputation kitchen. Swinomish Casino & Annie’s Pizza Station Sun 11 am-4 pm 44568 State Route 20 for quality and service. We’ll meet www.rvcountry.com Lodge also offers the Two Salmon you at the Transit Station in Café and the fun atmosphere of 10 Concrete, WA 98237 Buying an RV is a big decision. (360) 853-7227 Mount Vernon to provide you with Sports Bar. Our goal is to support, educate, Tues-Sat, 11 am-9 pm, Sun 2-8 pm a great car for your visit or come and listen to our customers to www.anniespizzastation.net see us, just off I-5 Exit 229 in help them find a vehicle matching Adrift The best pizza anywhere, well Burlington. their budget and lifestyle. Our full 510 Commercial Ave worth the trip through breathtak- service department is for our cus- Anacortes, WA 98221 ing Upper Skagit Valley. We use Hoskinson Insurance Agency, Inc. tomers AND our visitors. (360) 588-0653 only the finest ingredients, 912 Third St Suite B Mon-Sat, 8 am-9 pm preparing freshly handcrafted Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 The UPS Store www.adriftrestaurant.com pizzas, sandwiches, salads and (360) 855-0661 1777 S Burlington Blvd A reflection of our community: pasta. Family Friendly. Open M-F, 9 am-6 pm Burlington, WA 98233 swell food, provocative art, virtu- After hours by appointment (360) 707-5631 oso music, inspiring literature, Anthony’s Restaurant www.farmersagent.com/dhoskinson www.burlington-wa-5499.the- and the camaraderie of friends. Cap Sante Marina Our local Farmers agency not upsstorelocal.com Creative menu featuring natural 1207 Q Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221 beef, pork, lamb, seafood, cheese, only prides itself on helping you More than shipping, we’re your (360) 588-0333 seasonal fruit & vegetables, wines plan wisely for the unexpected, but one-stop-shop for UPS products Anthony's Hearthfire Grill & beers, all produced in Skagit & also on helping restore order when and services. Through our rela- (360) 527-3473 Island Counties. it occurs, so you can keep moving tionship with valued service Anthony's at Squalicum Harbor along the road of your life’s plans. (360) 647-5588 providers, you’ll get exclusive deals Anacortes Brewery/H2O/ Both on Bellwether Way, on the types of business services Rockfish Grill Bellingham, WA Mobile Merchandisers you need most. Conveniently lo- 2611 Henson Rd 314/320 Commercial Ave www.anthonys.com cated near Costco at I-5 Exit 229. Dedicated to a truly Northwest Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Anacortes, WA 98221 dining experience, Anthony's has (360) 336-3187 (360) 588-1720 Warren Jewelers Sun-Thur, 11 am-10 pm earned the reputation for the www.mobmerch.com 1126 S Burlington Blvd Fri-Sat, 11am-11 pm finest fresh seafood with an un- We’re your source for store fix- Burlington, WA 98233 www.anacortesrockfish.com compromising commitment to tures and point of purchase dis- (360) 707-5444 anacortesH2O.com quality and value. plays of uncommon design. Our 12559 116th Ave. NE Rack Doctor Design Team can Kirkland, WA 98034 create any Display Rack to fit your (425) 821-1444 needs. Shop our on-line catalog Closed Sundays or call us with your needs. www.warrenjewelers.net Award winning tulip jewelry North Cascades Harley-Davidson inspired by and made for the Sk- 1337 Goldenrod Road agit Valley Tulip Festival. Pen- Burlington, WA 98233 dants, earrings, pins and rings in (360) 757-1515 different colors of gold plus ster- www.northcascadesharley.com ling silver. Prices start at $29.95 North Cascades Harley-David- and are available year round. 15 son® is your place for everything Harley-Davidson®, with a wide Numbers and symbols at end of listings refer to center map. 17 TF-Broch_2016_SVTF 1/6/16 3:13 PM Page 18

