Welcome to the 2015 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Our Thirty-Second Anniversary e’re excited to share our fertile valley with you. The explosion Northwest. Many of our sponsors are featured here, they’d love to see you of color that occurs on Washington Bulb Co.’s fields of tulips during the month of April, or whenever you travel through our Valley. Wis breathtaking. A day spent admiring their splendor and ex- ploring the beautiful display gardens of RoozenGaarde and Tulip Town Paul Pickering will shape memories for years to come. We hope you’ll have time to visit President, Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Board of Directors some of the businesses and people that come together to make the Owner Max Dale’s Steak & Chop House/Stanwood Grill Skagit Valley Tulip Festival the premiere destination event in the Pacific

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

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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...... 5-15 Festival/Tulip Map/Info Stations...... 12-13 Portland, OR Retail & Services...... 16 Travel Info ...... 4 WHERE is THE SKAGIT VALLEY 60 miles north of Seattle/60 miles south of Vancouver, BC Places to Eat...... 17-20 Places to Stay ...... 20-23 Directly off I-5 – using Exits 221 - 231. See page 4 for Return Visit...... 23 travel details. 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 30 Days of April • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2015 Columbia Bank Photo Contest • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2015 Poster Artist Signing • • • • • • • • Anacortes Arts Festival • • • • • • • • Anacortes Spring Boat Show • • • Anacortes Spring Wine Festival • Anacortes Quilt Walk • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Burlington Scrapbooking Swap Meet • COUNTRY Financial Tulip Frolic • Downtown Mount Vernon Street Fair • • • Garage Sale, Antiques & More • • Kid’s Giant Garage Sale • Kiwanis Salmon Barbecue • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PACCAR Open House • Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs Concert • Schmooze Fair 2015 • The Art of Gardening •• 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Silver Reef Hotel, Casino & Spa • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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 (2 locations) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Art Gallery at Tulip Town • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Art in a Pickle Barn • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Edison Eye Gallery •• •••••• ••• Glass Aquarium • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • River Gallery • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Sauk Mountain Pottery • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The Shop • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • VISIT US Online! /SkagitValleyTulipFestival Scan the QR code to view Festival videos and more on 2 Brochure design by Guy D. Corp, Chief Creative Officer, grafixCORP.com your mobile device! 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 Bellair Charters & Airporter • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • WSU Master Gardener Step-On Guides • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • WINERIES & BREWERIES 1234567891011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Anacortes Brewery • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Bertelsen Winery • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Carpenter Creek Winery • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Deception Distillery • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Glacier Peak Winery • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • La Conner Brewing Company • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • North Sound Brewing Company • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Pasek Cellars Winery • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Skagit River Brewing Company • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Tulip Valley Winery • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • LOCAL FOODS & PRODUCE 1234567891011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Golden Glen Creamery • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Jessie’s Berries • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Schuh Farms • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Skagit’s Own Fish Market • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Skagit River Produce • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Snow Goose Produce • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Taylor Shellfish Farms • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Woolley Market • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Christianson’s Nursery • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Hidden Meadow Ranch • • • • RoozenGaarde • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Skagit Valley Gardens • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • South Fork Farms • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Tulip Town •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• WSU Discovery Garden • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

SPECIAL EVENTS FEB–MARCH Peoples Bank/Judd & Black Appliance Gala Celebration March 26 Tulip Days Basketball Tournament March 28-30 Key Bank Presents Tulip Ambassador Event February 10

2014 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival www.TulipFestival.org 3 DETAILED travel DIRECTIONS CELEBRATE SPRING AT TULIP TOWN! 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 Purchase cut and potted tulips and garden plants. 230 Visit the Art Gallery and Gift Shop. Enjoy face painting, kite flying, Exit I-5 and head west on SR 20 toward Anacortes espresso and snacks. Trolley rides 10-4 daily (weather permitting). Proceed west on SR 20 for 3 miles until you reach Best Rd/Farm To Market Rd; Turn Left on Best Rd and proceed 1.7 miles until you reach McLean Rd. Open Daily April 1–30 Admission $5 per adult This will put you at the McLean Rd roundabout, in the center of the tulip growing area. 9am–5pm Children 6 & Under FREE There are numerous routes you can follow – consult the Festival map to decide. (later if weather permits) (sorry, no pets) EXIT Conway Exit 15002 Bradshaw Rd., Mount Vernon, WA 98273 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 Skagit River. Continue on over the bridge for 3.1 miles when you will 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 ac- tivities, 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 Order bulbs. Give the joy of spring with Indoor flower show with background Turn right onto S Third St for 0.3 miles, then our tulip bulb gift pack. mural by artist Jennifer Bowman. 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.

World Tulip Summit Society Garden. 14 Veteran’s Memorial Garden honoring all As You The quickest route out of the tulip field area is SR 20 Leave countries are represented. war veterans. Use the Festival map to locate where you are and proceed to SR 20 which will take you east to I-5. If you decide to leave via Fir Island Rd to the south, we suggest you consider 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 intersection of I-5 and Exit 218. From here you can proceed north or south on I-5 to your end destination.

New tulip variety trial gardens. Windmill display gardens.

Ride our trolley and experience unique panoramic viewing of the fields for perfect photos. Photos © Peter Cherry (360) 424-8152 • www.tuliptown.com /tuliptown 4 2015 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival www.TulipFestival.org SCHEDULE of EVENTS Special Events 30 Days of April 2015 Poster Artist Teresa Saia With the generous support of Poster Signings A division of Washington Bulb Co., Inc., the largest flower bulb grower in our faithful sponsors, we are Teresa will sign your poster from the U.S. with 1000 acres of Skagit Valley tulip, daffodil, and iris fields. pleased to offer “30 Days of April.” 10 am-2 pm and have other pieces Owned by the Roozen family – tulip growers in Holland and the United Here’s how it works: each day dur- available at: States since the early 1700’s. Come visit our beautiful 4 acre Display Gar- ing our Festival, we will feature an den planted with over ¼ million bulbs & featuring an authentic Dutch item that a visitor can win. You will Tulip Town windmill! Great photo opportunities abound. Our full-color bulb catalog have to come to our Festival office at 15002 Bradshaw Rd offers FREE TULIP BULBS! Stroll the Display Garden and mark your fa- 311 W. Kincaid St, Mount Vernon to Mount Vernon, WA 98273 vorite flowers – over 150 varieties are on display and labeled for conven- be eligible. We will pick a random April 4, 12, 18, 26 ience. Each year we redesign and replant the garden with a new layout number each day and the corre- featuring brilliant color combinations, spectacular floral designs, and flow- sponding visitor will win the prize. RoozenGaarde ering rivers of deep blue muscari! Choose from your favorite tulip vari- Prizes, sponsors and the day's 15867 Beaver Marsh Rd eties freshly cut from our fields – buy 4 bunches and get the 5th FREE! lucky number will be posted on our Mount Vernon, WA 98273 website, www.tulipfestival.org and April 5, 11, 19, 25 Visit Tulips.com on Facebook and Instagram for more pics! on our Facebook page, www.Face- Growing in our Display Garden: 100+ tulip varieties and 150 varieties book.com/SkagitValleyTulipFestival. Anacortes Arts Festival in total-including daffodils, hyacinths, crocus, iris, & specialty flowers. 2nd Annual “Art in Bloom” Fine Art Planted just behind the garden is a 25 acre tulip field plus a 15 acre 2015 Photo Contest presented by Exhibition daffodil field. Columbia Bank Depot Art Center New plantings, photo ops, and varieties added for 2015. Back by popular demand, the Sk- 611 R Ave To obtain the most up to date and reliable bloom information check agit Valley Tulip Festival is running a Anacortes, WA 98221 out our Bloom Map at www.tulips.com. photo contest on our Facebook page. (360) 293-6211 An oversized gravel parking lot provides plenty of parking. Check www.facebook.com/Skagit- April 11-18, 11 am-4 pm Special discount offer for bulb orders placed at our garden! ValleyTulipFestival in early March www.AnacortesArtsFestival.com Meet 2015 poster artist Teresa Saia Sat 4/11 & 4/25 and Sun 4/5 & for the details. Submit your photos The Festival invites some of its 4/19 and get your Tulip Festival art signed. and view entries. The winners will best regional artists for this off- Open year round. Perfect for summer weddings! Our retail shop of- have their photos published in the season fine art show featuring fers unique gifts for the home and garden, fresh flowers. Food & 2016 Official Brochure and win a painting, photogra- espresso available during the Festival. prize package. phy, sculpture and Garden admission: $5 per person; $4 for military with I.D. fine craft. Special Children 6 years and under are FREE. Parking is FREE. Admission evening opening ticket provides free access to ALL parking areas located in our other event Saturday RoozenGaarde/WBC fields. April 11th at 6 FREE Parking is marked with RoozenGaarde signs. Admission charge pm. 6 only applies to the spring bloom period. Open daily 9-7. Sorry, no pets permitted in the garden. cont’d on next page Order the freshest flowers and biggest bulbs online: www.Tulips.com WE SHIP FRESH CUT FLOWERS YEAR ROUND direct from our farm to ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES. 15867 Beaver Marsh Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. (360)424-8531

