Each March, La Conner, Washington, hosts the annual La Conner Daffodil Festival, featuring over 500 acres of blooming daffodils. This event leads up to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in April. "Nestled amidst Skagit Valley's picturesque landscapes, the annual La Conner Daffodil Festival transforms the region into a sea of sunshine setting the stage for it's beloved Tulip Festival the following month", says Kristen Keltz, CEO of the Skagit Tourism Bureau.
© Rakan Alduaij PhotographyImage courtesy of Rakan Alduaij Photography
Acording to Keltz, the La Conner Daffodil Festival is a testament to community spirit and the joy of embracing the changing seasons. "The festival is an experience that combines natural beauty, small-town charm, and a warm, welcoming community. We invite people from across the Pacific Northwest and beyond to visit and enjoy this celebration of nature's renewal."
Visitors can drive or bike along scenic routes and stop for photo ops along the way, and beyond the fields, La Conner offers plenty to explore, from waterfront dining and boutique shopping to local art galleries and museums.
Image courtesy: Rakan Alduaij Photography
Some fun facts
Here are some fun facts of La Conner Daffodil Festival. Firstly, according to Brent Roozen, owner of RoozenGaarde and the Washington Bulb Company, RoozenGaarde grows more than 450 acres of daffodils, compared to 350 acres of tulips. Secondly, the three major varieties planted are Dutch Master, Flower Carpet, and Standard Value. Thirdly, the Dutch Master is the world's most popular daffodil. Fourthly, fields of daffodils are left intact through the bloom cycle and beyond, unlike tulips, which are 'topped' toward the end of their bloom cycle. Finally. daffodil crops are only rotated every three years, versus an every-year rotation for tulips – fields that are three years old this year will be a solid wash of bright yellow.
For more information
La Conner, Washington
lovelaconner.com
Skagit Tourism Bureau
www.visitskagitvalley.com