Wilson’s Tulip Festival 2026

Most places will let you look. We’ll let you pick. 

Wilson’s Orchard & Farm has been the original Tulip Festival in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids Corridor, and from the very beginning, we’ve done it a little differently. Come stroll the fields, take photos among the blooms, cut your own stems, and take a little piece of spring home with you. That’s always been the point.

TULIP FESTIVAL WEEKENDS ARE APRIL 25/26 AND MAY 2/3, when we expect the fields to be at peak bloom. These weekends are our biggest days of the season and we recommend purchasing admission online in advance — buying ahead is cheaper than at the door. Walk-ins are always welcome, with admission available in store.

 Grab your tickets here: https://www.wilsonsorchard.com/shop…

Here’s what to expect when you arrive:
 Thousands of tulips stretching toward the sky
 Photo opportunities among the blooms
 Farm Market favorites including pizza, bagels, sweet treats, and refreshments
 Free live music on Sunday, April 26th

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 Sunday, April 26th is an especially big day on the farm. In addition to you-pick tulips, we have two ticketed workshops happening throughout the day — spots are limited and once they’re gone, they’re gone. Find links to grab your tickets below:

 Crochet Workshop: https://www.wilsonsorchard.com/shop…
 Flower Arranging Workshop: https://www.wilsonsorchard.com/shop…

Plus, our monthly Sunday Funday live music event will be held Sunday, April 26 from 4–6pm. It is free and open to everyone. 

This month’s Sunday Funday features the Tanya English Band. Iowa City’s own Tanya English has been fronting her blues band for nearly fifteen years, bringing classic and contemporary blues from a woman’s point of view. She’s backed by some of the best musicians in eastern Iowa, including veterans of the legendary Shade of Blue. If you’ve never caught them live, this is a good afternoon to start.

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 FARM ADMISSION
Wed – Fri: $5 (in-person)
Sat – Sun: $5 (in-person & online)

 FARMYARD ADMISSION
Wed – Fri: $1 (in-person)
Sat – Sun: $2 (online) | $3 (in-person)
*Admission fees are for all guests ages 2+
**Guests 65+ receive 20% off their admission

 YOU-PICK HOURS
Mon – Tue (Closed)
Wed – Sun | 10am – 6pm

 YOU-PICK JAR OF TULIPS (12 Stems) | $18

 Questions? Call 319.354.5651 or reach out to us at [email protected]