On your next visit to La Conner, be sure to stop by the Visitor Information Center at 606 Morris Street and pick up a Coupon Book. With over 65 coupons for everything from Lodging, Dining, Services, Museums, and Shops – the Coupon Book is worth $100’s of dollars and cost only $1.00!! Coupons are good through the end of 2009 so you can use it again and again. Perfect for your Skagit Valley Tulip Festival visit!Please vote for La Conner as “Best Tiny Town” for the Best of Western Washington’s Evening Magazine contest. Go to Best of King 5 and vote for all of the La Conner businesses you love!
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival runs from April 1-30. Check out the La Conner Tulip Festival Calendar of Events! View the Bloom Map for daily update of what the daffodil, tulip, and iris fields are doing.
28th Annual Tulip Pedal - April 4, 2009, 7:00 am - La Conner Middle School Parking Lot
Fees: Registration $25; Kids 14 under are free. Contact: Skagit County Medic One, 360-428—3236. Brought to you by Skagit County Safe Kids and Group Health. Choose from 20, 40, or 60-mile routes, or ride all three! Another great Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Event in La Conner!
Fees: Registration $25; Kids 14 under are free. Contact: Skagit County Medic One, 360-428—3236. Brought to you by Skagit County Safe Kids and Group Health. Choose from 20, 40, or 60-mile routes, or ride all three! Another great Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Event in La Conner!
La Conner Institute of Performing Arts invites you to the "Emerging Artist" performace at Maple Hall on Saturday, April 4th 3:00 pm. A portion of the proceeds is donated to the Institute's Young Artist Scholarship Fund. Tickets can be purchased at The Next Chapter Bookstore (360) 466-2665 or at the door.
24th Annual Kiwanis ‘Not So Impromptu Tulip Parade’ sponsored by US Bank on Saturday, April 11th in La Conner. Everyone welcome! Join us for this wacky parade – farm animals, clowns, bands, mascots and your favorite pets. Any size entry welcome. Spectators: bring your lawn chairs. Day of parade entries welcome. Visit http://www.laconnerchamber.com/ for a parade entry. Don't miss this Tulip Festival Event in La Conner!
24th Annual Kiwanis ‘Not So Impromptu Tulip Parade’ sponsored by US Bank on Saturday, April 11th in La Conner. Everyone welcome! Join us for this wacky parade – farm animals, clowns, bands, mascots and your favorite pets. Any size entry welcome. Spectators: bring your lawn chairs. Day of parade entries welcome. Visit http://www.laconnerchamber.com/ for a parade entry. Don't miss this Tulip Festival Event in La Conner!
Tulip Festival Live Music in La Conner! Frolic along with us on First Street in La Conner Saturday, April 11th. Toes will tap to the music of the 17-piece Skagit Swings band directed by Jerry Schreuder. Music performed at Gilkey Square noon-2pm and 3-4pm. Kids will enjoy the activities at the Boys and Girls Kids Zone at Dirty Biter Park from noon-3pm.
Tulip Festival Lodging Specials
Estep Residences - Stay in one of our four daily rentals for three consecutive nights (any day of the week) and get the third night half-off. Call 360-466-2116 for more information.
Katy’s Inn is offering their own “Economic Recovery Getaway Plan” receive a $50.00 discount off any two night stay. Just mention the word “Recovery” when you make a reservation online or call 866-528-9746.
La Conner Country Inn and Nell Thorn invite you to join them for "It's A Mystery" on Thursday, April 23rd. The Pacific Northwest's premier Murder Mystery Company returns for a very different evening of fine food, interactive theatre, murder, and mayhem. Dinner catered by La Conner's own award winning Nell Thorn! Tickets are $60.00 per person for a sit down dinner and show. Show begins at 7:00 PM sharp. Call (360) 466-3101 to reserve your seat today. Spend the night and see the tulip Festival! Discounted hotel rates on the night of the show are: Country Inn $119.00 (regularly $159.00) or Channel Lodge $149.00 (regularly $199.00).
Queen of the Valley Inn bed and breakfast is offering "Tulip-Peepers" special of 10% off 2 nights or more stay in April. Call 888-999-1404.
Skagit Bay Hideaway - Coming in April our new “TREE HOUSE” an exciting addition to the Hideaway!! An elevated covered deck set in the trees, housing a two person hot tub and fireplace. Relax in the soothing water, with a fire flickering next to you, as you look out over the bay. Open for nightly guests, 360- 466-2262
Tulip Festival Restaurants Specials
La Conner Brewing Company is the official sponsor of the Tulip Beer again this year! Located at 117 S. First Street, stop by this award-winning brewery for lunch or dinner. 360-466-1415.
