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Katie B. Wilkinson

Skagit Talk - April 14, 2025

A Day at the PNW Artist Marketplace: A Must-Visit During the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

https://skagittalk.com/2025/04/14/a-day-at-the-pnw-artist-marketplace-a-must-visit-during-the-skagit-valley-tulip-festival

Cascadia Daily - April 11, 2025

Brunches, bunnies and more: Where to spend Easter 2025 in Bellingham

https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2025/apr/11/brunches-bunnies-and-more-where-to-spend-easter-2025-in-bellingham

Fabulous WA - April 9, 2025

Easter Events in Washington State 2025

https://fabulouswashington.com/washingtons-best/easter-events-in-washington-state-2025

Forbes Magazine - April 11, 2025

April Is the Best Month to Visit Tulip Fields in The U.S., But Where

https://www.forbes.com/sites/emesemaczko/2025/04/11/april-is-the-best-month-to-visit-tulip-fields-in-the-us-but-where

Skagit Valley Herald - April 10, 2025

Residents celebrate tulip festival at Locals Night

https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/residents-celebrate-tulip-festival-at-locals-night/article_bfcd9294-5661-4a4c-b591-1a0399c92aef.html

Photo gallery

https://www.goskagit.com/gallery/photos-locals-night-at-tulip-town/collection_b3a1263d-0127-4f3e-afd2-60128650a01d.html#1

Video

https://www.goskagit.com/multimedia/video-locals-night-at-tulip-town/video_2d91cb7f-5a76-4b00-95b3-353918b3b28f.html

Bellingham Now - April 10, 2025

Lifestyle Lookout: Skagit Valley Tulip Fest, 33rd Annual Drag Show at WWU, indie music in downtown Bellingham and more

https://mybellinghamnow.com/news/297792-lifestyle-lookout-skagit-valley-tulip-fest-33rd-annual-drag-show-at-wwu-indie-music-in-downtown-bellingham-and-more

ParentMap - April 9, 2025

Fantastic (and Mostly Free) Spring Festivals for Families

https://www.parentmap.com/article/seattle-spring-festivals

Seattle Southside - April 8, 2025

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is a Sight to Behold

https://www.seattlesouthside.com/blog/skagit-valley-tulip-festival-is-a-sight-to-behold

Skagit Kids Insider – April 6, 2025

Easter Bunny Photos | Mount Vernon

https://skagit.kidinsider.com/17736/easter-bunny-photos-mount-vernon

ParentMap – April 5, 2025

Egg Hunts at Tulip Town

https://www.parentmap.com/calendar/egg-hunts-tulip-town

Seattle Refined - April 5, 2025

World-famous Skagit Valley Tulip Festival blooms in Mount Vernon: Here's what to know

https://seattlerefined.com/lifestyle/skagit-valley-tulip-festival-blooms-as-north-americas-largest-floral-event

KOMO - April 5, 2025

World-famous Skagit Valley Tulip Festival blooms in Mount Vernon: Here's what to know

https://komonews.com/news/local/skagit-valley-tulip-festival-blooms-as-north-americas-largest-floral-event

Yahoo News - April 5, 2025

Tulip festival begins today: Here's what you'll see

https://www.yahoo.com/news/tulip-festival-begins-today-heres-184106058.html

FOX 13 Seattle - April 5, 2025

Tulip festival begins today: Here's what you'll see

https://www.fox13seattle.com/video/1620294

FOX 13 Seattle / YouTube - April 5, 2025

Tulip festival begins today: Here's what you'll see

https://youtu.be/MqfzoiGFMbg?si=jPCR5Na03eTISpqJ

KING 5 – April 4, 2025

Skagit Tourism Bureau makes the case for vacationing in the valley year-round

https://www.king5.com/article/money/economy/skagit-business-bureau-tourism-boost/281-0c441913-dcc4-485a-a1e5-92bc8a88ebed

ParentMap - April 3, 2025

Best Easter Egg Hunts and Events for Seattle-Area Families in 2025

https://www.parentmap.com/article/easter-family-events-seattle-puget-sound

Yakima Herald - April 2, 2025

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2025: Your guide to WA’s tulip blooms

https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/nation_and_world/entertainment/skagit-valley-tulip-festival-2025-your-guide-to-wa-s-tulip-blooms/article_c05e2539-acd0-5a13-bbea-5930bb1c8abe.html

Bellingham Alive – April 2, 2025

Brand New Tulip Field Opens for Festival | Skagit Acres

https://bellinghamalive.com/lifestyle/brand-new-tulip-field-opens-for-festival-skagit-acres

