15th Annual Tulip Festival at Ashton Gardens April 12-May 4, 2019 (Closed Sundays) | 9 am - 8 pm Welcome to the 15th annual Tulip Festival at Ashton Gardens! Thanksgiving Point was founded in 1995 to cultivate transformative family learning. In 2004, the first Tulip Festival drew thousands to explore hundreds-of-thousands of tulips in hundreds of varieties in search of flowers and warmer weather. Today, you’ll find that same mission guiding a journey of botanical beauty and hands-on fun with some fun new surprises along the way. Visit us after the conclusion of the event when Tulip Festival bulbs are dug up and sold, allowing you to create your very own Tulip Festival.
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Membership really does have its privileges!
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The Tulip Festival is one of a number of included special events that accompany the Thanksgiving Point membership. In addition to select special events you can enjoy all five Thanksgiving Point venues all year long and as many times as you’d like. 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.
Picture This! The 2019 Photo Contest
We invite you to submit your favorite shots of the 2019 Tulip Festival
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Submit your best photos from this year’s Tulip Festival by tagging the Thanksgiving Point social media pages @thankspoint for a chance to win some amazing prizes each week, including a Thanksgiving Point Family Membership. Be sure to include the hashtag #tuliparty on your posts as well!
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Activities & Events Swing Dance April 26 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Dance the night away with friends or that special someone. The Utah Swing Orchestra will be on hand to set the stage under the bistro lights at the Waterfall Amphitheatre. Included with festival admission.
Tulip Tot Playland
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10 am – 6 pm, and Monday evenings
Ongoing fun for the whole family including lawn games, bounce houses and more! Included with festival admission.
American Heritage Lyceum Philharmonic
May 4 7:30 pm
The Tulip Festival closes with a fantastic finish with this amazing, Star Wars themed concert on May 4th. The Lyceum Philharmonic at American Heritage School performs against a gorgeous garden backdrop you won’t want to miss. Included with festival admission.
Cut Tulips in the Learning Garden
Monday–Thursday Noon –8 pm and Fridays – Saturdays 10 am – 8 pm
Did you know that tulip stems continue to grow even after they are cut? Come see for yourself at the Learning Garden, and take home your own bunch of Cut Tulips (5 per bunch), with over 10 varieties to choose from and learn about. One bunch of tulips is $10 ($9 for Thanksgiving Point members). Available while supplies last. Weather permitting on outdoor events. Visit ThanksgivingPoint.org for more information on all the activities and a full schedule of the 2019 Tulip Festival.
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Spring Fling Enjoy this amazing photo opportunity with masses of tulips in many colors!
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Windmolen Pronounced, /ˈʋɪntˌmoːlə(n)/ in Dutch, Windmolen Dutch for windmill. Windmolen is a feast for the eyes featuring a replica windmill and dozens of whirligig windmills dancing in the wind.
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Tulip Tot Playland [Sponsored by MountainStar] There’s ongoing fun to be had at Tulip Tot Playland! Visit on Fridays, Saturdays and Monday evenings for lawn games, bounce houses and more!
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Tulip Fashion Show [Sponsored by doTERRA] 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.
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Secret Garden
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Italian Garden [Sponsored by Little Giant Ladders]
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French Parterre 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.
One of the most picturesque locations at Ashton Gardens, the Italian Garden features brilliant tulips and the sound of cascading water.
Colorful hoops adorn the whimsical garden carousel sculpture to create a fantasy scene out of le magnifique jardin.
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Waterfall Amphitheatre Grab something yummy at concessions or a trendy food truck, or browse our market booths (Thursday through Saturday). Sway to the spring music and people watch at the festival hub at the Waterfall Amphitheatre.
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Tulip Riot [sponsored by the Outlets at Traverse Mountain] Stroll among 30,000 tulips at Tulip Riot. How many varieties can you count?
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