Tulip Festival Suppliers Festival Merchandiser
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he festival is pleased to have Westar Solutions return as the official Tulip Festival merchandising supplier. Based in Mount Vernon, Westar Solutions is a complete local source for graphics services from design to print, offering everything from business cards to vehicle wraps, signage, and fine art reproductions. Classic Tulip Festival products such as coasters, stickers, mouse pads, and posters will be available. Limited edition, numbered collector’s pins were introduced last year and they are back with a special color for the 2022 festival. New this year,
Westar is pleased to be producing highquality puzzles of the poster art in-house. With nearly 100% of merchandising now happening in Skagit County, the festival is able to offer a wider variety of clothing colors and sizes. The festival is proud to be producing merchandise locally and of the relationships we have with local retailers who carry our products. For Westar President Kevin Hartman, it’s not just a festival or about making a profit. The business is involved in Tulip Festival meetings and has a deep commitment to the community and keeping jobs in Skagit County.
Kevin’s connection to the Tulip Festival began as a child raised in Mount Vernon. He has a background in art, design, and manufacturing. Kevin has worked for Westar for 23 years, straight out of high school. He took over as president in 2006.
Tulip Growers The tulips are spread throughout the Skagit Valley in rotating fields a few miles apart so you will want to take a driving tour to see them all. The festival’s longstanding tulip growers, RoozenGaarde/ Washington Bulb Co., Inc. and Tulip Town, will be joined this year by Garden Rosalyn. All three gardens offer unique artistic tulip displays in their show gardens and have a deep passion for growing tulips. Garden Rosalyn Garden Rosalyn was opened in 2021 and owner Ernesto Mendoza is thrilled to be one of the official tulip growers for the Tulip Festival this year. Located in the heart of Skagit Valley with breathtaking views of the Cascade Mountains, Garden Rosalyn showcases beautiful tulip fields during the Tulip Festival season in April and dahlias between May and early fall.
Photo provided by Cindy Verge
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Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Guide 2022
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Festival visitors will enjoy acres of tulips in intricate designs such as stars and waterfowl. The garden is located at the corner of Kamb and Junquist Roads at 16645 Junquist Rd. Ernesto is working on building a website and online presence but, for now, please visit tulipfestival.org for ticket and bloom information. Said Cindy, “I think they will have a banner year this year.” The family friendly farm is a beautiful destination and features a pond with ducks and geese that will make your visit a fun experience. The venue is available for event rentals in spring and summer. cont. on pg. 13
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