Places to Eat – cont’d El Gitano Mexican Restaurant With over 250,000 possible ways 214 Maple Ave to order a burger (and with great Big Scoop Sundae Palace 720 S First St La Conner, WA 98257 hot dogs), everyone will enjoy their 327 E College Way La Conner, WA 98257 (360) 466-0267 visit. Free peanuts available! Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 466-4451 Daily: 11 am-10 pm (360) 424-3558 901 Commercial Ave www.elgitano.net Fred Meyer Daily 11 am-10 pm Anacortes, WA 98221 Step inside an El Gitano 920 S Burlington Blvd www.bigscoopsundaepalace.com (360) 293-7315 Restaurant and you’re instantly in Burlington, WA 98233 Old fashioned ice cream parlor old Mexico, with décor as authen- (360) 757-9100 Open Daily www.fredmeyer.com and restaurant. Open lunch and www.calicocupboardcafe.com tic as the menu. With soft lighting, colors, art, music and wonderful Our full service deli and bakery dinner, featuring a great dinner have everything from hot entrees aromas coming from the kitchen, menu, gourmet burgers and over 30 Chuckanut Manor Seafood & Grill and delicious sandwich fixings to different ice cream flavors. Have 3056 Chuckanut Dr the stage is set for a superb dining fresh donuts. Your picnic lunch in your next birthday party here! Bow, WA 98232 experience. the tulips will be a delight! (360) 766-6191 Farmhouse Restaurant Bob’s Burgers and Brew Tues - Sat, 11:30 am; Gere-A-Deli and Catering 9394 Old Hwy 99 13724 La Conner Whitney Rd Company Sunday Brunch 10:30 am Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Burlington, WA 98233 www.chuckanutmanor.com 502 Commercial Ave (360) 466-4411 Anacortes, WA 98221 (360) 757-9097 Restaurant with outside deck Mon-Sat, 6:30 am-10 pm; 7 am-9 pm Daily (April) (360) 293-7383 overlooking Samish Bay. Lunch Sun, 9 am-10 pm www.thefarmhouserestaurant.net Mon-Sat, 7 am-4 pm and dinner featuring wild www.bobsburgerandbrew.com A Skagit Valley Landmark, www.gere-a-deli.com seafood and aged meats. Pre- Our motto is “We’re just better.” Country charm, and home-style Located in an historic bank Enjoy gourmet burgers, salads, a mium wines. Friday Smorgas- cooking. Traditional turkey dinners, building. The favorite community great Sunday brunch and more. bord and Sunday Brunch. yummy sandwiches and salads, gathering place, voted best deli, Family dining featuring several freshly-baked desserts, including sandwich, soup, lunch and catering Conway Pub and Eatery our famous Mile-High lemon by Anacortes residents. In-house large TVs, a full-service lounge, bakery and famous bumbleberry great service and great food. 18611 Main St meringue pie. Bus tours welcome. Conway, WA 98238 Home of Skagit’s Art Bash Show. cobbler. Celebrating 35 years! Calico Cupboard Café and Bakery (360) 445-4733 Five Guys Il Granaio Restaurant An award-winning specialty café 10 am Daily 1870 Marketplace Dr 100 W Montgomery and bakery, featuring breakfasts Off of I-5 Exit 221 on the Tulip Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Route. We serve the Ultimate Best Burlington, WA 98233 and lunches, vegetarian and gluten (360) 757-8677 (360) 419-0674 Burgers, steaks and “Pan-Fried free entrees and bakery, famous cin- 11 am–10 pm every day Mon-Thurs 11 am-9 pm, Fri 11 am- namon rolls, cookies and pies. NW Oysters.” Families welcome. Spir- Also serving you in: 10 pm, Sat 3-10 pm, Sun 3-9 pm wines, microbrews, and espresso. its added to our menu enhance Bellingham, Lakewood, Longview, www.granaio.com Authentic Italian cuisine in the Three locations: our old time atmosphere and Marysville, Puyallup, Tacoma 121B Freeway Dr great hospitality. Family owned Old Towne Grainery in Mount www.fiveguys.com/order-on- Ver non. Extensive menu ser ved Mount Vernon, WA 98273 since 1991. line.aspx (360) 336-3107 with Italian and Northwest wines,