Numbers and symbols at end of listings refer to center map. 5 Downtown Mount Vernon Street garages to sell their toys, books, SCHEDULE of EVENTS Fair sports gear, and more! New and gen- Special Events – cont’d S. First Street tly used items. Free admission, bring Mount Vernon, WA 98273 shopping bags and cash. 10 Anacortes Spring Boat Show Follow the map to view hundreds (360) 336-3801 CapSante Boat Haven of traditional quilts, art quilts, and April 17-19, Fri & Sat 10 am-6 pm, Kiwanis Salmon Barbecue 1019 Q Ave wearable art. Dine and shop along Sun 10 am-5 pm Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S 13th St Anacortes, WA 98221 the way! Maps available at partici- www.mountvernondowntown.org Mount Vernon, WA 98274 (888) 811-2252 pating merchants, Anacortes Visi- www.facebook.com/tulipfestival- April 4-26, 11 am-7 pm April 10-12 10 am-5 pm tors Center, and the La Conner Quilt streetfair www.kiwanisbbq.com: details and www.anacortesboatshow.com and Textile Museum. 6 31st Annual Tulip Festival Street 15+ group reservations Have fun viewing at least 75 float- Fair, presented by the Mount Ver- Wild Salmon barbecued over ing boats ranging up to 65 feet. A Burlington Scrapbooking Swap non Downtown Association. 100s Alder, with baked potato, slaw, gar- wide range of boat styles at Boat Meet of juried arts & crafts vendors in- lic bread, & ice cream. Two serving Show prices! The best yachts from Burlington Parks and Rec. Center cluding photography, jewelry, cloth- sizes ONLY $10 or $12. Heated the best brokers, new/pre-owned. 900 E Fairhaven Ave ing, gourmet food stuffs, unique Lodge. (I-5 Exit 225 or 226, head Free Admission/Parking. Equipment Burlington, WA 98233 gifts, delicious food court offerings, east and follow signs.) (360) 428- and marine services displays. 6 (360) 755-9649 live entertainment, and fun for the 7028 for groups only. Help us “serve April 18, 9 am-Noon whole family. 11 the children of the world.” 4 Anacortes Spring Wine Festival www.burlingtonwa.gov Port of Anacortes Transit Shed You'll find tons of supplies here Garage Sale, Antiques & More PACCAR Technical Center Open Event Center - 1st & Commercial Ave to feed your hobby appetite! Free 23rd Annual Spring Event House Anacortes, WA 98221 admission, bring shopping bags Skagit County Fairgrounds 12479 Farm To Market Rd (360) 293-7911 and cash. 10 479 W Taylor St Mount Vernon, WA 98273 April 11, Noon-4:30 pm, Tickets $40 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 757-8311 www.anacortes.org COUNTRY Financial Tulip Frolic (360) 336-9414 April 11, 11 am-3 pm ONLY / FREE This event combines 30 regional Gilkey Square April 10 – 11, 9 am-4 pm See our trucks and how we test vintners and 6 restaurants, result- Downtown La Conner, WA 98257 www.skagitcounty.net/garagesale them. 242-acre site provides test ing in great wine-tasting, wonder- (360) 428-5959 Over 140 Vendors! Great Food! and development for all PACCAR ful appetizers and live music. 6 April 11, 10 am-2 pm Live Music! Hand Crafted Items! 11 divisions, including Kenworth, www.tulipfestival.org Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. The tour Anacortes Quilt Walk Join us for family fun with en- Kid’s Giant Garage Sale highlights test labs and trucks Downtown Anacortes tertainment, crafts, exhibits, and Burlington Parks & Rec Center manufactured by PACCAR. We are (360) 202-3410 more in downtown La Conner… 900 E Fairhaven Ave 1 mile N of Hwy 20 on Farm to April 1-30, Hours Vary come be part of the excitement! 13 Burlington, WA 98233 Market Rd. 38 www.fidalgoislandquilters.com (360) 755-9649 April 4, 9 am-Noon www.burlingtonwa.gov 2015 POSTER ARTIST TERESA SAIA AWESOME event! The KIDS have cleaned out Teresa Saia’s art perfectly captures the light and their rooms, closets, and dynamic colors of Skagit Valley in the spring. No wonder, she began her art career right here as one of the artists at Art in a Pickle Barn. Today she travels and teaches all over the world. To see more of her work, visit www.teresasaia.com.

6 2015 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival www.TulipFestival.org Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual roller derby, we are: Fierce. Fun. Join us. Be a part of Skagit Valley Used Book Sale at Mount Vernon Songs: A Tulip Festival Concert Challenging. Welcoming. Visit our Tulip Festival’s premier running Library Bethany Covenant Church website for event schedule. event. This scenic 2 or 5 mile course 315 Snoqualamie St 1318 S 18th St is flat and fast on gravel packed Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Mount Vernon, WA 98274 The Art of Gardening Event trails. It's an experience the whole (360) 336-6209 (360) 424-9399 The Depot, 611 R Ave family will enjoy. Free to 14 and www.mountvernonwa.gov Sat, April 18, 7 pm Anacortes, WA 98221 under (to encourage you) and free April 17 3 am-6 pm, www.bccmv.net (360) 293-1918 to 70 and older (you deserve it!). April 18 10 am-4 pm After a day in the tulips come April 25-26, 10 am-4 pm Otherwise, $15 or $25 w/shirt. Info Come support the Friends of the enjoy this uplifting concert that www.anacortesfarmersmarket.org and register on-line. 17 Mount Vernon Library semi-annual features excellent choirs of all ages Celebrate gardening featuring book sale and help spread literacy and the joyful sounds of the regional vendors, display gardens Tulip Town Children’s Art Table throughout Skagit County! The sale Bethany Bells. Free admission and and exhibitors with a focus on Tulip Town is held in the Fire Station directly refreshments after the program. 18 backyard farming, gardening and 15002 Bradshaw Rd behind the library at the corner of art specifically designed for the Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Broadway and Second Streets. 11 Schmooze Fair 2015 garden. Enjoy food, a sunny beer (360) 424-8152 By Economic Development Assoc. and wine garden and live enter- Mon - Fri, 10 am-3:30 pm Woodfest of Skagit County (EDASC) tainment all day! 6 www.tuliptown.com Sedro-Woolley High School Van Zyverden’s Bulb Warehouse See complete listing on page 5. 1235 Third St 12035 Higgins Airport Way Tulip Pedal – 34th Annual Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 Burlington, WA 98233 Safe Kids Skagit County and Group US Bank Parade (360) 855-1841 (360) 336-6114 Health First Street, LaConner, WA 98257 April 11-12; Sat, 9 am-4 pm; April 16, 4 pm-8:30 pm La Conner Middle School (360) 428-5959 Sun, 10 am-3 pm www.skagit.org 503 N Sixth La Conner, WA 98257 April 11, 2 pm www.sedro-woolley.com Don’t miss the best business-to- (360) 661-7417 www.tulipfestival.org Chainsaw carving demos and business networking opportunity in April 18 Day of parade entries welcome! sales, professional woodcraft ven- Skagit County with over 1,000 people www.safekidsskagit-island.com US Bank proudly sponsors the dors, student competitions, silent in attendance! Tickets only $20 each www.active.com for registration 30th Annual Kiwanis Club of La auction, wood carving raffle. Tasty and include an evening of great food Registration from 7 am-Noon. Conner Not So Impromptu Tulip treats; fun for the entire family. and entertainment! For more infor- Course open until 4 pm. Parade. Join in the fun as a spectator Located in the high school gym. 3 mation, call or visit us online! 17 Ride on your own on 20, 40 and or participant. No entry is too small; 60-mile routes, or ride all three! wacky impromptu entries welcome. Skagit Valley Roller Derby Pre-registration: $30. Day-of: $35. Line up for the parade on 6th Street 1645 S Walnut St Technical jerseys available for $12. in La Conner at the school complex. Burlington, WA 98233 Kids 14 and under free. 13 Entry forms available at Skagit (360) 399-6044 County US Bank branches and at www.skagitvalleyrollerderby.com Tulip Run – 30th Annual www.tulipfestival.org. Watch for VIP Are you looking for a place to be- Skagit Regional Airport seating awarded day-of-parade – long that challenges you to embrace Burlington, WA 98233 wandering US Bank employees and and celebrate who you are while (207) 610-0532 Kiwanians will be giving reserved pushing you to become even April 4, 9:30 am start seats by the judges' stand at Dirty stronger? Committed to flat track www.tuliprun.com Biter Park. 13

