One of the sure signs of spring’s arrival is the annual Abbotsford Tulip Festival and while the dates are always dependant on the weather, this year’s edition is tentatively scheduled to open Saturday, April 5.
More than 100 varieties of flowers will be spread out on 35 acres at Lakeland Flowers, located just off of No. 4 road in east Abbotsford.
The festival will run for approximately three months and wraps up on July 1. The months of April and May bring tulips and assorted field flowers, while May and June feature over 30 combined acres of peonies, lupins, meadow flowers and lavender.
“Our favourite time of the year is approaching and we are excited to connect with everyone again,” stated Nick Warmerdam, the owner of Lakeland Flowers. “We have some new photo opportunities along with bringing back some fan favourites.”
New this year are four golden pathways, giant klompen (traditional dutch shoes) and the schoenen winkel (Dutch shoe store). Back for 2025 include: pianos to play in the field, canoes to sit in, swings to glide on, bicycles and viewing platforms.
The festival is open from dusk till dawn and is closed on Mother’s Day (May 11). Food trucks will be on-site, plus live piano performances on Thursdays and Fridays from April 17 to May 11 and live painting April 26 and May 3.
Online ticketing is available one week in advance – buy online to receive reduced pricing and to secure a time slot. Field reports will be available through the festival’s website and social media channels.
For more information, visit lakelandflowers.ca.
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