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full bar and homemade desserts. to affordable waterfront, family Lunch Mon - Fri 11:30 am Sakura Japanese SteakHouse & Take out available. Voted “Best dining. With full menu options, Dinner Daily 4 pm Sushi Bar Italian” in the 2009 Best of West- customer favorites include fish & www.maxdales.com 1830 S Burlington Blvd ern Washington. chips and chowder. Complete bar Serving Skagit County since Burlington, WA 98233 and pull tabs available. Family 1951. Private dining room featur- (360) 588-4281 Kiwanis Salmon Barbecue owned and operated since 1972. ing high back booths. Lunch menu Open for lunch and dinner daily Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S 13th St, with several signature salads and www.sakuraburlington.com Mount Vernon, WA 98274 La Conner Seafood and Prime sandwiches. Dinner featuring Enjoy the quality cuisine of the April 2-24, 11 am-7 pm Rib House Prime Rib, steaks and seafood. award-winning Sakura Japanese www.kiwanisbbq.com: For 15+ 614 S First St Comfortable and classy martini Steak House and Sushi bar, lo- group reservations, call (360) 428- La Conner, WA 98257 lounge with daily happy hour. cated freeway close in Burlington. 7028 or (360) 708-5550 (360) 466-4014 Reservations gladly accepted. Great food for the whole family, Wild Salmon barbecued over Daily 11:30 am where only high-grade meats and Alder, with baked potato, slaw, gar- www.laconnerseafood.com Nell Thorn Restaurant and Pub fresh vegetables are served and lic bread, & ice cream. Two serving Waterfront restaurant voted the 116 S First St there’s NO MSG in any dish. sizes ONLY $12 or $15. Heated Best Seafood Restaurant in Skagit La Conner, WA 98257 Lodge. (I-5 Exit 225 or 226, head Valley and featured in Northwest (360) 466-4261 Seeds Bistro & Bar Tuesday - Sunday, 11:30 am-9 pm; east and follow signs.) Help us Best Places. Everything prepared 623 Morris St Monday Dinner: 4-9 pm “serve the children of the world.” from scratch, fresh seafood, aged La Conner, WA 98257 www.nellthorn.com (360) 466-3280 beef, pasta and chicken result in Visit this jewel of true North- La Conner Brewing Company Daily 11 am-9 pm quality dining. west dining & a local favorite. Our 117 S First St www.seedsbistro.com unique waterfront location fea- Honoring and promoting our La Conner, WA 98257 La Conner Waterfront Café tures a local, sustainable farm to beautiful Skagit Valley by sourc- (360) 466-1415 128 S First St table menu, craft cocktails, fine ing local ingredients to create our Daily 11:30 am La Conner, WA 98257 wines and microbrews on tap. Northwest inspired menu, served www.laconnerbrewery.com (360) 466-1579 Enjoy the channel side view from in a warm and inviting atmos- Unique Northwest-style brew- Open 7 days a week our lovely seasonal patio. phere. Handcrafted cocktails and pub featuring wood-fired pizzas & www.laconnerwaterfrontcafe.com Northwest beer and wine. other fresh local pub food served High quality, good prices