Numbers and symbols at end of listings refer to center map. 7 Mon-Sat, 10 am-9 pm; Swinomish Casino and Lodge SCHEDULE of EVENTS Sun, 10 am-7 pm 12885 Casino Dr www.premiumoutlets.com/seattle Anacortes, WA 98221 Points of Interest Over 125 stores featuring Ann (360) 293-2691 or (888) 288-8883 Downtown Burlington Art Walk Lincoln Theatre Taylor, Banana Republic, Burberry, www.swinomishcasinoand- Fairhaven Ave 712 S First St Calvin Klein, Coach, DKNY, Guess, lodge.com Burlington, WA 98233 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Kenneth Cole, Polo Ralph Lauren Located on the water’s edge (360) 755-9717 or (360) 757-0994 (360) 336-8955 and more at savings of 25% to near Anacortes. Over 800 of the April 1-30, FREE Various events: April 1-30 65% every day. Gift Cards available loosest slots, best table games in- Enjoy a Touch of Art in Down- www.ilovethelincoln.com; on-site and on-line. 12 cluding Blackjack, Pai Gow, Craps, town Burlington on Fairhaven Av- www.lincolntheatre.org Roulette, Spanish 21, Poker Room, enue during the Festival. Art Walk Gem of a 1926 historic theatre in Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa Keno, Bingo, and a rewarding Tour brochures are at the Visitor downtown Mount Vernon present- 4876 Haxton Way Player’s Club. Dine in one of our Info Center, 520 E. Fairhaven Ave. 10 ing a wide range of performing Ferndale, WA 98248 wonderful restaurants featuring arts, concerts and art house films (866) 383-0777 fresh and local ingredients. 1 Eaglemont Golf Course/Fireweed throughout the year. Something for www.silverreefcasino.com Terrace Restaurant & Lounge everyone! Open House with free Easy drive from the tulip fields, The Outlet Shoppes at Burlington 4800 Eaglemont Dr tours and Wurlitzer music during Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa offers 448 Fashion Way Mount Vernon, WA 98274 the street fair. 11 105 Deluxe Guest Rooms and Burlington, WA 98233 (360) 424-0800 Tee Times Suites, 10 dining options from (360) 757-3548 (360) 428-1954 Restaurant Padilla Bay National Estuarine quick serve to fine dining, new Mon-Sat, 9:30 am-8:30 pm; www.eaglemontgolf.com or Research Reserve Cigar Lounge, beautiful function Sun, 10 am-7 pm www.fireweedterrace.com 10441 Bayview-Edison Rd space, full service spa, gaming, www.TheOutletShoppesatBurling- 18-hole championship public Mount Vernon, WA 98273 live entertainment and more! 25 ton.com golf course ranked top 10 in Wash- (360) 428-1558 Save 20% to 70% Every Day at ington State by Golf Digest. Its Wed-Sun 10 am-5 pm Skagit Valley Casino Resort Name Brand Outlet Stores includ- brand new club house offers a www.padillabay.gov 5984 N Darrk Lane ing Coach, Nike, lululemon, Helly world-class venue and a restaurant The only National Estuarine Re- Bow, WA 98232 Hansen, Eddie Bauer, Nine West & bar with arguably the best view search Reserve in Washington State. (877) 275-2448 and more. I-5 Exit 229. 22 in the valley. 37 Public welcome! Breazeale Inter- www.theskagit.com pretive Center featuring new salt Get Some Play Time at The Skagit! LaConner Sculpture Tour water aquaria, interactive exhibits, Enjoy all your favorite slots and LaConner, WA 98257 reference library, gift shop, trails, table games, two deluxe hotels, (360) 466-3125 bird watching tips and a Heron- three restaurants, headline enter- FREE cam. Bike friendly. FREE. 20 tainment, free live music and our www.lovelaconner.com generous Rewards Club program Enjoy the sculptures on display Seattle Premium Outlets – get Skagit Player-Bucks AND throughout LaConner. Map avail- 10600 Quil Ceda Blvd Cash-Back Points! Just five min- able at Chamber of Commerce and Tulalip, WA 98271 utes north of Burlington; on I-5 at participating merchants. 13 (360) 654-3000 Exit 236. 21

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2014 2015 Now TORCOM 3KAGIT6ISI Available! skagitvisitor.com 8 2015 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival www.TulipFestival.org Art Shows & Art Gallery at Tulip Town Glass Aquarium Art Gallery Sauk Mountain Pottery Tulip Town Mark Eckstrand’s Hot Shop 18772 Best Rd Galleries 15002 Bradshaw Rd 1220 State Route 536 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (Memorial Hwy) (360) 610-6354 Art at the Schoolhouse (360) 424-8152 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 April 1-30, 10 am-5 pm Christianson’s Nursery www.tuliptown.com (360) 708-5081 Wood-fired stoneware and 15806 Best Rd See complete listing on page 4. Mon-Sat, 10 am-5 pm; porcelain with celebrated tulip Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Sun, Noon-4 pm designs in the small barn behind (360) 466-3821 Art in a Pickle Barn www.marksglassaquarium.com the blue and white Colonial-style At Azusa Farm and Gardens April 3-26, 10 am-5 pm New locally owned and oper- house on Best Rd. Park out front 14904 State Route 20 www.stanwoodarts.com ated gallery featuring hand blown and follow the footpath to the Mount Vernon, WA 98273 pottery. Find us on Facebook. 26 The Stanwood Camano Arts glass by one of America’s finest Guild returns to the historic (360) 424-1580 April 1 - 30, 10 am-6 pm artists, Seattle native, Mark Eck- schoolhouse on the grounds of The Shop www.skagitart.org strand. Plus, we carry a variety of Christianson’s Nursery offering 18623 Main St www.azusafarm.com glass art by other local artists! paintings, photography, glass art, Conway, WA 98328 Come celebrate with us! 25 tal- Watch the artists working daily in (360) 391-2691 mixed media, turned wood, and ented local artists displaying both our Hot Shop! 47 April hours: Tue-Sun 11 am-5 pm jewelry. 23 2D and 3D art. View an eclectic www.theshopconway.com mix of painting styles and medi- River Gallery Featuring artists and artisans ART BASH-2 Locations ums, from realism to abstract, plus 19313 Landing Rd in and around the Skagit Valley Farmhouse Restaurant jewelry, glass, photography and (off Dodge Valley Rd) from fine art to fire pits and 13724 La Conner Whitney Rd much more. See you in the fields! 5 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 everything in between. We’re con- Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 466-4524 veniently located in downtown (360) 466-0382 Edison Eye Gallery Open Wed-Sun, 10 am-5 pm Conway, a perfect stop coming April 1-26 5800 Cains Ct www.rivergallerywa.com from or going to the fields! Shop 11am to 5pm daily. Edison, WA 98232 Featuring paintings, sculptures, local, buy handmade. 14 April 18-May 3; 11 am-5 pm; glass, and jewelry by over 30 local Closed Mondays Front Gallery artists. Follow the green signs to (360) 766-6276 420 Myrtle St our door. 39 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 www.skagitfisheries.org (360) 588-4515 The Skagit Fisheries Enhance- April 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26 ment Group and the Edison Eye 11 am-5 pm Gallery bring you the “Friends of www.skagitart.com Fish.” Local artists share their art Presented by Skagit Artists inspired by fish and water, while Together. 11 & 24 supporting the efforts to pre- serve the Skagit Valley for future generations. 9

