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Welcome to the 2021 Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point! April 9–May 15, 2021 (Closed Sundays) | 9 am - 8 pm Each spring, 50-acres in Ashton Gardens come to life with more than 300,000 bulbs blooming throughout artfully designed beds and gardens. More than 100 varieties of tulips, including the signature yellow Thanksgiving Point tulip, are spread throughout beautifully themed gardens including a replica of the Secret Garden, the peaceful Monet Pond, and the mighty Waterfall Amphitheatre garden. Weekends include vendors, live performances, and daily activities.
Table of Contents Weather Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 2 Nature Connects® & Thanksgiving Point membership . . . . . . . . pg 3 Event Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pgs 4-5 Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 5 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 6 Bloom Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 6 Photo Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 7 Video Highlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg 8
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Brand new in Ashton Gardens this summer: Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects, produced by Imagine Exhibitions! Nature Connects is an incredible outdoor display featuring 15 giant-scale sculptures by international artist Sean Kenney made from LEGO® bricks. Hummingbird & Trumpet Flower, one of Kenney’s jaw-dropping creations, is on display early for the Tulip Festival to dazzle with its 61,107 LEGO® bricks. Purchase a Thanksgiving Point membership to receive one year free, unlimited admission, and experience all that Thanksgiving Point has to offer, including Nature Connects. Speak with a guest services representative today to see about the other benefits of membership and to put your Tulip Festival admission towards an annual membership.
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A Lantern Lane Enjoy this amazing photo opportunity with masses of tulips in many colors!
B Spring Fling
[Shepherd’s Hill] Enjoy this amazing photo opportunity with masses of tulips in many colors!
C Tulip Tot Playland There’s ongoing fun to be had at Tulip Tot Playland! Visit on Fridays and Saturdays for lawn games, activities, and more!
D Tulip Fashion Show
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You don’t need to be a famous designer to enjoy this fashion show. Stop by and see a labeled sampling of every tulip in the Gardens during the Festival.
E Secret Garden The Secret Garden is one of the most popular locations in Ashton Gardens. Inspired by the book of the same name, you’ll want to check out spring flowers here.
F Italian Garden One of the most picturesque locations at Ashton Gardens, the Italian Garden features brilliant tulips and the sound of cascading water.
G Parasol Path As you enjoy the 300,000 tulips make sure to come take a stroll underneath the colorful parasols suspended from the trees.
H French Parterre Garden Colorful hoops adorn the whimsical garden carousel sculpture to create a fantasy scene out of le magnifique jardin.
I Waterfall Amphitheatre Grab something yummy at concessions or a trendy food truck, or browse our market booths (Friday & Saturday). Sway to the spring music and people watch at the festival hub at the Waterfall Amphitheatre. Market & Food Vendors Friday, May 7 | 10 am–8 pm • Thanksgiving Point • Origami Storm Concessions • Denim & Daisy • Mini Donuts • Nauvoo Remembered • Scentsy • Fantastic Face Painting _ • Inspirational DIY Guru • doTERRA
• Himalayan Arts Wear _ • Lollipuff Cotton Candy • Awe Sweet! • South of the Border Tacos
• Amkha Misky Peruvian • Wandering Wheat Bakery • Kona Ice
Saturday, May 8 | 10 am–8 pm • Thanksgiving Point • Origami Storm Concessions • Denim & Daisy • Mini Donuts • Nauvoo Remembered • Scentsy • Fantastic Face Painting _ • Inspirational DIY Guru • doTERRA
• Himalayan Arts Wear • Lollipuff Cotton Candy • Awe Sweet! • South of the Border Tacos
• Amkha Misky Peruvian • Bruges Kitchen • Kona Ice
J Waterwise Garden
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In the Waterwise Garden you will see smaller species of tulips that are drought tolerant. All of the plants within this area are hardy, desert plants that can thrive in Utah.
K Tulip Riot Stroll among 30,000 tulips at Tulip Riot. How many varieties can you count?
Thank you to our generous sponsors
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Calendar of Events Discovery Carts Ongoing Look for our Discovery Carts throughout the gardens, manned by our Guide Volunteers who will help you look a little closer at the natural world.
Cultivating Kids Wednesdays at 10 am | Learning Garden Introduce your kids to gardening at this fun hands-on program inside the Learning Garden.
Cut Tulips Monday–Saturday, 11 am–7 pm | Learning Garden Visit the Learning Garden and take home your own bunch of Cut Tulips! One bunch (5 stems) is $10. Available while supplies last.
Guided Garden Walks Monday–Friday at 9:30 am Tours leave from the back patio of the Garden Visitor Center Learn about Ashton Gardens, its history, and the plants within. Led by our garden docents, this walking tour takes about 1.5 hours and is included with regular venue admission.
Tulip Tot Playland Fridays & Saturdays, 10 am–6 pm There’s ongoing fun to be had at Tulip Tot Playland! Visit on Fridays, Saturdays and for lawn games and more!
American Heritage Lyceum Philharmonic Concert Saturday, May 8 | Waterfall Amphitheatre
The Tulip Festival closes with a fantastic finish with this amazing concert against a gorgeous garden backdrop you won’t want to miss. Separate admission required. Limited availability Weather permitting on outdoor events. Visit ThanksgivingPoint.org for more information on all activities and a full schedule of the 2021 Tulip Festival.
Bloom Updates Enjoy the Secret Garden as it comes into full bloom with its fountain and hidden entrance. Don’t miss the Italian garden with its 30 cascading tubs. 6
Picture This! The 2021 Photo Contest
We invite you to submit your favorite shots of the 2021 Tulip Festival
Enter your favorite photos of the 2021 Tulip Festival using hashtag #TulipPhotoContest and tagging Thanksgiving Point on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter (Make sure your post is set to public!). Starting April 16th, each Friday during the festival Thanksgiving Point judges will select a Photo of the Week which will be featured on Thanksgiving Point’s Instagram page (@thankspoint), and on the Thanksgiving Point marquee for the duration of the week. Each chosen photo will also win a Family Membership 7
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#TulipPhotoContest Pictured above: Thanksgiving Point’s Tulip Festival Photo Contest winner from week 4: Chris Moravec, @chris_moravec.
Behind the Scenes at the Tulip Festival Sarah meets us in the Fragrance Garden to share some details of how the Tulip Festival happens, her favorite flowers this year, and an up close look at the special Thanksgiving Point Tulip!
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