The Seattle Times - April 2, 2025

Skagit Valley tulips are back for 2025. Try 3 lunch ideas on your trip

https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/skagit-valley-tulips-are-back-for-2025-try-3-lunch-ideas-on-your-trip

Seattle’s Child – April 2, 2025

The 5 main destinations of the Tulip Festival, explained

https://www.seattleschild.com/family-guide-to-the-skagit-valley-tulip-festival

KING5 – April 2, 2025

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival tiptoeing through Trump's trade war

https://www.king5.com/article/news/politics/national-politics/skagit-valley-tulip-festival-trumps-trade-war-impacts-candian-visitors-washington/281-4e289615-0955-42c3-a313-edc7aa26d5bf

KING5 also posted the story on its YouTube channel:

https://youtu.be/Vp1d3iL6yno?si=qnrXuruoC9tqCNsn

The Seattle Times – April 2, 2025

Where, when, and how to see Skagit Valley tulips this spring

https://www.seattletimes.com/life/outdoors/skagit-valley-tulip-festival-2025-your-guide-to-was-tulip-blooms

KIRO7 – April 1, 2025

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival starts today

https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/video-skagit-valley-tulip-festival-starts-today/98b95da8-33fa-44ee-b073-f403e3225ffa

Explore Washington – April 1, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to the 2025 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

https://explorewashingtonstate.com/2025-skagit-valley-tulip-festival-guide

Skagit Valley Herald – April 1, 2025

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival opens

https://www.goskagit.com/growskagit/skagit-valley-tulip-festival-opens/article_6c6ef81e-2d61-42f4-8c5e-be2b8932b75f.html

Go Anacortes – April 1, 2025

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival begins

https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/skagit-valley-tulip-festival-begins/article_0055d624-58df-4e20-8d0f-09eb65a26bb3.html

Bellingham Alive – April 1, 2025

Be a Tourist in Your Own Town

https://bellinghamalive.com/lifestyle/be-a-tourist-in-your-own-town

Bellingham Herald - March 30, 2025

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival guide: Laser shows, vivid fields of flowers, parades and more

https://www.bellinghamherald.com/entertainment/article303033449.html

Cascadia Daily - March 29, 2025

Inside Skagit Valley’s multimillion-dollar tulip industry: Tourist attraction with global impact

https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2025/mar/29/inside-skagit-valleys-multimillion-tulip-industry-tourist-attraction-with-global-impact

Stanwood Camano News - March 28, 2025

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival begins April 1

https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/scnews/skagit-valley-tulip-festival-begins-april-1/article_40363641-5c17-45bc-8867-ad92071b2c77.html

Seattle Met - March 27, 2025

Guide to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

https://www.seattlemet.com/travel-and-outdoors/skagit-valley-tulip-festival-roozengaarde-tulip-town-april

Seattle Thrillist - March 27, 2025

Everything You Need to Know About Tulip Season in Skagit Valley, Washington

https://www.thrillist.com/travel/seattle/skagit-valley-tulip-festival-washington

Lynnwood Today - March 27, 2025

Planting Edmonds: Washington is Tulip Country

https://lynnwoodtoday.com/for-gardeners-washington-is-tulip-country

MLT News - March 27, 2025

Planting Edmonds: Washington is Tulip Country

https://mltnews.com/for-gardeners-washington-is-tulip-country

My Edmonds News - March 27, 2025

Planting Edmonds: Washington is Tulip Country

https://myedmondsnews.com/2025/03/planting-edmonds-washington-is-tulip-country

Skagit Valley Herald - March 27, 2025

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival begins Tuesday

https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/skagit-valley-tulip-festival-begins-tuesday/article_4a4146f7-7958-4021-b24b-f49cf8ad342d.html

KING5 - March 26, 2025

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival returns next week with vibrant blooms, new displays

https://www.king5.com/article/entertainment/events/need-to-know-attend-skagit-valley-tulip-festival-2025-washington/281-e6cb3e6c-c01c-42d1-97cc-9121cfbc8873

Seattle Refined - March 25, 2025

Get ready to tiptoe through Tulip Town in Skagit Valley this April

https://seattlerefined.com/lifestyle/tulip-town-opens-washington-spring-april-2025-skagit-valley-flowers-mount-vernon-blooms-beauty-pnw-trolley-cafe-shopping-beer-garden-dogs-tulips-season

KOMO News - March 25, 2025

Get ready to tiptoe through Tulip Town in Skagit Valley this April

https://komonews.com/seattle-refined/tulip-town-opens-washington-spring-april-2025-skagit-valley-flowers-mount-vernon-blooms-beauty-pnw-trolley-cafe-shopping-beer-garden-dogs-tulips-season