Numbers and symbols at end of listings refer to center map. 9 Shutter Tours Wineries, Brew- SCHEDULE of EVENTS 1916 Pike Place, Suite 12 Seattle, WA 98101 eries & Distilleries Boat, Bike, Vehicle & Air Tours (425) 516-8838 Anacortes Brewery and Bellair Charters and Airporter Orcas Island Eclipse Charters & April 3-26 Rockfish Grill (866) 235-5247 Wildlife Tours www.shuttertours.com 320 Commercial Ave www.airporter.com Departs from Anacortes and Relax in our comfortable tour Anacortes, WA 98221 Providing 11 convenient trips a Orcas Island bus with a top rated tour com- (360) 588-1720 day, to and from Sea-Tac Airport. (360) 376-6566 pany. In addition to seeing tulips, Sun-Thurs, 11 am-10 pm; Comfortable and affordable. Serv- you'll receive simple tips to im- Reserve on-line at: Fri & Sat, 11 am-11 pm ing Skagit County, San Juan Is- prove your photography. Photo www.anacortesrockfish.com 6 lands and more. We also offer www.orcasislandwhales.com stops include tulip fields and time Custom Charters and Tours, ac- Naturalist guided, family for lunch in La Conner. Seattle Bertelsen Winery commodating groups of any size. friendly, fast and comfortable, 56 hotel pickups available. 20598 Starbird Rd Check out our website for a full ft. vessel Orcas Express visits 172 Mount Vernon, WA 98274 schedule and more information. islands abounding with whales Tulip Country Bike Tours (360) 540-2212 and wildlife. Ask about lighthouse 13391 Avon Allen Rd www.bertelsenwinery.com Canopy Tours Northwest tours and specials. Reservations a Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Wed.-Sat. Noon-8 pm 332 NE Camano Dr must! 2015 is our 25th year! 6 (360) 424-7461 Sun. Noon-6 pm Camano Island, WA 98282 www.countrycycling.com We understand what it means (360) 387-5807 to be a winery you can trust and SeattleHeliTours.com Experience the festival on our Open Daily self-guided tours. Bike rentals in- depend on, which is why so many 13724 La Conner Whitney Rd www.canopytoursnw.com clude equipment, maps and festi- customers trust us for their wine Located on historic Kristofer- Mount Vernon, WA 98273 val tips/information. $40/adults. needs. Our beautiful winery is son Farm, our tour features six zi- 810 S First St, La Conner, WA $10 per child trailer or tag-a-long perfect for social events or just to plines, 2 beautiful trails, a log 98257 bike per day. Group and guided relax. Come visit! 16 bridge, and a dramatic 54-foot (206) 767-0515 tours available. 29 final descent! Zip through the Carpenter Creek Winery trees seeing the beauty of a Pacific Weekends in April WSU Master Gardener 20376 E Hickox Rd Northwest forest from a new per- www.SeattleHeliTours.com Mount Vernon, WA 98274 Step-On Guides spective. 41 Scenic helicopter tours depart (360) 848-6673 from the Farmhouse Restaurant Step up your group tour itiner- Wed-Sun, 11 am-6 pm Exclusive Helicopter Field Tours in Mount Vernon on Saturday and ary. Learn more about the agri- www.carpentercreek.com culture and history of the Skagit by Sky Flyn’ Helicopter Sunday, Moore Clark Deck in La Visit Skagit Valley's friendliest 1/4 mile E of Lefeber Turf, Hwy 536 Valley with our WSU Skagit winery! Featuring local Pinot Conner on Fridays. Tours are ap- County Master Gardeners as your (360) 377-4115 prox. 15 minutes and can be cus- Noir, Siegerrebe and other fine Fri-Sun in April, 10 am-Dusk guide. To reserve, contact us at wines, situated on seven acres at tomized to fit your needs. Enjoy Experience the beauty of the [email protected]. the end of a country lane. Stop by tulip fields from the air. No picturesque views of the tulips, for wine tasting, locally produced reservations needed. Call for Deception Pass, and the amazing gourmet treats, or simply enjoy dates and fares. 27 Skagit Valley! 13 24 our lush gardens. Cheers! 33

