Tri-Cities has its own tulip festival. Here’s when and where to go
Washington state has multiple renowned flower festivals.
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in attracts nearly half a million visitors each year, according to organizers.
Local nature lovers won’t have to travel four and a half hours to attend a tulip festival, though. There’s one right here in Tri-Cities.
Here’s what to know:
When is the tulip festival in Tri-Cities? Where?
Middleton Farms holds a tulip festival during the month of April.
The farm at 1050 Pasco-Kahlotus Road in Pasco hosts numerous attractions throughout the year. Farm season kicks off with Middleton’s Tulip Festival, taking place from Wednesday, April 1, to May 2.
Visitors can view a half million tulip bulbs planted across eight acres, according to organizers.
The Pasco farm is decorated with the “perfect spring photo” in mind, with places to sit, photo frames and vintage trucks throughout the tulip fields, organizers said.
“Take it slow and stroll through the tulips at your own pace, soaking in picture-perfect views around every turn,” Middleton Farms said on its website.
Middleton Farms has plenty of activities available for visitors. There are limited options during the week, including duck races, giant slides, a ropes course, goat palace and gemstone mining, according to organizers.
On Friday through Sunday, you can enjoy additional activities, including grain hoops, a hay ride, apple blasters and paintball.
Can I pick my own tulips in Pasco?
This year, Middleton Farms is introducing a U-pick area where attendees can select their favorite flowers to take home, according to organizers.
Do not take flowers from outside the designated U-pick area.
How much are tickets to Middleton’s Tulip Festival?
Middleton’s Tulip Festival open seven days a week, with extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays, and late start on Sundays.
The festival is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Entry to Middleton’s Tulip Festival varies by day, with tickets available at the gate or online for a discount.
Tickets cost $13.95 or $17.95 at the gate on Monday through Thursday, when the grounds are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. On these days, seniors and military service members get in for $12.95 to $14.95.
The festival is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
On those days, admission costs $17.95 or $21.95 at the gate. Seniors and military members get in for $14.95 to $18.95.
Kids younger than three get in for free.
On April 25, Middleton Farms hosts a dog day. Attendees can bring their canine companions for an additional $10.