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The 77th annual Albany Tulip Festival, presented by KeyBank will be held in the historic Washington Park, the 81-acre "crown jewel" of the City on Saturday May 10th and Sunday May 11, 2025. Tulip Festival is Albany’s signature spring event. Featuring annual traditions rooted in the city’s rich Dutch heritage, nearly one hundred artisans selling their handmade crafts, a fine arts show, delicious food, the KidZone family fun destination, two stages of world-class live entertainment and more than 140,000 tulips in 150 different varieties, the Tulip Festival is a sparkling showcase of local culture and business. For GPS directions to the main park entrance, use 1 New Scotland Ave, Albany NY 12208
PARKING
Free Tulip Festival Parking Locations:
Paid Tulip Festival Parking Locations:
Off-street parking for Tulipfest is available just a short walk from Washington park at the following ParkAlbany parking lots:
Parking Lot 2: Located at 72 Central Ave. (Between Central Ave. & Western Ave.)
Parking at these locations is subject to fees, for more information please visit: www.parkalbany.com/find-parking
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
CDTA will provide complimentary shuttle service to Washington Park at these designated free parking locations. Shuttles will run every 20-25 minutes depending on traffic. All parking lots are free to use the weekend of Tulip Festival. For information on public transit to the park, visit www.cdta.org
VOLUNTEERS
This event is produced with the help of community volunteers and non-profits. Volunteers are still needed. Please contact us to be a part of this great experience. Call (518) 434-2032 or submit an application HERE
Special ground rules in effect:
No alcohol outside of designated beer garden area. No glass containers of any kind, recording of performances, animals or pets (excluding ADA-defined service animals). All City of Albany parks are now tobacco-free and marijuana-free. Security personnel reserve the right to inspect any bag, container or package and confiscate any prohibited or illegal items. Any type of recording of the performance or presentation is prohibited without prior written consent. All attendees should be prepared to present age identification at any time if they intend to consume alcohol. Ground rules are subject to change without notice; exceptions made for medical or childcare reasons may be addressed individually.
TULIP BULB AND DIG SALE
May 17th: Tulip Dig - Begins 9 a.m. at the Moses Fountain
The City will provide tools, but please bring a garden fork (NOT a shovel) if you have one. Bulbs are $10 for a bag of 30 while supplies last. The tulip dig is limited strictly to designated beds, under the direction of park staff and volunteers and ends promptly at 12:00 p.m.
May 18th: Tulip Sale - Begins 9 a.m. at the Lakehouse
The remaining bulbs are first come / first serve and are $10 for a bag of 30.The sale is open while supplies last.
VENDORS
The deadline for vendor applications has passed. You will be notified of acceptance by March 31st!
Learn more about the vast variety of flowers planted for Tulip Fest with City Gardener Jena Commerford. Free tours are limited & reservations are required. Call 518.434.2032 to reserve your place. All tours are weather permitting.
More Info Washington Park Tulip Beds
Learn more about the vast variety of flowers planted for Tulip Fest with City Gardener Jena Commerford. Free tours are limited & reservations are required. Call 518.434.2032 to reserve your place. All tours are weather permitting.
More Info Washington Park Tulip Beds
Learn more about the vast variety of flowers planted for Tulip Fest with City Gardener Jena Commerford. Free tours are limited & reservations are required. Call 518.434.2032 to reserve your place. All tours are weather permitting.
More Info Washington Park Tulip Beds
Learn more about the vast variety of flowers planted for Tulip Fest with City Gardener Jena Commerford. Free tours are limited & reservations are required. Call 518.434.2032 to reserve your place. All tours are weather permitting.
More Info Washington Park Tulip Beds
Learn more about the vast variety of flowers planted for Tulip Fest with City Gardener Jena Commerford. Free tours are limited & reservations are required. Call 518.434.2032 to reserve your place. All tours are weather permitting.
More Info Washington Park Tulip Beds
Learn more about the vast variety of flowers planted for Tulip Fest with City Gardener Jena Commerford. Free tours are limited & reservations are required. Call 518.434.2032 to reserve your place. All tours are weather permitting.