and Olive Garden with our award-winning beers! enjoy our unbeatable view. The 1809 Marketplace Dr Skagit River Brewing Company Enjoy by the cozy fireplace or out- entire restaurant muraled by Burlington, WA 98233 404 S Third St side on the patio. renowned artist Jerry Ragg. De- (360) 757-0480 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 lectable lunches served daily 11 Daily 11 am (360) 336-2884 La Conner Pub & Eatery am-5 pm, open for dinner Fri and www.olivegarden.com 11 am Daily 702 S First St Sat until 8 pm. Family friendly When you’re here, you’re family! www.skagitbrew.com La Conner, WA 98257 and children’s menu. Our cuisine is made fresh for you This is the place to come to par- (360) 466-9932 and is inspired by the great chefs take in the finest Ales & Lagers in Open Daily Max Dale’s Steak & Chop House of Tuscany. Enjoy all your fa- the Northwest. Our Pub offers a va- www.laconnertavern.com 2030 Riverside Dr vorites along with soft breadsticks riety of BBQ items and wood-fired Along the Swinomish Channel, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 and endless salad – a genuine Ital- pizzas. Come and have some fun! La Conner Pub & Eatery is home (360) 424-7171 ian dining experience! cont’d on next page

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Places to Eat – cont’d iting the tulips. Wi-Fi & organic Places to Stay continental breakfast included. Skagit Valley Casino Resort chicken, specialty salads and a Anacortes Inn 3006 Commercial Ave BEST WESTERN College Way Inn 5984 North Darrk Lane great bar menu. A full bar pro- 300 W College Way Bow, WA 98232 vides a wide array of beer, wine Anacortes, WA 98221 (360) 293-3153 or (800) 327-7976 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (877) 275-2448 and cocktails including an exten- (360) 424-4287 or (800) 793-4024 www.anacortesinn.com Open Daily sive martini list. www.bestwestern.com/college- www.theskagit.com On beautiful Fidalgo Island. 44 wayinn Located right off I-5 at exit Subway Sandwiches units – AC, microwave, refrigerator, Seasonally heated outdoor 236, Skagit Valley Casino Resort 9660 Old Hwy 99 N Ste B coffee and tea. WIFI and guest pool, year round hot tub (no jets), offers a restaurant to suit every Burlington, WA 98233 workstation; continental breakfast. and complimentary continental taste! Skagit Skillet, Market Café, (360) 707-0434 Seasonal heated pool. Adjacent to breakfast. All rooms have new and Skagit Express each offer – Sa-Su, 8-9; Mo-Fr, 6-10 park and playground. Close to furniture, wireless internet access, fantastic food in a unique and 1765 S Burlington Blvd, Burlington marinas, restaurants and ferries. refrigerator, microwave, cable fun setting. (360) 757-1916 TV/free HBO. Few pet rooms and – Sa-Su 8-10; Mo-Fr, 7-10 Anacortes Ship Harbor Inn kitchenettes. 100% smoke free. 108A N Township 5316 Ferry Terminal Rd Approx. 8 minutes to tulip fields. Skagit Valley Food Co-op Sedro Woolley, WA 98284 Anacortes, WA 98221 202 S First St – Sa-Su 8-10; Mo-Fr 7-10 (360) 293-5177 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 856-5778 Best Western PLUS Skagit Valley Inn www.shipharborinn.com 2300 Market St (360) 336-9777 2323 E Section St Come to the Sea and Breathe. Re- www.skagitfoodcoop.com Mount Vernon, WA 98274 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 – Sa 8-10; Su 9-10; Mo-Fr, 7-10 modeled accommodations with (360) 428-5678 Stock up for your adventure, fea- ferry and island views. Amenities: turing local organic produce, an (360) 848-0770 www.bestwestern.com Extended Continental Breakfast, 120 spacious 600 sq. ft. rooms. award-winning Deli with hot en- Picnic in the tulips with fresh, delicious SUBWAY sandwiches. luxury bedding and W-Fi, Bistro, Located 5 miles from tulip fields. trees, espresso, salads, ice cream, Any 3 FOOTLONG’s $18! Bar and deck w/fireplace overlook- 100% non-smoking, hot buffet juice, smoothies and plenty of Free coffee before 9 am! ing the water. Come see why many breakfast, free Wi-Fi, dog friendly, picnic-ready ingredients. A sweet of our guests check in and never microwave & refrigerator as well mercantile with lots of local Trumpeter Public House leave the Inn until they check out. as complimentary passes to adja- crafts and gifts. 416 Myrtle St cent health club. Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Angelsong Retreat Center & Bed Stanwood Grill (360) 588-4515 & Breakfast Candlewood Suites 8628 271st NW Mon - Sat from 11 am, Closed Sun 19381 County Line Rd 1866 S Burlington Blvd Stanwood, WA 98292 www.trumpeterpublichouse.com Stanwood, WA 98292 Burlington, WA 98233 (360) 629-5253 Embracing Skagit Valley’s (360) 445-3651 (360) 755-3300 or 1-888-candle- Tues-Sun 4:30 pm charm, choosing local family farms www.angelsongretreat.com wood www.stanwoodgrill.com and our own roof-top garden for Enjoy us with a group, signifi- www.candlewoodsuites/burling- Serving quality dinner and the ingredients in our ever chang- cant other, or just yourself. With 42 tonwa.com drinks since 2001, we offer North- ing gluten free menu, we strive to acres of farm, zen gardens, forest, Skagit Valley’s only Extended west fare with Bistro flare. Menu present the best our Valley has to and stream…all with Puget Sound Stay hotel, built in 2012. Features choices include fresh seafood, offer in a warm, gracious, and com- view… we’re perfect for retreats, 83, 100% non-smoking Gue- steaks and ribs, as well as pastas, fortable atmosphere. reunions, teambuilding, or just vis- strooms and 1-Bedroom Suites,

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all with Full Kitchens and utensils. modeled, centrally located and www.burlingtonsuites.hampton- La Conner Channel Lodge Free Guest Laundry, Gym, Busi- minutes from the Tulip Fields, inn.com 205 N First St ness Center, and outdoor BBQ. shopping, dining, and area at- Feel our award winning Hamp- La Conner, WA 98257 Centrally located, close to shop- tractions. Enjoy room service tonality! Clean, comfortable beds, (360) 466-1500 or (888) 466-4113 ping, restaurants, and tulips. from Bob's Burgers and Brew. friendly staff, FREE hot breakfast, www.laconnerlodging.com Indoor pool, 100% smoke-free, FREE wireless internet, indoor Waterfront luxury awaits you! Cocusa Motel and includes complimentary pool, hot tub, fitness and business The La Conner Channel Lodge 370 W Rio Vista Ave breakfast. Earn Marriott Re- center. Easy access off I-5, near beckons you to enjoy an elegant Burlington, WA 98233 wards Points. shopping and restaurants. Min- getaway that includes breakfast, (360) 757-6044 or (800) 628-2257 utes from the tulips. parking, Wi-Fi, luxurious bed- www.cocusamotel.com Fidalgo Country Inn ding, fireplaces, TV/DVD player, & 63 units, newly remodeled, stan- private balconies. Enjoy live piano 7645 State Route 20 Holiday Inn Express and Suites dard, family, handicap, meeting Anacortes, WA 98221 music on the weekends & relax and jacuzzi rooms. In-room coffee, (360) 293-3494 or (855) 823-5544 900 Andis Rd with our spa services. microwave and refrigerators. Free www.fidalgocountryinn.com Burlington, WA 98233 wireless high-speed internet. Free Our cozy inn is less than a two (360) 755-7338 La Conner Country Inn local calls, Cinemax and continen- hour’s drive from Seattle or Van- www.holidayinnexpress.com/ 107 S Second Street tal breakfast. Adjacent restau- couver, B.C. on the first of the San buringtonwa La Conner, WA 98257 rant/lounge, near shopping and Juan Islands – Fidalgo Island. 