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10 2015 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival www.TulipFestival.org Chuckanut Brewery and Kitchen All our estate wines are produced Tulip Valley Winery collection of memorabilia and arti- 601 W Holly St from grapes grown in our vineyard 16163 State Route 536 facts. Visit the website for details Bellingham, WA 98225 and are crushed and/or bottled on Mount Vernon, WA 98273 and plan to visit HFM at Skagit Re- (360) 752-3377 site. Come see us! 46 (360) 428-6894 gional Airport. 17 Opens 11am daily 11 am-6 pm daily www.chuckanutbrewery La Conner Brewing Company www.tulipvalley.net La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum andkitchen.com 117 S First St Home of the Official Hard Cider 703 S 2nd St Enjoy world-class European La Conner, WA 98257 of the Tulip Festival. Stop by the Big La Conner, WA 98257 style, award-winning lagers and ales (360) 466-1415 Red Barn for award winning Wine (360) 466-4288 and a local-centric menu of fresh Daily 11:30 am and Hard Cider. Take a break and Open daily 10 am-5 pm in April www.laconnerbrewery.com 13 American cuisine including wood enjoy a glass on the deck or stroll www.laconnerquilts.com stone pizzas, burgers, seafood, sal- through the gift & art exhibit in the Enjoy “La Conner in Bloom,” a North Sound Brewing Co. barn featuring 18 artists. Live month-long special exhibit. Ex- ads and more. All ages welcome 17406 State Route 536 everyday to our lively restaurant and music, weather permitting, on Sat- hibits of local, national and inter- Mount Vernon, WA 98273 national quilts and textiles ranging patios. Daily specials Sun.-Thur. 42 urdays and BBQ on weekends. 35 (360) 982-2057 from historic to contemporary. Lo- Mon-Thur, 3-7:30 pm; Fri, 1-8:30 Museums cated in the historic 1891 Victorian Deception Distilling pm; Sat Noon-8:30 pm; Gaches Mansion. $7 admission, 9946 Padilla Heights Rd Sun, Noon-5:30 pm Children's Museum of Skagit kids free. Open daily in April. 13 Anacortes, WA 98221-8695 www.northsoundbrewing.com County (360) 588-1000 Our tasting room and beer gar- 550 Cascade Mall Dr Museum of Northwest Art www.deceptiondistilling.com den are conveniently located on SR Burlington, WA 98233 121 S First St Mon.-Fri. 8 am-4:30 pm 536. Check us out on the web. 34 (360) 757-8888 La Conner, WA 98257 Sat. 8 am-2:30 pm Mon - Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun Noon-5 (360) 466-4446 Everyone is welcome to visit Pasek Cellars Winery pm, Toddler Tues, 8:30 am-10 am. Sun-Mon: Noon-5 pm 18729 Fir Island Rd our modern-day small-batch dis- $5.25 per person. Kids under one Tue - Sat: 10 am-5 pm tillery and tasting room. Our Mount Vernon, WA 98273 www.museumofnwart.org (360) 445-4048 are FREE. Closed Easter. friendly staff is ready to answer www.skagitchildrensmuseum.net MoNA collects and exhibits con- any questions. You will see that 11 am-5 pm, Year Round temporary art from across the www.pasekcellars.com Visit the Children’s Museum of our distinct flavors are produced Skagit County where kids 10 and Northwest, including Alaska, British by fresh local farm products and Wine maker Gene Pasek crafts unique and delicious wines from under will learn and have fun. 2 Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington State agriculture. 43 Washington grapes, plus tropical and Washington. The Museum and and NW fruits. Stop by our tast- Heritage Flight Museum Museum Store are open seven days Glacier Peak Winery ing room at Exit 221 at the Con- 15053 Crosswind Dr a week and over 360 days a year. 13 13821 Best Rd way Skagit Barn and sample the Burlington, WA 98233 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Official Tulip Festival wines. 14 (360) 424-5151 Skagit County Historical Museum (360) 873-4073 Visit our website for hours and 501 S Fourth St www.glacierpeakwinery.net Skagit River Brewing Company admission prices La Conner, WA 98257 Hours: Mon-Fri Noon-6 pm; Sat/ 404 S Third St www.heritageflight.org (360) 466-3365 Sun 11 am-5 pm Mount Vernon, WA 98273 With flyable World War II, Korea Open Daily 11 am-5 pm in April Although our winery is located (360) 336-2884 and Vietnam era aircraft, the mu- www.skagitcounty.net/museum in Rockport, WA, we have a friendly Daily 11 am seum provides a unique family ex- Three galleries of Skagit History, tasting-room near the tulip fields! www.skagitbrew.com 11 perience with its one-of-a-kind including two rotating exhibits. 13

Numbers and symbols at end of listings refer to center map. 11 MAP NUMBERS & COORDINATING EVENTS ´ Festival Office 9 Edison Eye Gallery 14 Pasek Cellars Winery 31 Snow Goose Produce ´ RoozenGaarde 10 Burlington Scrapbook 14 The Shop 32 WSU Discovery Garden ´ Tulip Town 10 Kid’s Giant Garage Sale 15 Warren Jewelers 33 Carpenter Creek Winery 10 Burlington Art Walk 16 Bertelsen Winery 34 North Sound Brewing Co. 1 Peoples Bank/Judd & Black 11 Downtown Mount Vernon 17 Tulip Run 35 Tulip Valley Winery Appliance Gala Dinner Street Fair 17 Heritage Flight Museum 36 Fidalgo Bay Cofffee Roasters 1 Swinomish Casino & Lodge 11 Forte Artisan Chocolates 17 Schmooze Fair 2015 37 Eaglemont Golf Course 2 Key Bank Ambassador Event 11 Lincoln Theatre 18 Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs 38 PACCAR Open House 2 Children's Museum 11 Skagit River Brewery 19 Skagit Valley Gardens 39 River Gallery 3 Woodfest 11 Garage Sale, Antiques & More 20 Padilla Bay Estuarine Reserve 40 South Fork Farms 4 Kiwanis Salmon BBQ 11 Used Book Sale 21 Skagit Valley Casino Resort 41 Canopy Tours Northwest 5 Art in a Pickle Barn 11 ART Bash 22 Outlet Shoppes at Burlington 42 Chuckanut Brewery 5 Azusa Farm & Gardens 12 Seattle Premium Outlets 23 Christianson’s Nursery 43 Deception Distillery 6 Anacortes Arts Festival 13 COUNTRY Financial Tulip Frolic 23 Art at the Schoolhouse 44 Skagit River Produce 6 Anacortes Quilt Walk 13 Tulip Pedal 24 Seattle Heli Tours 45 Hidden Meadow Ranch 6 Anacortes Spring Boat Show 13 US Bank Parade 24 ART Bash 46 Glacier Peak Winery 6 Anacortes Spring Wine Festival 13 La Conner Sculpture Tour 25 Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa 47 Glass Aquarium 6 Anacortes Brewery 13 La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum 26 Sauk Mountain Pottery 48 Jessie’s Berries 6 Orcas Eclipse Charters 13 La Conner Brewing Company 27 Sky Flyn’ Helicopter 49 Woolley Market 6 The Art of Gardening 13 Seattle Heli Tours 28 Schuh Farms 7 Taylor Shellfish Farms 13 Museum of Northwest Art 29 Tulip Country Bike Tours & Rental 8 Golden Glen Creamery 13 Skagit County Historical Museum 30 Skagit’s Own Fish Market 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 area landowners. 8) FARM EQUIPMENT – Slow tractors now ensure a good harvest later.

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 98238 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 FERNDALE 37 MILES 25 5 Mi. 42 9 North 7 21

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13 Snow Goose Produce Farms & Nurseries SCHEDULE of EVENTS 15170 Fir Island Rd Local Foods & Produce Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Azusa Farm and Gardens (360) 445-6908 14904 State Route 20 Open daily 8:30 am-6:30 pm Fortè Artisan Chocolates Daily 9 am-5 pm Mount Vernon, WA 98273 See back page for details. 11 In the heart of the tulips find a www.snowgooseproduce- market.com (360) 424-1580 125-year-old dairy barn stuffed Daily 9 am-6 pm Golden Glen Creamery with seasonal treasures and local A true farmer’s market in the www.azusafarm.com 15098 Field Rd produce. Playground, tractor train heart of Skagit cropland. The GOOSE Bow, WA 98232 and hay rides on weekends is committed to fresh, local and or- Beautiful farm with lovely gar- (360) 766-6455 (weather permitting). Unique va- ganic. Fresh fish and other seafood den store offering a large selection April Hours: Sat-Sun, 10 am-4 pm; rieties of cut tulips! Ice cream, cof- in live tank, flowers (including cut of nursery plants, gardening sup- Mon-Fri, 8 am-4 pm fees, soup, and homemade fruit & potted tulips), immodest ice plies, gifts, and antiques. Come TOURS: Tues & Thurs 2 pm, pies. FREE parking! 28 cream cones, local wines. 31 see our themed display gardens, Sat 10 am get free garden coaching, or use www.goldenglencreamery.com Skagit’s Own Fish Market Taylor Shellfish Farms our landscape design/build ser- The very best of everything 18042 State Route 20 2182 Chuckanut Dr vices. Home of “Art in a Pickle comes from the Skagit Valley – Burlington, WA 98233 Bow, WA 98232 Barn” throughout April. 5 including our dairy products! (360) 707-2722 (360) 766-6002 From farmstead, artisan cheeses Mon - Sat 10:30 am-6 pm; Apr - Sept, 9 am-6 pm; Oct – Mar 9 Christianson’s Nursery to fresh butter and creamtop Sun 11 am-4pm am-5 pm, Closed Easter Sun, Apr 5 milk in bottles. Take a taste home 15806 Best Rd www.skagitfish.com www.taylorshellfish.com Mount Vernon, WA 98273 with you. 8 On scenic Samish Bay. Variety of We strive to bring the freshest (360) 466-3821 seafood to your table throughout fresh and frozen shellfish available. Jessie’s Berries & More Daily 9 am-6 pm the year. Owned and operated by Retail store open 7 days a week. We 15786 Fir Island Rd www.christiansonsnursery.com local fishermen in our beautiful Sk- ship! Picnic and BBQ area. 7 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 “An enticing selection of com- agit Valley. If seafood is on the menu (360) 421-9154 Woolley Market mon and uncommon plants.” The www.Jessiesberries.com tonight, visit our retail location for a full range of seafood delights. 30 829 Metcalf St largest selection of roses, perennials Apr - Oct, Tues.-Sun. 10:30 am-7 pm Sedro Woolley, WA 98284 & trees in NW Washington. Browse We are what happens when a (360) 982-2649 our greenhouses, 1888 Schoolhouse, farm stand reinvents itself as an Skagit River Produce Hours: Daily 8 am-7 pm antiques & gift shop and greet resi- art gallery. Selling hand-made 19193 State Route 534 confections, farm fresh berries Mount Vernon, WA 98274 www.woolleymarket.com or dent animals. Christianson’s is a come June, and so much more! (360) 445-2211 www.facebook.com/WoolleyMarket NW Flower & Garden Show People’s Located on the Fir Island Tulip Festival hours: Daily 8 am-6 pm Sedro-Woolley’s local grocer Choice Award Winner. 23 Route, a fun stop on the way to the A local foods and stuff shop, lo- and eatery, building community by fields or home. 48 cated in Conway, our goal is to spot- offering excellent food and well- Hidden Meadow Ranch light locally produced goods. We ness products. We provide superb 20134 Stackpole Rd Schuh Farms know most of the farmers and pro- service while seeking out the fresh- Mount Vernon, WA 98274 15565 State Route 536 ducers personally and know they est, local, and traditionally crafted (360) 202-5023 food we can find. Live music Mount Vernon, WA 98273 are respectful of our environment April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 10 am-4 pm (360) 424-6982 and community. Come see us! 44 Thursday nights! 49

