When will the Abbotsford Tulip Festival be held this year?
The soft opening of the Abbotsford Tulip Festival will start on April 08th, 2018 and will last about 30 days.
The Abbotsford Tulip festival was born from the love and dedication of the Warmerdam family. Peter Warmerdam came to the Fraser Valley in the 1950’s from the Netherlands. His Dutch ancestry and deep knowledge of farming and horticulture allowed him to create a small acreage filled with daffodils.
20 years later, he bought land in Abbotsford and continued his pursuits of horticulture by growing gladiolus and eventually incorporated peonies and tulips. His love and dedication for flowers was strong and shared by his entire family.
His Granddaughter, Alexis had the idea of creating a Tulip Festival so that this love of flowers could be shared with visitors and locals as they strolled through the vast fields of colour and beauty.
How can I purchase Tickets for the Abbotsford Tulip Festival and where is it located?
Tickets can be bought online or at the gate and will range between 5-30 dollars depending on age and time of visit. There are special rates for children, groups, seniors, and physically challenged guests. Rates increase during high bloom dates on weekends but there are great savings to be had on weekdays or on low bloom dates. All rates include parking. For more information, visit: http://abbotsfordtulipfestival.ca/buy-tickets/
The Festival is at 36737 North Parallel Road Abbotsford, BC. It is about an hour drive from Vancouver or a 12-minute drive from the Best Western Plus Regency Inn and Conference Centre.
Frequently asked questions about the Abbotsford Tulip Festival
What hours will the festival be open – The festival will be open from 9am – 7:30pm on most nights, weather dependent. Once you have entered the fields, you are welcome to stay until dusk. The Festival also has Magic hour admissions from sunrise to 9am where the Tulips can be admired and photographed in the best lighting environment.
Where can we find food if we get hungry? – You are welcome to bring your own food to the festival and there are picnic tables for everyone to enjoy. In addition, there are concession stands and food trucks.
Are there restrooms onsite? – Yes, there are portable toilets and wash stations along with facilities for physically challenged guests.
Can I bring my dog? – Yes, dogs are happily allowed at the festival. They are required to be on a leash at all times and dog waste bags are available on-site as well.
Will the Best Western Plus Regency offer any discounts to guests who are visiting the Abbotsford Tulip Festival?
Yes. The Best Western Plus Regency is pleased to be offering discounted rates to guests that are visiting the Abbotsford Tulip Festival. Simply call our hotel and quote the rate code “SIA” (Spring in Abby) and receive 15% off our Best Available rate. Please note that this discount can not be combined with other discounted rates and is subject to availability. Rooms are limited so we encourage you to call us at your earliest convenience.