100% non-smoking hotel in the (360) 466-1500 or (888) 466-4113 casinos. Truck and RV parking. Newly renovated rooms and heart of tulip country. Offers www.laconnerlodging.com plenty of parking for boats, RVs, complimentary hot breakfast, in- Come enjoy our charming Inn, Days Inn and even tractor trailers! door heated pool/hot tub, mi- lined with cedar-shake siding, 2009 Riverside Dr crowave/refrigerators in every filled with warmth and friendli- Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Four Points by Sheraton room and one-bedroom suites ness. Make our lobby your home (360) 424-4141 714 Lakeway Dr with comfortable living area per- away from home. After a memo- www.daysinn.com/hotel/04735 Bellingham, WA 98225 fect for a family vacation. Earn rable night’s rest, your complimen- I-5 Exit 227 – College Way. Full (360) 671-1011 IHG Rewards. tary continental breakfast awaits service facility with oversized www.fourpointsbellingham.com you. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and parking, and exploring the nearby town. rooms. Complimentary Deluxe We’re your premier full service Hotel Bellwether Daybreak Breakfast. Seasonal hotel in Bellingham, an ideal loca- 1 Bellwether Way tion for group meetings, corporate Majestic Inn and Spa heated pool. Free wireless inter- Bellingham, WA 98225 net. Pet friendly. Moreno’s Family travel, weddings, and family vaca- 419 Commercial Ave (360) 392-3100 Mexican Restaurant/lounge on- tions, with 132 newly renovated Anacortes, WA 98221 site. Close to shopping centers and accommodations and suites plus www.hotelbellwether.com (360) 299-1400 casinos. Meeting rooms available. two restaurants and an indoor A spectacular waterfront hide- www.majesticinnandspa.com Free truck parking. pool located near tulips and the away on Bellingham Bay affording The Majestic Inn and Spa, in the border. Earn SPG points during stunning views of the San Juan Is- historic downtown Anacortes, is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott your stay. lands. Experience Chuckanut the perfect getaway destination, 9384 Old Hwy 99 N Drive to the flowers or drive north with 52 elegant guest rooms, fresh Burlington, WA 98233 Hampton Inn & Suites to Vancouver, BC. Enjoy shops, sa- Northwest dining at the 5th Street (360) 757-2717 1860 Burlington Blvd lons, coffee shops, restaurants, Bistro, spectacular Rooftop Lounge www.marriott.com/otsfs Burlington, WA 98233 and parks in our unique dog and the tranquil Apothecary Spa. Easy access to I-5. Recently re- (360) 757-7100 friendly community. cont’d on next page