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14 2015 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival www.TulipFestival.org www.hiddenmeadowranch.com www.alpacasofsouthforkfarms.com Stop by a family farm that Experience the wonderful February & March Events raises grass-fed lamb, pork, and world of Alpacas. These beautiful turkeys. In April we shear our animals will capture your heart. Key Bank Tulip Ambassador Rainbows grace the tulip fields sheep and sell fleeces; watch Shop the Bunkhouse Boutique Event with their magic, bursting forth sheep being sheared, visit our pet- "All Things Alpaca" for yarn, gar- Center Court Cascade Mall with splashes of brightness, fram- ting farm, and take home wool for ments, gloves, scarves, and pre- 201 Cascade Mall Dr ing the brilliance of the tulip fields a project. Also available are other cious children's items. It’s a Burlington, WA 98233 as they announce the arrival of wool and fiber products. 45 spring. Celebrate with other tulip- unique one of a kind store in the (360) 428-5959 Skagit Valley. 40 fans “under the rainbow” of a myr- RoozenGaarde February 10, 5 pm. FREE iad of community events and One boy and one girl from Sk- Division of Washington Bulb Co., Inc. Tulip Town activities showcasing Skagit Valley. 15867 Beaver Marsh Rd agit County will be chosen as am- The evening will feature Mount 15002 Bradshaw Rd bassadors to represent the 2015 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Vernon High School’s Synergy, Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. They (360) 424-8531 (360) 424-8152 raffle items, scrumptious dinner and a dessert auction with cre- www.tulips.com www.tuliptown.com will meet the governor and par- See complete listing on page 5. ticipate in parades. 2 ations by the chefs at Swinomish See complete listing on page 4. Casino & Lodge. 1 Skagit Valley Gardens WSU Discovery Garden Peoples Bank and Judd & Black 18923 Peter Johnson Rd Appliance Present The 2015 Gala Tulip Days Basketball Tournament Mount Vernon, WA 98273 16650 State Route 536 Various gyms throughout Skagit Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Celebration County (360) 424-6760 Swinomish Casino & Lodge Open daily 9 am- 6 pm Open Dawn-Dusk (360) 336-9414 www.skagitvalleygardens.com Enjoy a stroll through this 12885 Casino Dr March 27-29 Retail Garden Center with wonderful garden showcasing Anacortes, WA 98221 Games played 9 am-7 pm daily beautiful displays, greenhouses plants that do well in the Pacific (360) 428-5959 www.skagitcounty.net/parks filled with annuals, hanging bas- Northwest. Docents, to answer March 26, 5:30-9 pm Boys & Girls teams 5th-8th kets and garden accessories. Gift your gardening questions, avail- Advance ticket purchase required Grades. $280 per team with a four Boutique “The Root Cellar” is able weekends. 2 www.tulipfestival.org game guarantee. Daily admission filled with unique gifts, jewelry, for spectators. home décor, Vera Bradley and so much more. The Garden Café is open daily serving deli and spe- cialty sandwiches, salads and de- licious desserts. 19

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16 2015 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival www.TulipFestival.org Home of the Official Tulip Big Scoop Sundae Palace free entrees and bakery, famous cin- Places to Eat Festival Microbrew! Serving 327 E College Way namon rolls, cookies and pies. NW fresh Northwest food including Mount Vernon, WA 98273 wines, microbrews, and espresso. 13 Moons Restaurant at steak, seafood, sandwiches, (360) 424-3558 Three locations: Swinomish Casino and Lodge daily specials and signature Daily 11 am-10 pm 121B Freeway Dr 12885 Casino Dr wood-fired pizzas. Ales and www.bigscoopsundaepalace.com Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Anacortes, WA 98221 lagers brewed on site. Family Old fashioned ice cream parlor (360) 336-3107 (360)293-2691 or (855)794-6563 friendly. Live Blues, Jazz, and and restaurant. Open lunch and 720 S First St www.swinomishcasinoand- Roots every week. dinner, featuring a great dinner La Conner, WA 98257 lodge.com menu, gourmet burgers and over (360) 466-4451 Dine in our beautiful 13moons Annie’s Pizza Station 30 different ice cream flavors. Have 901 Commercial Ave Anacortes, WA 98221 Restaurant. Watch as your meal is 44568 State Route 20 your next birthday party here! prepared in our exhibition (360) 293-7315 Concrete, WA 98237 kitchen. Swinomish Casino & Bob’s Burgers and Brew Open Daily (360) 853-7227 Lodge also offers the Two Salmon 9394 Old Hwy 99 www.calicocupboardcafe.com Tues-Sat, 11 am-9 pm, Sun 2-8 pm Café and the fun atmosphere of 10 Burlington, WA 98233 Sports Bar. www.anniespizzastation.net (360) 757-9097 Chuckanut Manor Seafood & Grill The best pizza anywhere, well Mon-Sat, 6:30 am-10 pm; 3056 Chuckanut Dr Adrift worth the trip through breathtak- Sun, 9 am-10 pm Bow, WA 98232 510 Commercial Ave ing Upper Skagit Valley. We use Our motto is “We’re just better.” (360) 766-6191 Anacortes, WA 98221 only the finest ingredients, Enjoy gourmet burgers, salads, a Tues - Sat, 11:30 am; (360) 588-0653 preparing freshly handcrafted great Sunday brunch and more. Sunday Brunch 10:30 am Mon-Sat, 8 am-9 pm pizzas, sandwiches, salads and Family dining featuring several www.chuckanutmanor.com www.adriftrestaurant.com pasta. Family Friendly. large TVs, a full-service lounge, Restaurant with outside deck A reflection of our community: great service and great food. overlooking Samish Bay. Lunch and swell food, provocative art, virtu- Anthony’s Restaurant dinner featuring wild seafood and aged meats. Premium wines. Friday oso music, inspiring literature, Cap Sante Marina Buffet Royal Star Smorgasbord and Sunday Brunch. and the camaraderie of friends. 1207 Q Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221 2300 Freeway Dr Creative menu featuring natural (360) 588-0333 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 424-5388 Conway Pub and Eatery beef, pork, lamb, seafood, cheese, Anthony's Hearthfire Grill Daily 10:30 am-10 pm 18611 Main St seasonal fruit & vegetables, wines (360) 527-3473 Anthony's at Squalicum Harbor www.royalstarbuffetwa.com Conway, WA 98238 & beers, all produced in Skagit & (360) 445-4733 (360) 647-5588 Enjoy all you can eat at a great Island Counties. 10 am Daily Both on Bellwether Way, price. We offer Mongolian Grill, American cuisine, Chinese cuisine, Off of I-5 Exit 221 on the Tulip Bellingham, WA Anacortes Brewery and salad bar, seafood, suishi, fruits, Route. We serve the Ultimate Best Rockfish Grill www.anthonys.com desserts, and more. I-5 Exit 227, Burgers, steaks and “Pan-Fried 320 Commercial Ave Dedicated to a truly Northwest across from Walmart Supercenter. Oysters.” Families welcome. Spir- Anacortes, WA 98221 dining experience, Anthony's has its added to our menu enhance our (360) 588-1720 earned the reputation for the Calico Cupboard Café and Bakery old time atmosphere and great hos- Sun-Thur, 11 am-10 pm finest fresh seafood with an un- An award-winning specialty café pitality. Family owned since 1991. Fri-Sat, 11am-11 pm compromising commitment to and bakery, featuring breakfasts www.anacortesrockfish.com quality and value. and lunches, vegetarian and gluten cont’d on next page