ParentMap - March 25, 2025

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2025: Guide for Seattle-Area Families

https://www.parentmap.com/article/skagit-valley-tulip-festival-family-guide

Cascadia Daily - March 23, 2025

A local’s guide to the 2025 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2025/mar/23/a-locals-guide-to-the-2025-skagit-valley-tulip-festival

Forbes - March 23, 2025

Where To Catch Tulip Festivals Around The World In Spring 2025

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kaitlynmcinnis/2025/03/23/where-to-catch-tulip-festivals-around-the-world-in-spring-2025

Skagit Kids Insider - March 23, 2025

Easter Egg Hunts in Skagit County

https://skagit.kidinsider.com/easter-egg-hunts-and-activities-in-skagit-county

Skagit Valley Herald – March 23, 2025

Skagit Acres Hires Greenhouse Staffer

https://www.goskagit.com/news/agriculture/business-briefly/article_1fa11f99-28d2-4bc7-833c-0e8edc3a1e9e.html

FOX13 Seattle - March 20, 2025

Your ultimate guide to the 2025 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/skagit-valley-tulip-festival-guide

Yahoo Life - March 20, 2025

Your ultimate guide to the 2025 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/ultimate-guide-2025-skagit-valley-110016439.html

(Fox13 article)

MSN – March 20, 2025

Your ultimate guide to the 2025 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/article/your-ultimate-guide-to-the-2025-skagit-valley-tulip-festival/ar-AA1BiKSz

(Fox13 article)

Bellingham Herald - March 19, 2025

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival: Take a tour of the largest bulb producer in North America (hosted by Skagit Valley Tulip Festival)

https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article302315434.html

Fabulous WA - March 19, 2025

Tulip Town Opens April 1

https://fabulouswashington.com/washingtons-best/travel-adventure/tulip-town-opens-april-1

Budget Travel -March 19, 2025

Can't Make it to the Netherlands? Discover Incredible Tulip Fields in the Pacific Northwest

https://www.budgettravel.com/article/cant-make-it-to-the-netherlands-discover-these-incredible-tulip-fields-in-the-pacific-northwest

ARC Seattle (KOMO) – March 19, 2025

ARC SEATTLE TULIP TOWN

https://youtu.be/-Scxh7pJID0?si=F2VDmrAYpp6pW5hS

Fabulous WA – March 18, 2025

Fabulous People: Steve Johnson

https://fabulouswashington.com/fabulous-people/fabulous-people-steve-johnson

Skagit Talk - March 17, 2025

Guide to the 2025 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

https://skagittalk.com/2025/03/17/guide-to-the-2025-skagit-valley-tulip-festival

Seattleite - March 17, 2025

Skagit Acres Debuts New Tulip Field

https://seattleite.com/2025/03/17/skagit-acres-debuts-new-tulip-field

Drift Travel – March 17, 2025

Tulip Town Opens April 1: Where Blooms, Bubbles, and Unforgettable Experiences Await!

https://drifttravel.com/skagit-valley-wa-tulip-town-opens-april-1

Floral Daily – March 14, 2025

US (WA): Skagit Acres is blooming

https://www.floraldaily.com/article/9713228/us-wa-skagit-acres-is-blooming

Skagit Valley Herald – March 13, 2025

Skagit Acres partnering with Children of the Valley

https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/skagit-acres-partnering-with-children-of-the-valley/article_b590306c-fec3-11ef-8895-27fd6cc710b0.html

KIRO7 – March 13, 2025

Everything you need to know about the 2025 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/everything-you-need-know-about-2025-skagit-valley-tulip-festival/S6EFG2TDGBDI7NOBKBYCCOCSKM

MSN – March 13, 2025

Everything you need to know about the 2025 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2025-skagit-valley-tulip-festival/ar-AA1ARTJs

(KIRO story)

Yahoo News – March 13, 2025

Everything you need to know about the 2025 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/everything-know-2025-skagit-valley-183619607.html

(KIRO story)

Seattle’s Child – March 12, 2025

Family guide to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, 2025

https://www.seattleschild.com/family-guide-to-the-skagit-valley-tulip-festival

Floral Daily - March 7, 2025

US (WA): Tulip Town open to public for the entire month of April

https://www.floraldaily.com/article/9711664/us-wa-tulip-town-open-to-public-for-the-entire-month-of-april

Spirit 105.3 – March 6, 2025

Tulip Season is Just Around the Corner! A Conversation with Tulip Town Co-Owner Rachael Sparwasser

https://www.spirit1053.com/blog/tulip-season-is-just-around-the-corner-a-conversation-with-tulip-town-co-owner-rachael-sparwasser

