We interrupt this seemingly endless winter with a happy reminder: Spring is, in fact, on the horizon. And whatever that means for you, we hope you find some time in your seasonal schedule to head to the iconic Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. For over 30 year, this festival has been a beautiful tradition for Washingtonians — and this year’s event will be better than ever.

The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival was officially inaugurated in 1984 by the Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce after locals noticed people coming by the thousands year after year to check out the local tulip fields.

DearMsC / TripAdvisor In 1994, the Tulip Festival broke off from the Chamber of Commerce and became an entity of its own.

The original festival only lasted three days. It eventually moved to a week, and now it spans the entire month of April.

Stan Y / TripAdvisor The expansion to 30 days was to ensure that the huge fields of tulips grown in Skagit Valley would always bloom sometime during the festival, since a shorter festival sometime missed the blooming entirely.

While the official festival dates are April 1-30, it is, of course, impossible to predict the exact blooming date of the tulips.

Dolores N / TripAdvisor If you’re interested in going, check the official festival website or Facebook page for updates.

The main attractions take place at two tulip farms, RoozenGaarde and Tulip Town.

Dolores N / TripAdvisor Both are open seven days a week during the festival, and they each have their own hours and admission prices.

Bring your family, bring a friend, or at the very least, bring a camera.

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Facebook This is one of the most photographed events of the year, and for good reason. You won’t find a better backdrop for your photos.

The festival now attracts people from all over the country and even some international guests.

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Facebook In addition to the endless fields of flowers, there are plenty of activities to take part in, like a tulip parade and the Annual Tulip Run.

This amazing festival is a must-see for all Washingtonians.

Dolores N / TripAdvisor And the best part is, it doesn’t matter how many times you go – it’s amazing every single time.

For more information on the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, check out the official website. And after you’ve tiptoed through the tulips, make sure to check out the magical town of La Conner.

DearMsC / TripAdvisor

In 1994, the Tulip Festival broke off from the Chamber of Commerce and became an entity of its own.

Stan Y / TripAdvisor

The expansion to 30 days was to ensure that the huge fields of tulips grown in Skagit Valley would always bloom sometime during the festival, since a shorter festival sometime missed the blooming entirely.

Dolores N / TripAdvisor

If you’re interested in going, check the official festival website or Facebook page for updates.

Both are open seven days a week during the festival, and they each have their own hours and admission prices.

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Facebook

This is one of the most photographed events of the year, and for good reason. You won’t find a better backdrop for your photos.

In addition to the endless fields of flowers, there are plenty of activities to take part in, like a tulip parade and the Annual Tulip Run.

Dolores N / TripAdvisor

And the best part is, it doesn’t matter how many times you go – it’s amazing every single time.

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