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Places to Stay – cont’d (888) 724-1640 farmland views from all our rooms, www.theskagitridge.com along with a delectable breakfast in Marina Inn room. Each room comes with With scenic views of the North a warm, cozy atmosphere. 3300 Commercial Ave HBO movie channels, LCD flat Cascades and Skagit Valley, The Anacortes, WA 98221 screen TVs, high-speed internet Skagit Ridge Hotel offers 41 Chuckanut Manor B&B (360) 293-1100 or (800) 231-5198 access, coffee maker, and more! wellappointed guest rooms fea- 3056 Chuckanut Dr www.marinainnwa.com turing LCD flat screen TV's, HBO Bow, WA 98232 Feel confident choosing Marina Swinomish Casino and Lodge movie channels, high-speed inter- (360) 766-6191 Inn with our exceptionally clean 12885 Casino Dr net access, mini fridge, mi- One 2-bedroom suite for 1-4 people furnished in antiques with rooms, excellent customer service Anacortes, WA 98221 crowave, coffee maker, and more! kitchen, dining area, living room, and 24 hour Front Desk. Enjoy our (360) 293-2691 or (888) 288-8883 Continental breakfast and 24- bath and Jacuzzi spa. Continental Fresh Baked cookies every evening www.swinomishcasinoand- hour shuttle to Skagit Valley breakfast included. Spectacular and Continental Breakfast every lodge.com Casino Resort is also available. view and sunset! morning. Free wireless. Discounts Explore Swinomish Casino & for Seniors, Military, and AAA. Lodge! Take in the breath-taking Tulip Inn Inn at Barnum Point views of the San Juan Islands, Mt. 2200 Freeway Dr 464 South Barnum Rd Medallion Hotel Baker, and Padilla Bay. Enjoy the Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Camano Island, WA 98282 16710 Smokey Pt Blvd patio at 13moons Restaurant and (360) 428-5969 or (800) 599-5969 (360) 387-2256 or (800) 910-2256 Arlington, WA 98223 the excitement of the Casino and www.tulipinn.net www.innatbarnumpoint.com (360) 657-0500 10 Sports Bar. Book an event in Deluxe air-conditioned gue- A short drive from Conway. www.medallionhotel.net the Wa Walton Event Center. strooms, complimentary conti- On the beach on Camano Island, Our recently renovated rooms nental breakfast, in-room coffee, ½ hour south of Mount Vernon. are 100% non-smoking and in- free local calls, HBO, AM/FM Spectacular views, spacious The Heron Inn & Day Spa rooms, queen beds. Fireplaces. clude a complimentary hot break- 117 Maple Ave alarm clocks, high speed internet, fast buffet, Free Wi-Fi and a heated voice mail, electronic security, Relax as the waves break on La Conner, WA 98257 shore. Beach walk to spot mi- indoor pool and hot tub. We are (360) 399-1074 kitchen units, near tulip fields, conveniently located within min- grating birds. Wake to a brunch www.theheroninn.com restaurants and shopping. AAA utes of the outlets and casinos. breakfast. Welcome to our warm and ele- approved. I-5 Exit 227. gant 10-room inn and day spa. Katy’s Inn Skagit Valley Casino Resort Some suites include Jacuzzi's, fire- 503 S Third St 5984 North Darrk Lane BED AND BREAKFAST La Conner, WA 98257 Bow, WA 98232 places, and two beds. Enjoy our warm and inviting living room, li- (360) 466-9909 or (866) 528-9746 (877) 275-2448 Armstrong House brary, and garden. All rooms include www.katysinn.com www.theskagit.com 12757 Chilberg Rd In the heart of La Conner! View a scrumptious breakfast, private The Skagit Hotel offers 103 La Conner, WA 98257 of the Channel! Walking distance restful rooms, including 29 suites bath, flatscreen TV, and DVD player. (360) 466-4578 to all shops and restaurants! Vic- with jetted spas and fireplaces. www.thearmstronghouse.com torian home built in 1882. Four Amenities include an indoor The Skagit Ridge Hotel An intimate bed and breakfast rooms all with Private Baths. Hot heated pool with retractable roof, 18444 Bow Ridge Dr just 1/2 mile from La Conner. Join Tub. Fantastic breakfast. Come dry sauna, hot tub, and fitness Bow, WA 98232 us for spectacular mountain and Stay with Us!

