Experience the 2025 Albany Tulip Festival
Saturday, May 10 - Sunday, May 11
Albany Tulip Festival is one of the most popular annual events in Albany, NY that typically draws tens of thousands of people to Washington Park each year. The 2025 Albany Tulip Festival will take place over Mother's Day weekend on May 10-11 and feature all your favorite traditions, events, and activities.
What to Expect at Albany Tulip Festival
This signature spring event is free to attend and a wonderful way to celebrate the City's rich Dutch heritage and the vibrant colors of the season.
Here are some of the highlights of Tulip Festival:
- Over 140,000 Tulips in Bloom
- Musical Performances
- Street Scrubbing on State Street
- Tulip Queen Coronation
- Vendors
- Children's Activities
- (After the Festival) Tulip Bulb & Dig Sale
- ...and more!
2025 Schedule of Events
Albany Tulip Festival will take place over Mother's Day weekend. Some special events will be held both before and after the fun-filled event.
The full 2025 schedule has not been announced yet. We will update this page with details as the event nears!
Ground Rules Are in Effect
- No alcohol outside of designated beer garden area
- No glass containers
- No animals or pets (excluding ADA-defined service animals)
- No recording of performances
- All City of Albany parks are now tobacco-free
Albany Tulip Festival is conveniently scheduled on Mother's Day weekend, so take Mom out to Washington Park in Albany for great music, vendors, tulips, and fun! The festival will run from 11am-6pm on both Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11.
Check out the latest Tulip Fest info from the City of Albany >>
See the Albany Mother's Day Guide for inspiration >>
