Tulip Fest 2025

Tulip Update - March 24, 2025: 100,000 tulip bulbs were planted last fall for this year's tulip cutting and they are just starting to peek out from the soil. The farmers are headed out to rake the straw covering to allow the flowers to soak in the sprin sunshine. As we near bloom time, we'll keep you updated. In the meantime, here's more info for you to plan:

What is Tulip Fest?

A gorgeous, fan-favorite variety of 100k tulips are scheduled to bloom in early May. Welcome spring with this multi-weekend festival featuring free live music, self-guided blooming orchard walks, outdoor hard cider bars, food trucks, fitness n' family activities and cut-your-tulips. General entrance is free but online tickets for tulip cutting is required. Walk-in tickets will not be sold upon arrival on the farm.

What are the dates for Tulip Fest 2025?

The festival is schedule for May 3-4 and May 10-11. However, dates may shift based on bloom time. We watch the field daily.

Do I need to purchase tickets in advance or may I just arrive at the farm to cut tulips?

Pre-purchased tickets are REQUIRED for cut-your-own tulips. While we offer walk-in tickets on the farm for all other crops, tulips are the only crop where online pre-purchased tickets are required allowing for best possible guest experience. We do not pre-sell tickets in advance of bloom time.

How do I purchase tickets?

Expect tickets to become available late-April through mid-May on this page as we monitor the weather and tulip field. Again, you will find those tickets here. When you do book, select your date carefully. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Rain or shine unless we close the field per inclement weather. Ticket time options allow for a flexible 2 hour windows beginning at 8 am. We do anticipate tickets selling out so please stay close on Instagram, Facebook or join our newsletter for up-to-the minute updates.

When will tickets go live?

Online tickets will become available closer to bloom time. We expect late April-mid May based on how the field looks.

How much are cut-your-own tulip tickets?

Tickets for 2025 are the same as the 2024 prices. Tickets are only pre-purchase only. Ages 3+ require a ticket.

Cut-your-own tulip ticket - $22 per dozen and allows tulip field entrance for up to 2 people
Non-cutting ticket - $6 per person for those that want to enter the field but don't want to pick

*Tickets are NOT required to enjoy the rest of the festival activities or to view the garden from outside the fenced field. Pricing and details subject to change.

How long will tulip picking last?

Depending on spring conditions, we anticipate tulip picking will begin the first week of May and go through mid-May. Mother's Day is usually the final date for tulip cutting but stay close as Mother Nature is in charge.

May I keep the tulips bulbs?

This is a cut-your-own event only and not a pick/pull event. Clippers will be provided upon arrival. Please do not pull bulbs. It damages the flower, field and nearby blooms.

Is there cut-your-own tulips available during the week?

Yes! We will announce that as we monitor the field closer to bloom time.

May I book a mini-session in the tulip field?

For those who wish to capture images of spring blooms for personal or business uses, you may use the spaces surrounding the garden at no cost. Decorative flower beds will also have beautiful varieties of tulips to enjoy at no cost. For those that wish to enter the field even for just photos, tickets are required. The non-cutting ticket at $6/person ticket is a great option. If you are looking for a private experience, we encourage you to come at the end of the day closer to 3-4 pm when fewer people are in the field. Fields do close promptly at 5 pm.

How far is the tulip field?

Each year this field location changes slightly. This year, the field is the closest to the parking lot as possible. It is approx. 100 feet beyond the footbridge. See the map here. You'll be able to see it from the front parking lot. If you are a wheelchair user or have limited mobility, the dirt tractor road leading to the field is a little bumpy but flat. There is seating available on the outside of the garden for visitors to enjoy the field at no cost. For those looking to view gardens in full bloom anytime from 8 am - 6 pm, enjoy the upper courtyard outside the farm store or picnic tables on the main lawn where our beds are a full show of boasting colors and textures! NOTE: the farm is ADA accessible including and ADA port-o-john.

What else is happening during Tulip Fest?

The multi-weekend festival offers something for everyone. Here's what's happening:

Farm Store - The store is open daily from 8 am - 6 pm for groceries, donuts, baked goods, hard cider, and farmhouse gifts.
Food Truck - The PitchFORK is open Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am - 4 pm.
Play - Farmer Glenn's Trike Yard and horse swings.
Barnyard - Chickens and goats arrive early-May.
Property - Self guided walking tours are available every Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm.
Hard Cider - Join us for outdoor hard cider bar every weekend from 12 - 4 pm.
Events - We have lots of family-friendly activities scheduled. View all events and activities.
Bathrooms are available at the back of the barn.

When does strawberry picking begin?

Strawberry season begins in June followed by blueberries in early July. Plus, the summer garden opens mid-July for cut-your-own flowers.

See you in the tulip field!

Pink tulips in Cider Hill Farm's tulip field.