Numbers and symbols at end of listings refer to center map. 17 Places to Eat – cont’d (360) 293-7383 Kiwanis Salmon Barbecue Mon-Sat, 7 am-4 pm Hillcrest Lodge, 1717 S 13th www.gere-a-deli.com St Mount Vernon, WA 98274 Located in an historic bank April 4-26, 11 am-7 pm El Gitano Mexican Restaurant www.thefarmhouserestaurant.net building. The favorite community www.kiwanisbbq.com: details 214 Maple Ave A Skagit Valley Landmark, gathering place, voted best deli, and 15+ group reservations La Conner, WA 98257 Country charm, and home-style sandwich, soup, lunch and cater- Wild Salmon barbecued over (360) 466-0267 cooking. Traditional turkey dinners, ing by Anacortes residents. In- Alder, with baked potato, slaw, Daily: 11 am-10 pm yummy sandwiches and salads, house bakery and famous garlic bread, & ice cream. Two www.elgitano.net freshly-baked desserts, including bumbleberry cobbler. Celebrating serving sizes ONLY $10 or $12. Step inside an El Gitano Restau- our famous Mile-High lemon 32 years! Heated Lodge. (I-5 Exit 225 or rant and you’re instantly in old Mex- meringue pie. Bus tours welcome. 226, head east and follow signs.) ico, with décor as authentic as the Home of Skagit’s Art Bash Show. Il Granaio Restaurant (360) 428-7028 for groups only. menu. With soft lighting, colors, art, 100 W Montgomery Help us “serve the children of music and wonderful aromas com- Five Guys Mount Vernon, WA 98273 the world.” ing from the kitchen, the stage is set 1870 Marketplace Dr (360) 419-0674 Burlington, WA 98233 for a superb dining experience. Mon-Thurs 11 am-9 pm, Fri 11 am- La Conner Brewing Company (360) 757-8677 117 S First St 11 am–10 pm every day 10 pm, Sat 3-10 pm, Sun 3-9 pm El Gitano Mexican Restaurants www.granaio.com La Conner, WA 98257 Also serving you in: (360) 466-1415 1810 Riverside Dr Bellingham, Lakewood, Longview, Authentic Italian cuisine in the Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Old Towne Grainery in Mount Daily 11:30 am Marysville, Puyallup, Tacoma www.laconnerbrewery.com (360) 424-5514 www.fiveguys.com/order-online.aspx Ver non. Extensive menu ser ved Unique Northwest-style brew- 1125 E Sunset Dr With over 250,000 possible ways with Italian and Northwest pub featuring wood-fired pizzas & Bellingham, WA 98226 to order a burger (and with great wines, full bar and homemade other fresh local (360) 714-1065 hot dogs), everyone will enjoy their desserts. Take out available. 624 E Fairhaven Ave visit. Free peanuts available! Voted "Best Italian" in the 2009 La Conner Pantry & Pub Burlington, WA 98233 Best of Western Washington. (360) 755-9010 Fred Meyer 315 E Morris St Daily: 11 am-10 pm 920 S Burlington Blvd La Conner, WA 98257 H2O (360) 466-4488 www.elgitano.net Burlington, WA 98233 314 Commercial Ave You’re bound to have a terrific www.facebook.com/LaConner- (360) 757-9100 Anacortes WA 98221 dining experience at El Gitano! PantryandPub www.fredmeyer.com (360) 755-3956 Since 1983 we’ve been serving great Mon-Sun. 6:30 am-Midnight Our full service deli and bakery www.anacortesh2o.com Mexican food with fast, friendly have everything from hot entrees Dine with us for delicious service in an authentic setting. Show H2O features innovative food American home cooking with a and delicious sandwich fixings to and an amazing selection of craft this brochure for a 10% discount. fresh donuts. Your picnic lunch in twist! We’re serving up breakfast, the tulips will be a delight! cocktails using unique house in- lunch and dinner in the restaurant Farmhouse Restaurant fused liquors, 24 micro handles, live and delicious pub food & live 13724 La Conner Whitney Rd Gere-A-Deli and Catering music and dancing. The Anacortes music in the bar. Food served with Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Company Brewery is right next door. For a our award-winning beers! Enjoy (360) 466-4411 502 Commercial Ave complete menu and event calendar, by the cozy fireplace or outside on 7 am-9 pm Daily (April) Anacortes, WA 98221 visit www.anacortesh2o.com the patio.

