If you grew up in Washington, you’re probably familiar with the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. That festival, while often crowded and busy, is a beautiful, colorful experience. But what many Washingtonians don’t know is that the tulips aren’t the only thing blooming in the Skagit Valley, and you may want to make a trip in late March instead of April.

Before the tulips come to town, there are daffodils.

Tara Coleman / La Conner Daffodil Festival Facebook The daffodils always pop first.

Daffodils tend to bloom in mid - late March, and the first signs of them have already been spotted this year.

Love La Conner Facebook And what a beautiful way to welcome the first days of spring.

The La Conner Daffodil Festival is smaller than the tulip festival, but it’s equally as stunning.

Love LaConner Facebook You can get a bloom map at the La Conner Visitor Information Center.

The three major varieties planted are Dutch Master, Flower Carpet and Standard Value.

La Conner Daffodil Festival Facebook Dutch Master is the most popular daffodil in the world.

According to Brent Roozen, owner of RoozenGaarde and the Washington Bulb Company, RoozenGaarde grows around 450 acres of daffodils each year.

La Conner Daffodil Festival Facebook There are 350 acres of tulips grown during the tulip festival.

This photo was taken on March 18th, so as you can see, things are getting brighter in the Skagit Valley.

Love La Conner Facebook Come see them for yourself before the tulips – and the traffic – take over.

In between exploring these stunning daffodil fields, make sure to take plenty of time to check out the charming little city of La Conner.

Tara Coleman / La Conner Daffodil Festival Facebook

The daffodils always pop first.

Love La Conner Facebook

And what a beautiful way to welcome the first days of spring.

Love LaConner Facebook

You can get a bloom map at the La Conner Visitor Information Center.

La Conner Daffodil Festival Facebook

Dutch Master is the most popular daffodil in the world.

There are 350 acres of tulips grown during the tulip festival.

Come see them for yourself before the tulips – and the traffic – take over.

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