Tulips of the Valley

The Abbotsford Tulip Festival features one of the largest displays of tulips in Canada! The Fraser Valley spectacle happens at Lakeland Flowers.

The Abbotsford Tulip Festival is a massive flower show that features over 35 acres of tulips and wildflowers. In 2026 the Abbotsford Tulip Festival opens on April 13th and runs until around May 3rd. After that, there are other types of flowers to check out until July 1st.

For tickets and the event’s official website, visit lakelandflowers.ca.

This article contains the following information about the Abbotsford Tulip Festival:

The Abbotsford Tulip Festival

The Abbotsford Tulip Festival is a spectacular floral event that has grown over the years. There are all sorts of tulips and wildflowers to admire. The flowers are spread across more than 35 acres of fields over the course of the season.

Abbotsford Tulip Festival Video

For a peek at what the flowers look like, check out the following video. It was taken in mid-April a couple of years ago. As you’ll see, even on a rainy day, the flowers look beautiful! There were more flowers in bloom later in the season, but visitors could still go at this early stage to admire the fields of tulips!

Abbotsford Tulip Festival Location

The Abbotsford Tulip Festival happens at a farm called Lakeland Flowers at 3663 Marion Road in Abbotsford. Lakeland Flowers isn’t far from Exit #99 on the Trans-Canada Highway, which is about a 60-minute drive from Vancouver.

In 2026 the Abbotsford Tulip Festival opens on April 13th and runs until around May 3rd. The farm offers three months of flower festivals this year. After the tulip displays, there are lupins, peonies and lavenders to see throughout May and June, all the way up until July 1st.

For tickets and full details about the event, visit the Abbotsford Tulip Festival at Lakeland Flowers website.

What is the Tulip Festival?

The Abbotsford Tulip Festival is at a farm with thousands of tulips and meadow flowers spread over a 35-acre area. It’s a beautiful place to admire millions of flowers. There are also food trucks and live piano performances on select nights.

The Tulip Festival is an amazing spot to go for a short stroll and to see gazillions of gorgeous tulips. It’s a fabulous place to take photos, walk around and enjoy a picnic. The floral display is a true celebration of spring!

The festival features kilometres of pathways through fields showcasing varieties of tulips in a wide range of shapes and colours. There are also unique photo opportunities with cute and picturesque displays including baby grand pianos, gigantic shoes, a swing set and more.

Tulips in Abbotsford

Hours & Admission at the Tulip Festival

The Abbotsford Tulip Festival runs from sunrise to sunset each day.

Admission costs vary depending on when you go, your age, and how you buy your tickets. See below for information about 2026 prices.

For full details about the event, visit the Lakeland Flowers website.

Tulip Festival Prices

Below is the price list for this season. As you’ll notice, tickets range from $9.50 up to $25. The best prices are available online in advance. Weekdays are also less expensive than weekends.

(Note: Prices and other details are subject to change.)

Weekdays: $9.50 online in advance, $12.50 at the gate
Weekends and Holidays: $19 online in advance, $25 at the gate

There’s also an Early Light Special for people who visit between dawn and 8:00 am in 2026. Tickets are $15 but have to be purchased online in advance.

Note: Children 36 inches tall or shorter enter for free this year, and free parking is available on-site at 3663 Marion Road. If you want to take a drone to take pictures, you are able to do so for an extra $10. Drones, however, are only permitted between dawn and 11:00 am.

Season Pass

In 2026 the Lakeland Flowers season pass is valid on weekdays during the Abbotsford Tulip Festival and on any day of the week during the rest of the flower season. It costs $50 per person.

Live Music & Food Trucks

On a number of days there are food trucks and live music at the festival. Food trucks are on-site every day. However, live piano performances by Brenda Cottrill only take place on Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. There’s also live painting on select dates. On the Friday of April 17th, for example, artist Olivia Harks is on site, showing her work and creating new ones. On Saturday, May 3rd, meanwhile, there is Julia Carabetta who specializes in landscapes.

To learn more about special events at the farm, visit the Lakeland Flowers website.

Tulip Festival Tips

Here are some suggestions to help make your trip to the Abbotsford Tulip Festival as good as possible.

TIP #1: If going within a few days of rain, wear rubber boots! The grounds can get pretty mucky.

TIP #2: In a typical year, go between the second and last week of April when the flowers are at their peak. The place is pretty throughout the festival, but especially in the middle of the season.

TIP #3: Try to go on a weekday if possible. Weekends are convenient, but if it’s a sunny day you’ll find the millions of flowers being admired by an equal number of people!

TIP #4: Take a picnic and your camera. Also, to get your money’s worth, plan to stay a while. Dogs on leash are also welcome.

TIP #5: Check the Field Report to see the status of the flowers before going. This will give you an idea of the state of the season and how much of the fields are actually in bloom on the day of your visit.

TIP #5: If traveling from far, combine your trip to Lakeland Flowers with visits to other places in the Fraser Valley along the way. The Greater Vancouver Zoo, for example, is a great place if you like animals and/or are with children. There is also the Fort Langley historic site, plus a number of Wineries and Wine Tours in Langley. On Saturdays starting in May, there is the Abbotsford Farm & Country Market.

Dog at Abbotsford Tulip Festival