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Pleasant Ridge B&B LODGING ASSOCIATES YOUR SKAGIT VALLEY VISIT 14022 Dodge Valley Road Cedar Bluff Cottage Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 445-3333 www.VisitSkagitValley.com (360) 466-2444 www.cedarbluffcottage.com www.pleasantridgebb.com ANACORTES (360) 293-3832 LA CONNER (360) 466-4778 Anacortes Chamber of Commerce La Conner Chamber of Commerce Come see why the locals call Samish Point by the Bay Cottage this the nicest lodging around. 819 Commercial Ave. #F 511-C Morris St, La Conner, WA 98257 (360) 766-6610 Anacortes, WA 98221 Details at www.lovelaconner.com Close to everything that’s going www.samishpoint.com www.anacortes.org Opening Day Boat Parade: May on, without the noise and crowds Waterfront Festival: June 4-5 Classic Yacht and Car Show: August of the city. Situated on three gor- Skagit Bay Hideaway Anacortes Arts Festival: August 5-7 La Conner Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival: geous country acres of Pleasant (360) 466-2262 Bier on the Pier: October 7-8 October Ridge. Three rooms, private baths, www.skagitbay.com Lighted Boat Parade: December BURLINGTON (360) 757-0994 gourmet breakfast. MOUNT VERNON(360) 428-8547 RV/CAMPING SITES Burlington Chamber of Commerce 520 E Fairhaven Ave. Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce Whispering Firs B&B Burlington-Anacortes KOA 301 W. Kincaid, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Burlington, WA 98233 19357 Kanako Lane www.mountvernonchamber.com 6397 N Green Rd www.burlington-chamber.com Mount Vernon, WA 98274 Burlington, WA 98233 Riverwalk Concerts Thursdays July-Aug Berry Dairy Days: June 17-19 Highland Games: July 9-10 (360) 428-1900 or (800) 428-1992 (800) 562-9154 or (360) 724-5511 Harvest Festival Pumpkin Pitch: www.whisperingfirs.com www.koa.com/campgrounds/ Skagit County Fair: August 10-13 September 24 Skagit Wine & Beer Festival: Nov. 19 Set on 250 acres overlooking burlington Puget Sound and San Juan islands. Experience quiet country set- CONCRETE (360) 853-8784 SEDRO-WOOLLEY (360) 855-1841 Wooded hiking, private fishing and ting. Enjoy our Indoor pool and Concrete Chamber of Commerce Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce wildlife. Large rooms, astonishing spa, rec hall for groups, free Wi-Fi, 45770 Main St, Concrete, WA 98327 810 Metcalf St views, Jacuzzi and full breakfast. beautiful trail along the creek. www.concrete-wa.com Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 Skagit Eagle Festival: Every full weekend Children and pets accepted with Spacious full-service RV sites w/ www.sedro-woolley.com Cable, camping cabins & tent sites. in January Blast from the Past: June 3-5 prior arrangements. Vic and Linda Cascade Days: August 20-21 Loggerodeo: July 2-5 Benson, Innkeepers. Proudly introduce all new Deluxe Ghost Walk: Saturdays in October Tree Lighting & Parade: December 3 Cabins to leisure you. Breakfast with Santa December 10 Wild Iris Inn 121 Maple Ave Mount Vernon RV Park OTHER EVENTS La Conner, WA 98257 1229 Memorial Hwy Skagit River Salmon Festival – September 10 • www.skagitriverfest.org Festival of Family Farms – October 1-2 • www.festivaloffamilyfarms.com (800) 477-1400 or (360) 466-1400 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 www.wildiris.com (360) 428-8787 or (800) 385-9895 Comfort and hospitality at its Located next to downtown We receive funding from the town of La Conner, the cities of Anacortes, Mount Vernon in the heart of best! Romantic 18 room country Burlington, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, and from Skagit County through Skagit Valley. 81 full service inn located four blocks from hotel/motel tax grants. sites including large pull thrus. downtown shops. Featuring king Picnic tables, immaculate rest- beds, spa tubs, fireplaces, private rooms with free showers, 50-amp baths, outside porches and wire- service. Free Cable TV. less internet. Complimentary two- course breakfast, served at tables for two.

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OFFICIAL

You can purchase our merchandise from the Tulip Festival office (311 W Kincaid St, Mount Vernon), from local mechants or at www.TulipFestival.org. In addition, these businesses have developed specialty products you can purchase directly from them. OFFICIAL WINE – Pasek Cellers 18279 Fir Island Rd, Mount Vernon, WA (360) 445-4048 www.PasekCellars.com Map 14 OFFICIAL MICROBEER – 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 36 OFFICIAL JEWELRY – Warren Jewelers 1126 S Burlington Blvd, Burlington, WA (360) 707-5444 www.WarrenJewelers.net Map 15 OFFICIAL CHOCOLATE – Forté Artisan Chocolate 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 35 OFFICIAL TOPPING – Aldrich Farms 5160 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.