La Conner Seafood & Prime Rib House – Easter Buffet Sunday April 12th,
9:00 – 2:00 pm Brunch, 4:00 – 8:00 pm Dinner (Buffet and Menu) - $20.95 PP
Seniors $16.95 pp, Children 6-12- $11.95. Located at 614 S. First Street, RSVP by calling 360-466-4014
Seed’s Bistro & Bar is offering live music on Thursday nights from 6:00-9:00 pm. Located at 623 Morris Street at the entrance to La Conner in the Tillinghast building. Call (360) 466-3280 for reservations.
Tulip Festival Services & Specials
Blue Water Massage - Celebrate the season by paying with flowers! During the month of April, bring tulips or daffodils to your massage appointment and receive $1 off for each flower. Bring in 12 tulips and receive $12 off your massage ($15 limit). But wait - it gets better! Each week Blue Water Massage will 'pay it forward' by donating the flowers to local nursing homes and hospitals. Call today to schedule your appointment and let's spread a little joy! 360-333-8811
Queen of the Valley Inn bed and breakfast is offering "Tulip-Peepers" special of 10% off 2 nights or more stay in April. Call 888-999-1404.
Skagit Bay Hideaway - Coming in April our new “TREE HOUSE” an exciting addition to the Hideaway!! An elevated covered deck set in the trees, housing a two person hot tub and fireplace. Relax in the soothing water, with a fire flickering next to you, as you look out over the bay. Open for nightly guests, 360- 466-2262
Tulip Festival Restaurants Specials
La Conner Brewing Company is the official sponsor of the Tulip Beer again this year! Located at 117 S. First Street, stop by this award-winning brewery for lunch or dinner. 360-466-1415.
La Conner Seafood & Prime Rib House – Easter Buffet Sunday April 12th,
9:00 – 2:00 pm Brunch, 4:00 – 8:00 pm Dinner (Buffet and Menu) - $20.95 PP
Seniors $16.95 pp, Children 6-12- $11.95. Located at 614 S. First Street, RSVP by calling 360-466-4014
Seed’s Bistro & Bar is offering live music on Thursday nights from 6:00-9:00 pm. Located at 623 Morris Street at the entrance to La Conner in the Tillinghast building. Call (360) 466-3280 for reservations.
Tulip Festival Services & Specials
Blue Water Massage - Celebrate the season by paying with flowers! During the month of April, bring tulips or daffodils to your massage appointment and receive $1 off for each flower. Bring in 12 tulips and receive $12 off your massage ($15 limit). But wait - it gets better! Each week Blue Water Massage will 'pay it forward' by donating the flowers to local nursing homes and hospitals. Call today to schedule your appointment and let's spread a little joy! 360-333-8811
Kenmore Air - will be flying guests up from Seattle to La Conner, round-trip. They will also take passengers up for 20-minute flights over the daffodil and tulip fields. Please contact them directly for reservations at 866-435-9524.
La Conner Memories - We process 35mm film and digital, carry film, digital camera cards and batteries. We have the largest selection of La Conner souvenirs in town, including La Conner post cards! Everything is unique and is made right here. We also refill most ink cartridges. Located at 306 Morris Street, 360-466-9940
Native Springs is offering TULIP PEDAL Open House, Saturday, April 4, noon to 4pm. FREE Foot Soaks. If you participated in the tulip pedal or not, join us for tea and free foot soaks. Savings galore on our skincare and facial gift certificates.
Native Springs is offering TULIP PEDAL Open House, Saturday, April 4, noon to 4pm. FREE Foot Soaks. If you participated in the tulip pedal or not, join us for tea and free foot soaks. Savings galore on our skincare and facial gift certificates.
Also: Join Native Springs for “Tulips & Tea”, Saturday April 11, 3-5pm. After the tulip parade wander down to our OPEN HOUSE featuring our bi-annual 50% OFF SALE, offering clay facial gift certificates at $45. No limit and one year to use them. $10 of each purchase will be donated to our local Soroptimist Club in La Conner. That's $45 instead of $90 for 1.5 hours of facial bliss-- Parade starts at 2, OPEN HOUSE at 3--La Conner Wellness Center location, 125 Washington Street in La Conner! Call 360-708-8313 for details.
