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Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival

Grab your wooden clogs for a stroll through the tulips.

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When
Mar. 19–May 2, 2021
Days vary, Times vary
Cost: $5-$60
Where
Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
33814 S. Meridian Rd. Woodburn
OR 97071

Know Before You Go

All tickets must be purchased online for the 2021 festival. Tickets are not available at the gate. For the most up-to-date information, please visit the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm website.

The annual bloom of cherry blossoms at downtown Portland’s Waterfront Park is impressive, but an even more colorful burst of flowers appears every spring just 32 miles (51 km) south of the city in Woodburn. There, the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival blossoms each spring, drawing thousands to come and see acres upon acres of tulips in full bloom.

Questions About the Tulip Festival

What months do tulips bloom?

Tulip bulbs are classified as early to mid-season flowers. This means, in the Portland area, their bloom season runs from March through May. Likewise, the Tulip Festival runs from mid-March to early May with the most blooms happening in mid-April. Blooms only last for about 2 weeks, so don’t wait too long to frolic in these fields. 

How much does it cost to get into the tulip festival?

Individual day passes are $10 during the week and $15 on the weekend. Family car passes range from $35 to $50, and individual season passes are available starting at $60.

Can I bring my dog to the tulip festival?

Friendly dogs are allowed if they are on a leash and the farm asks that you clean up after your pet. Be aware that many people choose to bring their furred friends, so please be considerate and ensure that your pet likes to be around others.

Is food sold at the festival?

Food options vary daily with a few extra vendors available on the weekends. Most vendors take debit or credit cards, but in case cash is needed there is an ATM on site. Families are welcome to bring their own food and there are picnic tables available for use. Local beer and Wooden Shoe Vineyards wine is sold in the tasting room. 

Does the festival close during rain?

Rain in the Pacific Northwest is almost a guarantee, so the festival is open come rain or shine. However, some kids’ activities, like bouncy houses and balloon artists, are weather-dependent. Keep in mind rain brings mud puddles, so be sure to wear shoes that can get muddy, and bring an umbrella.

The owners of the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm have expanded beyond the beautiful tulips, adding a gift shop, café and family-friendly fun in the form of a kids’ area (complete with a “cow train” for rides through the flower fields, rubber duck races and pony rides). In addition to fresh-cut flowers and potted tulips, gardeners can order bulbs for fall planting, and even the most amateur photographers can capture incredible photos – you just can’t go wrong when you get 40 acres (16 ha) of tulips, a windmill and Mount Hood in the frame. Head to the family farm’s website for a full list of festival activities and offerings.

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a mother holding her child in the middle of rows of white tulips
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Brunch at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm is just one of many local Mother’s Day celebrations.
Credit: Courtesy of www.MtHoodTerritory.com
countless rows of colorful tulips
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Take in the views and the blooms at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival.
A child wanders through fields of red, yellow, purple and pink tulips at a tulip farm.
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Wander through fields of flowers at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm on the Canby Farm Loop.
Credit: Noel via Flickr

Daily field reports (complete with photos) highlight conditions (muddy or dry) and bloom updates (early to in full bloom).

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