"Exploring the Vibrant Blooms at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Woodburn, Oregon"

The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is located in Woodburn, Oregon. The Iverson family’s farm dates to 1950, when Ross and Dorothy Iverson purchased this plot of land in Woodburn, about 30 miles south of Portland. They began planting tulips in 1974 after receiving bulbs from an Indiana farmer; they welcomed the public 10 years later. Today, the farm is Oregon’s largest tulip producer, and the festival attracts about 100,000 visitors annually.

The festival generally begins in late March and runs through the end of April. Peak bloom typically occurs during the first two weeks of April—the Iversons plant over 100 varieties of tulips, which open at different times throughout the season. A thing to NOTE is that if you wish to take sunrise photos, you have to purchase the season pass. This will allow you to enter the tulip fields one hour before sunrise and an hour after sunset.

If you're not sure if the tulips are in full bloom, you can check out their website at Bloom Status - Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm.

Some of the varieties include the Bubblegum Pink Impression, the red and yellow fringes of the Fabio, and the purple-black Queen of the Night, which Iverson says is a fan favorite. They also claim that the least popular one is yellow.

You do have to purchase tickets, and they are available online only. You can buy them here: Ticket Information - Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm. Entry is timed (though once you’re in, you can stay till closing). Weekend dates can sell out, so I would suggest going midweek if you can. Also, get here early in the day because the fields fill up, and it's harder to take pictures without having people in them. The line of cars to get into the parking lot can also be an issue later in the day, and sometimes can be over three miles long.

There are also plenty of things to do here which include the kids taking the cow train around the tulip fields and there is also a Tulip Tour Train you can take around the tulip fields, but these are both weather-dependent. Enjoying a glass of wine at the Wooden Shoe Vineyards Tasting Room is also a great way to spend time. Some of the weekend activities include Wooden Shoe Making Demonstrations, Steam Tractor Demonstrations (weather-dependent), Local Balloon Artists, and some Carnival rides for the kids. How can you resist not placing your head in all of the cutouts of goofy photo-ops?

Wine tastings are available by appointment! You can schedule your appointment by visiting this website. Wooden Shoe Festival 2023 (ticketspice.com)

Another big thing is the Hot Air Balloons. There’s no guarantee that hot air balloons will be out while you’re visiting the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival because they are weather-dependent. The farm will confirm if hot air balloons will be out on a specific day by posting information on their Facebook page. And if you’re wondering – yes, the hot air balloons at the Tulip Festival most definitely live up to the hype.

If you’d like to fly in a hot air balloon while visiting the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Oregon, you can contact the Hot Air Balloon Hotline at 503-877-4693.

Things to know before you go.

The Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm is open rain or shine. Some weather-dependent activities (kids’ events) may close if it rains, but the tulip fields will remain open. Bring boots or old sneakers because the fields can be very muddy, and you don't want to ruin your favorite ones.

Dogs are allowed in the tulip fields.

There are food vendors here if you would like to purchase food. They have a broader selection on the weekends. You are also welcome to bring food to the Tulip Festival, and picnic tables are provided.

They are located at 33814 S Meridian Rd, Woodburn, OR 97071

(503) 634-2243

It seems like each state has a Tulip Festival. If you are so inclined, I would do a Google search of your State and Tulip Festival, and you should be able to find one. I have also been to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in Mount Vernon, Washington, and it is a lot of fun. They have four different tulip growers there and are located at various locations. The last I heard is that one of the growers is trying to retire and sell Tulip Town.

One of my bucket list items is to visit Amsterdam and the tulip fields there.

Things to do in the Area:

• Rose Arbor Farm Alpacas

• Hanson Vineyards

• Woodburn Premium Outlets

Places to Stay

River Wine Farmhouse

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

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