Victoria Clipper will be bringing people up to La Conner and tour the daffodil and tulip fields April 17-19 and 24-26 by motor coach and ship. Make your reservations online or call 800-888-2535
Tulip Festival Merchant Specials
Childhood Bliss Attic Sale every weekend in April! 50% off Childhood Bliss Fall/Winter Clothing. Included in this sale: vintage nick-nacks and holiday décor items. Shop Online Too! 521 Morris Street, (360) 466-2229
Christianson’s Nursery - Art at the Schoolhouse, April 3 – 26, Daily 10 - 5
Sponsored by the Stanwood/Camano Arts Guild, this exhibit will feature acrylics, oils, watercolors, glass art, mixed media, turned wood and photography. Over 16 artists will be showcased in the 1888 Meadow Schoolhouse that is the centerpiece of our Nursery’s Display Garden. 12858 Best Rd, 360-466-3821.
Fabulous Rhododendrons, April 4 - 11:00 am, Cost: $5 reservations required
Rhododendron Walk, Saturday, April 4 -1:00 pm, Complimentary reservations required
Once again Tea is offered at The Granary situated on the edge of the gardens at La Conner Flats following the tour. Contact Margie Hart at (360) 466-3190 for reservations. Cost: $12 per person.
Natural Dyes for Easter Eggs, Saturday, April 11, 10:00 am
Design Your Own Mixed Hanging Basket, Friday, April 18, 6:00 – 7:45 pm, Soil and fertilizer complimentary, reservations required (360) 466-3821
Time for Summer Vegetables, Friday, April 25 -6:00 – 7:30 pm, Cost $5,reservations required
Earthenworks Gallery – is hosting a Sticks Furniture Event on April 24th & 25th. This is an exclusive presentation of one of the largest collections of Sticks furniture. Representatives from Sticks will be present from 10 am – 5 pm. Stop in or call (360) 466-4422 to schedule an appointment to design and personalize a piece of furniture or accessory for your home. Located at 713 S. First Street, La Conner.
Hellam’s Vineyard has moved into a new location, still in the Lime Dock building, at 109 N. First Street. Wine tasting events for April include: Whitestone – Saturday, April 4th, 1 – 6 pm, Adamant Cellars – Saturday, April 11th, 1 – 6 pm, Stephenson Cellars – Saturday, April 18th, 1 – 6 pm and Vashon Island Winery & Book Signing– Saturday, April 25th, 1 – 6 p.m. Special 20% case discounts available on day of each tasting, mixed ok.
La Conner Ice Cream Tower will be open every afternoon (weather and foot traffic permitting) in April. For each strawberry ice cream cone that we sell during the month of April-$1.00 will be donated to the Relay for Life (American Cancer Society). We will once again be offering Lopez Island Creamery and Cascade Ice Cream as well as Hot Fudge Sundaes and Espresso.
Mary Davis Lighting will have a limited edition quantity of Tulip Lamps to sell at the shop beginning April 1st. The model was taken from an early 1900's piece and is custom made. The materials used are brass, slag glass and wood. The retail will be $365.00. Located at 402 Morris Street, (360) 466-3495.
Pleasant Ridge Arts & Crafts – April 3–19 at the Rexville Grange Gallery for their annual Arts and Crafts show. Located at 19299 Rexville Grange Rd. (behind Rexville Grocery). Featuring live artist demonstrations daily. Show is open daily 11-6p.m.
Something Blue Bridal Boutique - during the 3 day weekend of April 18, 19, & 20 ONLY, we will be offering 25% off retail of all new bridal gown orders placed. This is called the “Romance and Tulips” Sale. We will be open extended hours during this sale to accommodate as many brides as possible. This sale only happens one time per year and only lasts for the 3 days. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers. Additional Specials going on for the entire month of April:
15% off Badgely Mischka Bridesmaids gowns.
10% to 30% off Dessy and After Six Bridesmaids gowns.
10% off Modern Trousseau Mother of the Occasion gowns.
623 Morris St., Suite E-3, La Conner, 360-466-0415
The Artist’s Remarque invite you to Celebrate Tulips and Meet the Artists in April: Kristy Gjesme - San Juan Island Watercolor Artist, Saturday, April 11 - 11:00 - 6:00Kathy Johnson - Seattle Watercolor Artist, Saturday, April 18 - 11:00 - 6:00Randy Van Beek - Whatcom County Oil Painter, Saturday, April 25 - 11:00 - 6:00Enjoy time to visit and shop with hors d'oeuvres, friendly conversation and La Conner charm!
