Chilliwack Tulip Festival
Chilliwack Tulip Festival
Fraser Valley is an exciting region in the southwestern part of British Columbia for so many reasons. There are lots of attractions, landmarks, festivals, and more fun elements that go on in this part of Canada each year. Chilliwack Tulip Festival is one such that residents and visitors look forward to year in and out.
The flower festival started in 2006 and has grown to become a trendy one in this part of the world. It takes place in Chilliwack around April, on up to 20 acres of colorful fields.
The Chilliwack Tulip Festival is gradually evolving into a universal one, with the inclusion of more flower varieties. Just a few years ago, flowers like hyacinths and peony-like double daffodils joined to add more color to the festival.
History of the Chilliwack Tulip Festival
The 2019 edition featured about 2 acres of hyacinths and approximately 3 acres of daffodils. The diversity of the fields had the different parts blooming at other times. Fast forward to 2020; the festival didn’t hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And then, in 2021, it had gone through a few modifications. For one, the name metamorphosed into just ‘Chilliwack Tulips’ and the timeframe also changed.
The last edition marked its 15th year, taking place from April 11 to May 2nd. This festival was formerly called Tulips of the Valley, and it comes up on a sunny day with blooming fields constituting 30 different varieties of Tulips and several millions of flowers.
Location
The beauty of this fascinating festival is the local factors behind it. The Chilliwack Tulip Festival takes place on a real farm at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack. It is just off the Trans-Canada Highway, making it extremely accessible.
Natives of the community organize this festival, and they’re also the ones behind the Chilliwack Sunflower Festival.
Coming from Vancouver, you get to the Abbotsford Tulip Festival first. There are signs directing drivers to this location but note that the Chilliwack Tulip Festival happens in Chilliwack.
The fact that there are other tulip festivals in the same region suggests just how infectious the pilot one in Chilliwack is. It is only a 10-minutes drive from the Abbotsford Tulip Festival.
When to Visit the Chilliwack Tulip Festival
This event usually happens from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm on weekends and from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm on weekdays. It usually lasts for a couple of weeks. As seen in the last couple of years, the festival does not have a specific starting date. It swings between different times in April and May.
Over the years, ticket sales have taken different forms and rates. The buyer’s age affects the ticket price, and other factors include the day and method of purchase. Amidst these rates, the Chilliwack Tulip Festival offers several discounts. There’s the Photographer All Access Pass, Full Season’s Pass, Weekday Season’s Pass, and Local’s Day specials.
Facilities of the Chilliwack Tulip Festival
1. Food Truck Fare
During this festival, several food trucks usually come around. Here you can get Stroop Waffles cookies, ribs, snacks, and much more.
2. Face Painting Stations
The Chilliwack Tulip Festival also organizes a scavenger hunt activity for kids at the festival. There is a face painting station with balloon animals to add more colors and life to the event. This makes the celebration even more fun for the younger ones, especially if the Easter Bunny shows up.
3. Parking Lot
The festival provides parking space. This facility is also accessible to disabled visitors, and they have the chance to stay at the edge of the fields. Note that the venue might not be very suitable for those on wheelchairs or those who need walking assistance on wet days. Of course, the parking lot is free.
4. Sales Spots
Visitors can purchase tulips in pots and other forms on the site, so the festival is not just a beautiful scene but a point of commerce. These flowers end up as exports to other parts of Canada and the States.
Points to Note
You might need to wear boots when the weather is wet as the field might become mushy.
Visitors are allowed to bring their dogs or pets to the Chilliwack Tulip Festival, but they should be on a leash. You do not want the dog feasting on the beautiful flowers.
Also view: Cultus Lake Waterpark
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The flower festival started in 2006 and has grown to become a trendy one in this part of the world. It takes place in Chilliwack around April, on up to 20 acres of colorful fields.
The Chilliwack Tulip Festival is gradually evolving into a universal one, with the inclusion of more flower varieties. Just a few years ago, flowers like hyacinths and peony-like double daffodils joined to add more color to the festival.
History of the Chilliwack Tulip Festival
The 2019 edition featured about 2 acres of hyacinths and approximately 3 acres of daffodils. The diversity of the fields had the different parts blooming at other times. Fast forward to 2020; the festival didn’t hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And then, in 2021, it had gone through a few modifications. For one, the name metamorphosed into just ‘Chilliwack Tulips’ and the timeframe also changed.
The last edition marked its 15th year, taking place from April 11 to May 2nd. This festival was formerly called Tulips of the Valley, and it comes up on a sunny day with blooming fields constituting 30 different varieties of Tulips and several millions of flowers.
Location
The beauty of this fascinating festival is the local factors behind it. The Chilliwack Tulip Festival takes place on a real farm at 41310 Yale Road in Chilliwack. It is just off the Trans-Canada Highway, making it extremely accessible.
Natives of the community organize this festival, and they’re also the ones behind the Chilliwack Sunflower Festival.
Coming from Vancouver, you get to the Abbotsford Tulip Festival first. There are signs directing drivers to this location but note that the Chilliwack Tulip Festival happens in Chilliwack.
The fact that there are other tulip festivals in the same region suggests just how infectious the pilot one in Chilliwack is. It is only a 10-minutes drive from the Abbotsford Tulip Festival.
When to Visit the Chilliwack Tulip Festival
This event usually happens from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm on weekends and from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm on weekdays. It usually lasts for a couple of weeks. As seen in the last couple of years, the festival does not have a specific starting date. It swings between different times in April and May.
Over the years, ticket sales have taken different forms and rates. The buyer’s age affects the ticket price, and other factors include the day and method of purchase. Amidst these rates, the Chilliwack Tulip Festival offers several discounts. There’s the Photographer All Access Pass, Full Season’s Pass, Weekday Season’s Pass, and Local’s Day specials.
Facilities of the Chilliwack Tulip Festival
1. Food Truck Fare
During this festival, several food trucks usually come around. Here you can get Stroop Waffles cookies, ribs, snacks, and much more.
2. Face Painting Stations
The Chilliwack Tulip Festival also organizes a scavenger hunt activity for kids at the festival. There is a face painting station with balloon animals to add more colors and life to the event. This makes the celebration even more fun for the younger ones, especially if the Easter Bunny shows up.
3. Parking Lot
The festival provides parking space. This facility is also accessible to disabled visitors, and they have the chance to stay at the edge of the fields. Note that the venue might not be very suitable for those on wheelchairs or those who need walking assistance on wet days. Of course, the parking lot is free.
4. Sales Spots
Visitors can purchase tulips in pots and other forms on the site, so the festival is not just a beautiful scene but a point of commerce. These flowers end up as exports to other parts of Canada and the States.
Points to Note
You might need to wear boots when the weather is wet as the field might become mushy.
Visitors are allowed to bring their dogs or pets to the Chilliwack Tulip Festival, but they should be on a leash. You do not want the dog feasting on the beautiful flowers.
Also view: Cultus Lake Waterpark
Main Page