The Richardson Tulip Festival Will Have Over 300,000 Tulips In Bloom This Spring

If you're familiar with Richardson Farm in Spring Grove, then you already know about its corn maze and a variety of family-friendly activities that make for a fun day. But now, it is known for another exciting addition - an Illinois tulip festival! From mid-April through mid-May, the farm will host the Richardson Tulip Festival and you won't want to miss it.

Richardson Farm started as a homestead in 1836 by Robert Richardson who moved here from England. What began as a 240-acre farm, grew to include over 544 acres and two farmsteads over the years.

The farm is best known for its corn maze, dubbed the "World's Largest" at 28 acres with 9 to 10 miles of winding trails. It could take quite a long time to find your way through this maze!

Aside from the corn maze, there's a 700-foot zip line, zorbing, train and wagon rides, a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, sunflower festival, Christmas trees, and so much more to keep you and your family entertained and coming back for more all year long.

In the spring of 2021, the Richardson Tulip Festival made its debut as the latest exciting addition to the farm!

Over 15,000 pounds of tulip bulbs of 30 different varieties were planted, meaning that over 300,000 tulips are expected to bloom.

Although the exact dates of the Tulip Festival are not yet known as they are at the mercy of Mother Nature, it is expected that it will begin in mid-April and run through mid-May.

When the eight acres of tulip fields are in bloom, you'll see an explosion of vibrant colors. A visit during this time is bound to be an unforgettable, picture-perfect experience.

The Richardson Tulip Festival will run every Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. from mid-April through mid-May. Tickets may be purchased ahead of time online for the cost of $16 for Tuesday through Friday and $16 to $19 per person for Saturday and Sunday based on age. Children under three years old are free. The cost of entry includes one tulip per person. Additional tulips can be purchased at the cost of $2 each.

The farm also charges a fee of $100 if you are a professional photographer. Visit the website for more information on its photography policy.

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Will you be attending the Richardson Tulip Festival in Illinois this spring? If you know about another Illinois tulip festival, let us know all about it in the comments.

To purchase tickets ahead of time, visit the Richardson Farm website, and visit the Richardson Farm Facebook page for updates on exact dates for the Tulip Festival.

Read about other flower fields to visit this spring in our eye-popping spring flower fields in Illinois article.

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