More Info Washington Park Tulip Beds
Learn more about the vast variety of flowers planted for Tulip Fest with City Gardener Jena Commerford. Free tours are limited & reservations are required. Call 518.434.2032 to reserve your place. All tours are weather permitting.
More Info Washington Park Tulip Beds
The traditional Dutch ceremony of scrubbing the streets clean before a big celebration has served as the official kickoff to Tulip Festival weekend for over 70 years. This unique Albany event will include Mayor Kathy Sheehan’s Tulip Festival opening proclamation and a procession from City Hall.
State and Lodge Streets
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Mayor Sheehan & B95.5's Chad O'Hara crown the 2025 Albany Tulip Queen in this traditional highlight of Tulip Festival weekend. The Tulip Queen and her four Court members will work as a team year-round on local literacy programs and community service projects. Media sponsor: B95.5.
Washington Park Lakehouse Stage
Well-versed children's musician renowned for delighting audiences of all ages through sing-a-longs, dancing, play-acting and storytelling.
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Amanda Case is a singer-songwriter from Upstate New York known for her thought-provoking pop and indie-inspired music that tells stories of longing, heartbreak, and self-discovery.
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Laveda have evidently carved out their place in NY’s ever growing indie rock scene since moving to the heart of NYC’s up and coming underground music hub, Ridgewood NY.
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Park Playhouse’s talented performers and students will present songs from their upcoming summer shows (Oklahoma at Albany’s Park Playhouse in Washington Park, and Little Mermaid and Moana at Cohoes Music Hall) as well as other classic Broadway and Disney songs.
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Vacillating between an acoustic quartet — two guitars, banjo and upright bass — and a rocking quintet with drums, The Winter Folk blend an upbeat, rootsy spirit with a melodic longing and vulnerability in their storytelling.
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Melvin the Magnificent, a professional magician played by Joe Goode, has been performing for over 20 years. His shows are action packed, interactive, and sure to bring huge laughs from the entire audience.
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Piano-rock trio Jukebox the Ghost formed in 2006 and has been a steadily growing cult favorite and a globally touring band ever since. They have played over 1,000 shows across the world.
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Mostly known for her powerful performances and thought provoking lyricism, Aila Chiar is an artist who explores versatility between different genres.
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A Capital Region musical treasure, exuberantly promoting her mission of building peaceful communities through original songs for all ages.
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The 6 piece indie folk band often leaps outside of the ‘folk’ constraints with their endless energy and vast musical influences, matched by songwriting loaded with infectious hooks. Their hit “Just A Little While” has over 100 million streams, leading to sold-out tours worldwide.
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The Albany Rock Pit Showcase Band is a group of the highest performing students at the Rock Pit. The students chosen for this band are the up and coming performers in the Capital Region.
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Yogafest, hosted by The Hot Yoga Spot. Starts at 9am in the Washington Park Parade Grounds on the Main Stage
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Mayor Sheehan and B95.5’s Joe Condon recognize the Capital Region’s most outstanding moms. Presented by St. Peter’s Health Partners, Times Union & B95.5.
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Known for their joyful, uplifting music, the dynamic six piece band seamlessly blends pop, funk, jazz, and Rnb, creating a sound that resonates with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
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Buggy Jive is a soul rock singer-songwriter from Delmar, New York. Equal parts Zeppelin and D’Angelo and Prince and Joni in sound and sensibility, his lyrics often mine the literature of the past to make sense of the present – from Ellison to Morrison to Eliot to Didion – delicately balancing the he
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“Let’s Get It On” is a celebration concert featuring the music Of the late great Marvin Gaye and other Motown artists. The act features the Grammy award winning songwriter and artist “Jackie’s Boy”.
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Albany, NY based four-piece playing original music best described as “chill, melodic, funk pop.”
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The best Boy Band tribute show in the country! Having captured the hearts of fans with their #boyband shows that transport audience members back in time to the days of frosted tips and hunky frontmen professing their undying love.
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With lyrical grit, dynamic grooves, and atmospheric, yet driving melodies, Bendt has carved a distinctive sound into the face of modern rock.
Official Website NYSTEC & WEXT 518 STAGE
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