Plan for This Year’s Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point

Over six breathtaking weeks, more than 1 million flowers burst into bloom across Ashton Gardens. From tulips and daffodils to hyacinths, poppies, and more, the gardens come alive with carefully designed floral displays, winding pathways, and panoramic views.

This year’s Tulip Festival will be bigger and more colorful than ever, featuring nearly 100,000 additional tulips and spring flowers. Guests will also see exciting new varieties, including:

• Rhapsody of Smiles Tulip – cheerful and bright
• Purple Raven Tulip – bold and dramatic
• Ruby Prince Tulip – rich, romantic tones

Alongside the blooms, enjoy live entertainment, seasonal floral décor, interactive classes, VIP tours, and spring-inspired dining, all designed to elevate your visit.

get tickets

Planning multiple visits? A membership is hands-down the best way to experience the Tulip Festival.

Member benefits include:

• Monday–Friday: Free admission to the Tulip Festival
• Saturdays: 50% off regular admission
• Flexibility to exchange tickets if plans change
• Access to visit again and again as blooms evolve throughout the season

Memberships make it easy to enjoy the gardens at different stages of bloom—early spring color, peak tulips, and late-season favorites.

Become a member

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 9:30–11 AM

For the most relaxed and insightful way to experience the Tulip Festival, book a Chauffeured Golf Cart Tour. This private VIP experience accommodates five guests and takes you through Ashton Gardens in an electric, glass-top cart led by a knowledgeable docent.

Your experience includes:

• A guided tour highlighting festival blooms and garden design
• Insider insights into what’s flowering during your visit
• A reservation at Trellis Café with a $75 restaurant credit included

This is the most comfortable, immersive Tulip Festival experience available—and it sells out quickly.

Book a tour

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 11:30 AM–1 PM

Looking to learn more about the flowers and history behind the gardens? The Spring Flower Tour offers a guided walking experience through Ashton Gardens, led by a knowledgeable docent.

• Learn about seasonal blooms and garden highlights
• Discover the history of Thanksgiving Point and Ashton Gardens
• Complimentary with paid Tulip Festival admission or current membership
• Advanced reservations required
• Does not include Tulip Festival admission

Book a tour

The Tulip Festival is more than just flowers—it’s a chance to try something new, learn a skill, or slow down and soak in spring. Thanksgiving Point offers a wide variety of Tulip Festival classes for every interest and skill level, including:

• Yoga in the Garden with Brick Canvas
  Every Friday at 9 AM – Find peace and movement surrounded by spring blooms
• Spring Floral Centerpiece Workshops
  Learn floral design with Amanda of Van Bloemen Floral and Events
• Photography Classes with Cassidy Smith
  Take your spring and flower photography skills to the next level

These hands-on experiences are designed to elevate your Tulip Festival visit and create lasting memories.

sign up for a class…or two

April 25, 2026 | 7:30 AM

The Tulip 5K is one of Utah’s most popular spring races—and for good reason. This scenic 3.1-mile course winds directly through Ashton Gardens during the Tulip Festival, surrounding runners with thousands of fragrant spring flowers.

Race highlights:

• Run, walk, or jog through the gardens
• Family-friendly and wheel-friendly (strollers welcome)
• All participants receive a themed race shirt and commemorative medal
• A fan-favorite event that sells out every year

Register now before it sells out