Skagit County, Washington Will Have Over 450 Acres Of Daffodils In Bloom This Spring
If you’ve lived in Washington for longer than about five minutes, you’ve almost certainly heard of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, which is beautiful and brilliant and amazing to see in person. But did you know that acres of daffodils start to bloom in the exact same area about a month beforehand, in early March? The La Conner Daffodil Festival is smaller, quieter, and more subdued, but it’s equally as visually stunning.
Note: While the daffodils are already beginning to show signs of blooming in Skagit County, current conditions and legal restrictions will prohibit large crowds from gathering in the area this year. Last year’s festival was entirely virtual. And while visitors are permitted in the public gardens like RoozenGaarde, capacity will be limited, and practicing social distancing is a must. We’re simply drawing attention to these beautiful fields of flowers to lift everyone’s spirits and encourage future adventures.
Washington's Skagit County is not only an agricultural hub, but a paradise for flower lovers.
Roozengaarde in Mount Vernon is the most popular place for daffodil viewing, and they'll be allowing a limited number of guests this year. Tulip Town will also have daffodil displays.
The of daffodils are left intact through the bloom cycle and beyond, unlike tulips, which are ‘topped’ toward the end of their bloom cycle.
One way to support these local farms and keep them in business for years to come is to order fresh cut flowers from them online, which you can have delivered to you or a friend who needs some positivity and love.
Jessica Wick is a writer and travel enthusiast who loves exploring new places, meeting new people and, of course, beautiful Big Sky Country and every part of Washington State.