128 S. First Street, 360-466-2046.
15% off Badgely Mischka Bridesmaids gowns.
10% to 30% off Dessy and After Six Bridesmaids gowns.
10% off Modern Trousseau Mother of the Occasion gowns.
623 Morris St., Suite E-3, La Conner, 360-466-0415
The Artist’s Remarque invite you to Celebrate Tulips and Meet the Artists in April: Kristy Gjesme - San Juan Island Watercolor Artist, Saturday, April 11 - 11:00 - 6:00Kathy Johnson - Seattle Watercolor Artist, Saturday, April 18 - 11:00 - 6:00Randy Van Beek - Whatcom County Oil Painter, Saturday, April 25 - 11:00 - 6:00Enjoy time to visit and shop with hors d'oeuvres, friendly conversation and La Conner charm!
128 S. First Street, 360-466-2046.
Visit La Conner Museums during the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum – Presents two new exhibits opening April 01-June 28, 2009. "Vision in Fibers" Curator: Shiela Groman and “Birdscapes" Curator: Karin Franzen.
Reception to meet the artists is on Saturday, April 4, 2009 from 11am-2pm. Located at 703 S. Second Street, 360-466-4288. Open every day during April! Admission $5
The Museum of Northwest Art invites you to Family Day; “Make Art with Found Fabric” Jane Richlovsky, artist. Saturday, April 18: Session I: 11am-1pm or Session II: 2-4 pm. Cut, tear, and glue fabrics together to make recycled collages. Create pictures or abstract designs with scraps of colorful and patterned fabric. Located at 121 S. 1st Street, (360) 466-4446,
The Museum of Northwest Art Store presents: Mary Melinda Wellsandt, Seattle Glass Artist, Saturday, April 25th, noon – 4 pm. Come and meet Mary Melinda and view her glass pieces using a new technique called Photo-etching to which she then applies paint or enamel to add more detail. An expanded selection of her popular glass pieces will be available for purchase.
The Skagit County Historical Museum invites you to Dance to the music of Hugo’s Accordion Band at the “Tulip Two-Step” dance to benefit the Museum on Sunday, April 19, from 2 to 5 pm at the Fredonia Grange north of La Conner. On the program are American standards, country western, Scandinavian waltzes, polkas, schottisches and other danceable favorites under the direction of Leif Holmes. Admission: $10 individual, $15 per couple, $5 ages 6-12. Directions to Fredonia Grange: Highway 20 to Farm-to-Market Road, turn right on MacFarland Road. For more information, call the museum at 360.466.3365.
Also:
Skagit County Historical Museum is proud to announce the Launch of their online “LOST CITIES” Map showing location & info about over 100 of Skagit County’s Lost Cities!” Located at 501 S. Fourth St, (360) 466-3365, www.skagitcounty.net/museum
Featured Business for April
Founded in 1985 by Catherine Wyman and Grace Park, Wyman Park was established with the idea that beautiful objects, at a fair price, should be available for everyone. Our store is a visual delight – and has become a source for exquisite jewelry, exceptional gifts, outstanding home décor, and decorative art for the home for over 20 years. Our distinctive taste and eye for quality bring you hand selected personal, home and lifestyle choices. In order to better serve our customers, we are now offering some of our favorite pieces online for your enjoyment.
Whether you are looking for that special gift for someone you love, want a unique piece of jewelry to complete your look, or are searching for the perfect addition for your entry, you will find it at Wyman Park. When visiting our 3000 square foot storefront in La Conner, WA, or browsing our online collections, we provide you with an outstanding selection of products. We are dedicated to offering a level of service, knowledge and assistance that will exceed expectations whenever possible.
Wyman Park, open daily from 10 am until 5:30 pm, provides shipping anywhere and complimentary gift wrapping. We look forward to your next visit, and appreciate your business and support. Located at 101 S. First Street, La Conner. (360) 466-4148
Whether you are looking for that special gift for someone you love, want a unique piece of jewelry to complete your look, or are searching for the perfect addition for your entry, you will find it at Wyman Park. When visiting our 3000 square foot storefront in La Conner, WA, or browsing our online collections, we provide you with an outstanding selection of products. We are dedicated to offering a level of service, knowledge and assistance that will exceed expectations whenever possible.
Wyman Park, open daily from 10 am until 5:30 pm, provides shipping anywhere and complimentary gift wrapping. We look forward to your next visit, and appreciate your business and support. Located at 101 S. First Street, La Conner. (360) 466-4148
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