In-flight Review Magazine - Spring 2025

In Full Bloom ~ Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

https://issuu.com/islandparent/docs/ifr_magazine_spring_2025

Fabulous Washington - February 26, 2025

Spring Festivals & Events in Washington State

https://fabulouswashington.com/washingtons-best/spring-festivals-events-in-washington-state

Seattle's Child - February 25, 2025

Family guide to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, 2025

https://www.seattleschild.com/family-guide-to-the-skagit-valley-tulip-festival

Floral Daily - February 25, 2025

US: Bringing spring to Seattle at the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival

https://www.floraldaily.com/article/9706923/us-bringing-spring-to-seattle-at-the-northwest-flower-garden-festival

Seattle’s Child – February 24, 2025

Northwest Flower & Garden Festival: Fun family outing

https://www.seattleschild.com/northwest-flower-garden-festival-how-to-make-it-a-fun-family-outing

Floral Daily - February 20, 2025

US: Bringing spring to Seattle at the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival

https://www.floraldaily.com/article/9706923/us-bringing-spring-to-seattle-at-the-northwest-flower-garden-festival

KING5 - February 15, 2025

Tulip care and more: Get ready for the 2025 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival (hosted Skagit Valley Tulip Festival organizers)

https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/tulip-care-more-get-ready-2025-skagit-valley-tulip-festival/281-1be398d8-6415-406c-a071-065569f3d6be

KOMO News - February 14, 2025

Seattle is the 2nd best US city for Valentine's Day

https://komonews.com/seattle-refined/seattle-valentines-day-ideas-activities-events-2025-romance-eat-drink-entertainment-dining-friends-pets-romantic-getaways-palentines-galentines-pnw

Skagit Valley Herald - February 11, 2025

Tulip Town and Skagit Acres announce special events

https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/tulip-town-and-skagit-acres-announce-special-events/article_95ec1e94-e7ec-11ef-9dba-330fb6bf8053.html

KOMO News - February 5, 2025

Roses are red, Violets are blue, Seattle has Valentine's plans for you

https://komonews.com/seattle-refined/seattle-valentines-day-ideas-activities-events-2025-romance-eat-drink-entertainment-dining-friends-pets-romantic-getaways-palentines-galentines-pnw

Seattle Refined - February 5, 2025

Roses are red, Violets are blue, Seattle has Valentine's plans for you

https://seattlerefined.com/lifestyle/seattle-valentines-day-ideas-activities-events-2025-romance-eat-drink-entertainment-dining-friends-pets-romantic-getaways-palentines-galentines-pnw

(including e-blast)

BRIEF: Tulip Town announces dates for opening weekend

- My Bellingham Now – March 15, 2024

Tulip Town announces dates for opening weekend

- KPUG – March 15, 2024

Kids Easter Egg Hunt at Tulip Town

- Seattle’s Child – March 14, 2024

Your 2024 Guide to Hoppin’ Easter Egg Hunts and Activities

- Seattle’s Child – March 14, 2024

Egg Hunts at Tulip Town

- ParentMap – March 14, 2024

Easter Egg Hunts & Activities in Skagit County

- Skagit Kids Insider – March 12, 2024

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2024: Guide for Seattle-Area Families

- Parent Map – March 9, 2024 (updated with Easter Egg info.)

Hop on over to Tulip Town this Spring!

- Skagit Valley Tourism Bureau – March 11, 2024

Bloom ’24 at Tulip Town

- Genuine Skagit Valley – March 11, 2024

Mount Vernon’s Tulip Town opening early for Easter

- KIRO7 – March 11, 2024

Mount Vernon’s Tulip Town opening early for Easter

- Yahoo News – March 11, 2024

How 5 friends saved their tulip business during the pandemic

- The Today Show - July 21, 2020

How 5 Friends Helped a Tulip Farm Make it to Mother's Day

- New York Times - May 9, 2020

Washington's Tulip Town Closes to Annual Festival-Goers

- NPR's Here and Now - April 28, 2020

Stop and (almost) smell the flowers with ‘Tulip Town 360’ app that puts viewers in iconic fields

- GeekWire - May 21, 2020

Skagit Valley natives adapt to save Tulip Town amid COVID-19

- Seattle Refined - April 25, 2020

4 Strategies To Stay Afloat: How Real Companies Are Coping With COVID-19

- International Business Times - April 29, 2020

New Tulip Town Owners Innovate Amid Crisis

- 425 Magazine - April 29, 2020

As coronavirus wilts the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, a farm adapts

- Crosscut - March 30, 2020

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival called off due to state's coronavirus outbreak

- King 5 News - March 25, 2020

How 5 high school friends saved Washington's Skagit Valley amid a pandemic

- Seattle PI - May 22, 2020