Dazzle your senses at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival [PHOTO ESSAY]

For the past thirty-eight years, the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival has been one of the top spring attractions in the state of Oregon. From mid-March – May, thousands of visitors flock to the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Woodburn to experience the beauty of acres upon acres (forty to be exact!) of gorgeous blooms. They 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 cut-out boards are scattered throughout the field, along with giant wooden shoes, a windmill and a vintage truck overflowing with blooms, if you want to up the ante with your photo opps. 

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

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. 

This is one festival you don’t want to miss, so mark it on your calendars for next year. It’s the next best thing to being in Holland!

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