2015 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival www.TulipFestival.org 18 La Conner Pub & Eatery Sat until 8 pm. Family friendly Visit this jewel of true North- Open for lunch and dinner daily 702 S First St and children’s menu. west dining & a local favorite. Our www.sakuraburlington.com La Conner, WA 98257 unique water front location fea- Enjoy the quality cuisine of (360) 466-9932 La Traviata tures a local, sustainable farm to the award-winning Sakura Open Daily 201 E Morris St table menu, craft cocktails, fine Japanese Steak House and Sushi www.facebook.com/LaConnerPub La Conner, WA 98257 wines & micro brews, & a spa- bar, located freeway close in Along the Swinomish Channel, (360) 466-0555 cious & intimate deck. Burlington. Great food for the La Conner Pub & Eatery is home Sun-Thur, 11am-9 pm; Fri-Sat, 11 am-10 pm North Cove Coffee whole family, where only high- to affordable waterfront, family grade meats and fresh vegetables dining. With full menu options, www.latraviataitaliano.com 1130 S Burlington Blvd Authentic Italian cuisine in a Burlington, WA 98233 are served and there’s NO MSG in customer favorites include fish & any dish. chips and chowder. Complete bar delightful setting served by (360) 707-2683 and pull tabs available. Family friendly staff… what a great din- Mon-Fri, 6 am-7 pm; Seeds Bistro & Bar owned and opperated since 1972. ing experience in the lovely town Sat, 7 am-7 pm; Sun, 8 am-6 pm of La Conner! Co-owners Antonio www.northcovecoffee.com 623 Morris St and Chef Jose take personal de- We offer our own blend of cof- La Conner Seafood and Prime La Conner, WA 98257 light in ensuring each diner en- fee and espresso using farm-direct Rib House (360) 466-3280 joys their visit. and organic beans; organic full- Daily 11 am-9 pm 614 S First St leaf tea and smoothies from 100% La Conner, WA 98257 www.seedsbistro.com Max Dale’s Steak & Chop House Skagit berries. Every drink is care- Honoring and promoting our (360) 466-4014 fully made and our menu focuses 2030 Riverside Dr beautiful Skagit Valley by sourc- Daily 11:30 am Mount Vernon, WA 98273 on local pastries, hand-crafted www.laconnerseafood.com (360) 424-7171 sandwiches, and breakfast items. ing local ingredients to create our Waterfront restaurant voted the Lunch Mon - Fri 11:30 am Northwest inspired menu, served Best Seafood Restaurant in Skagit Dinner Daily 4 pm Olive Garden in a warm and inviting atmos- Valley and featured in Northwest www.maxdales.com 1809 Marketplace Dr phere. Handcrafted cocktails and Best Places. Everything prepared Serving Skagit County since Burlington, WA 98233 Northwest beer and wine. from scratch, fresh seafood, aged 1951. Private dining room featur- (360) 757-0480 beef, pasta and chicken result in ing highback booths. Lunch menu Daily 11 am Skagit River Brewing Company quality dining. with several signature salads and www.olivegarden.com 404 S Third St sandwiches. Dinner featuring When you’re here, you’re family! Mount Vernon, WA 98273 La Conner Waterfront Café Prime Rib, steaks and seafood. Our cuisine is made fresh for you (360) 336-2884 128 S First St Comfortable and classy martini and is inspired by the great chefs 11 am Daily La Conner, WA 98257 lounge with daily happy hour. of Tuscany. Enjoy all your fa- www.skagitbrew.com vorites along with soft breadsticks (360) 466-1579 Reservations gladly accepted. This is the place to come to Open 7 days a week and endless salad – a genuine Ital- partake in the finest Ales & www.laconnerwaterfrontcafe.com Nell Thorn Restaurant and Pub ian dining experience! High quality, good prices and 116 S First St Lagers in the Northwest. Our Pub enjoy our unbeatable view. The La Conner, WA 98257 Sakura Japanese SteakHouse & offers a variety of BBQ items and entire restaurant muraled by (360) 466-4261 Sushi Bar wood-fired pizzas. Come and renowned artist Jerry Ragg. De- Tuesday - Sunday, 11:30 am-9 pm; 1830 S Burlington Blvd have some fun! lectable lunches served daily 11 Monday Dinner: 4-9 pm Burlington, WA 98233 am-5 pm, open for dinner Fri and www.nellthorn.com (360) 588-4281 cont’d on next page

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Visit our on-site restaurant & relax with our spa services. Deluxe Accommodations await you! Phone: 360.466.1500 ~ www.laconnerlodging.com Numbers and symbols at end of listings refer to center map. 21 Places to Stay – cont’d LCD flat screen TVs, HBO movie An intimate bed and breakfast channels, high-speed internet ac- just 1/2 mile from La Conner. Join cess, mini fridge, microwave, cof- us for spectacular mountain and Medallion Hotel Swinomish Casino and Lodge fee maker and more! Continental farmland views from all our rooms, 16710 Smokey Pt Blvd 12885 Casino Dr breakfast and 24-hour shuttle along with a delectable breakfast in Arlington, WA 98223 Anacortes, WA 98221 to the Skagit Valley Casino a warm, cozy atmosphere. (360) 657-0500 (360) 293-2691 or (888) 288-8883 Resort also available. www.medallionhotel.net www.swinomishcasinoand- Chuckanut Manor B&B Our recently renovated rooms lodge.com Tulip Inn 3056 Chuckanut Dr are100% non-smoking and in- 2200 Freeway Dr Bow, WA 98232 Explore Swinomish Casino & (360) 766-6191 clude a complimentary hot break- Lodge! Take in the breath-taking Mount Vernon, WA 98273 fast buffet, Free Wi-Fi and a heated (360) 428-5969 or (800) 599-5969 One 2-bedroom suite for 1-4 views of the San Juan Islands, Mt. people furnished in antiques with indoor pool and hot tub. We are Baker, and Padilla Bay. Enjoy the www.tulipinn.net Deluxe air-conditioned gue- kitchen, dining area, living room, conveniently located within min- patio at 13moons Restaurant and bath and Jacuzzi spa. Continental utes of the outlets and casinos. the excitement of the Casino and strooms, complimentary conti- nental breakfast, in-room coffee, breakfast included. Spectacular 10 Sports Bar. Book an event in view and sunset! Quality Inn the Wa Walton Event Center. free local calls, HBO, AM/FM 1910 Freeway Dr alarm clocks, high speed internet, Inn at Barnum Point Mount Vernon, WA 98273 The Heron Inn & Day Spa voice mail, electronic security, 464 South Barnum Rd (360) 428-7020 117 Maple Ave kitchen units, near tulip fields, Camano Island, WA 98282 www.qualityinn.com La Conner, WA 98257 restaurants and shopping. AAA (360) 387-2256 or (800) 910-2256 Enjoy a relaxing stay without (360) 399-1074 approved. I-5 Exit 227. www.innatbarnumpoint.com big spending in the heart of Skagit www.theheroninn.com A short drive from Conway. On Whispering Firs Motel and RV County. Hot Continental Break- Welcome to our warm and ele- the beach on Camano Island, ½ Park fast, Indoor Pool and Spa, High- gant 10-room inn and day spa. hour south of Mount Vernon. Speed Wireless, and more for one 1721 Old Highway 99 N Road Spectacular views, spacious rooms, Some suites include Jacuzzi's, fire- Burlington, WA 98233 queen beds. Fireplaces. Relax as low price. Freeway close, just min- places, and two beds. Enjoy our utes from the tulip fields, casinos, (360) 724-3477 the waves break on shore. Beach and outlet centers. warm and inviting living room, li- www.whisperingfirsmotel.com walk to spot migrating birds. Wake brary, and garden. All rooms in- We are quaint, clean, quiet, and to a brunch breakfast. Skagit Valley Casino Resort clude a scrumptious breakfast, conveniently located halfway be- 5984 North Darrk Lane private bath, flatscreen TV, and tween Seattle and Vancouver, BC. Bow, WA 98232 DVD player. Each room has a wall mounted TV (877) 275-2448 and high speed Wi-Fi. We also have www.theskagit.com The Skagit Ridge Hotel 18 RV spaces with electric and water The Skagit’s deluxe 103-room 18444 Bow Ridge Dr hook-ups and Wi-Fi included. hotel features 29 suites with jetted Bow, WA 98232 spas and fireplaces, an indoor (888) 724-1640 BED AND BREAKFAST pool, sauna and fitness center. www.theskagitridge.com Armstrong House Guest rooms have 32-inch With scenic views of the North 12757 Chilberg Rd widescreen LCD TVs, HBO movie Cascades and Skagit Valley, the La Conner, WA 98257 channels, high-speed internet ac- Skagit Ridge Hotel offers 41 well- (360) 466-4578 cess, coffee maker and more. appointed guest rooms featuring www.thearmstronghouse.com

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SALMON FESTIVAL FESTIVVAAL Skagit River Salmon Festival SEPTEMBER 12-13 Waterfront Park at Swinomish Casino & Lodge • Anacortes SkagitRiverFest.org Numbers and symbols at end of listings refer to center map. 23 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) 428-6794 www.TulipValley.net Map 35 OFFICIAL GLASS ART – Glass Aquarium 1220 State Route 536, Mount Vernon, WA (360) 708-5081 www.MarksGlassAquarium.com Map 47 Our thanks to the people who entered the 2014 Photo Contest presented by Columbia Bank. Some of their photos are featured in our brochure, including contest winners Liem Bui, Michelle Hardy, Matthew Ringel and Alistair Wressing. To see more, visit the Photo/Video section of www.tulipfestival.org.