Dazzle your senses at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival

Travels with Deb
March 20, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.
Photo by Debbie Stone
Photo by Debbie Stone
...by DEBBIE STONE

For the past thirty-nine years, the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival has been one of the top spring attractions in the state of Oregon. This year, from March 17th through April 30th, thousands of visitors will flock to the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Woodburn, OR to experience the beauty of acres upon acres (forty to be exact!) of gorgeous blooms. They will spend hours wandering through the fields, taking pictures, while oohing and aahing over the palette of brilliant colors from the over one hundred varieties of tulips on display.

photo
Photo by Debbie Stone
Photo cut-out boards are scattered throughout the field, along with giant wooden shoes, a windmill and a vintage truck overflowing with 

photo
Photo by Debbie Stone
The farm also offers numerous activities, including a children’s play area complete with a hay bale tent and duck races; a tulip market, where you can buy cut flowers, potted bulbs and other assorted merchandise; hot air balloon tethers and morning flights; the famous Tulip Tour Train for those who want a leisurely ride around the fields; wooden shoe making demos; steam tractor demos; craft market; and several food stations serving up everything from wood fire pizza and Mexican specialties to salads, soups and baked delights.

photo
Photo by Debbie Stone
There’s also the Wooden Shoe Vineyards Tasting Room, where adults can enjoy a glass of one of the farm’s estate grown wines, or a glass of local beer or cider.

photo
Photo by Debbie Stone
This is one festival you don’t want to miss. It’s the next best thing to being in Holland!

photo
Photo by Debbie Stone
www.woodenshoe.com

Debbie Stone is an established travel writer and columnist, who crosses the globe in search of unique destinations and experiences to share with her readers and listeners. She’s an avid explorer who welcomes new opportunities to increase awareness and enthusiasm for places, culture, food, history, nature, outdoor adventure, wellness and more. Her travels have taken her to nearly 100 countries spanning all seven continents, and her stories appear in numerous print and digital publications. 
Share this story!

Latest Stories

Tease_Photo
Gramps and Older Americans Month
Gramps and other older adults across the nation proudly wore buttons declaring themselves to be a “Senior Citizen”
READ MORE...
Tease_Photo
How to Find a Good Doctor
I’m looking for an orthopedic doctor for my 77-year-old mother and a new internist for me
READ MORE...
Tease_Photo
50 Years Ago, the World's Fair Helped Reshape Spokane's Downtown
Fifty years ago, Spokane became the smallest city to host a World’s Fair when Expo ’74 opened on May 4, 1974
READ MORE...
Tease_Photo
Who Knew?
Before I could speak, Mom was on the horse. A couple of purposeful nudges with her heels and she galloped away, full speed
READ MORE...
Tease_Photo
WHERE IN WASHINGTON
Enter to win $100
READ MORE...