Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival Returns to Ashton Gardens

Utah's largest spring flower festival and one of the most visited in the nation opens April 8 through May 16.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival is returning to Ashton Gardens in Lehi, Utah from April 8 through May 16, 2026. The festival will showcase more than 1 million spring blooms across 50 acres of meticulously designed gardens, including around 400,000 tulips in 175 varieties displayed alongside daffodils, hyacinths, poppies, and other companion flowers.

Why it matters

The Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival has become a leading spring travel destination in Utah, drawing visitors from across the United States and around the world for over a decade. The festival is recognized as Utah's premier spring event and a ten-year Best of State award winner.

The details

This year's festival will feature new sculptural topiaries integrated throughout the grounds, as well as custom artistic installations and newly designed photo opportunities. In addition to the floral displays, visitors can explore the Gardens' iconic features, including the largest man-made waterfall in the United States and the dramatic Italian Gardens with a unique tiered bathtub cascading waterfall, whimsical secret gardens, charming pathways, and photogenic landscapes.

  • The Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival runs from April 8 through May 16, 2026.

The players

Thanksgiving Point

A community-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to building curiosity, creativity, and STEM confidence in children through immersive experiences, outreach initiatives, and more than 170 daily STEM discovery programs.

Melinda Pike

Chief Marketing Officer at Thanksgiving Point.

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What they’re saying

“One of the most meaningful things about Tulip Festival is meeting guests who have made this a family tradition for generations. We hear from so many guests that they have meaningful memories here with their great-grandparents and now with their own children. It is incredibly heartwarming to be part of that experience. The gardens have a unique way of sparking joy, wonder, and connection. It is something guests remember long after their visit.”

— Melinda Pike, Chief Marketing Officer (Thanksgiving Point)

The takeaway

The Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival has become a beloved spring tradition in Utah, offering a unique and immersive floral experience that draws visitors from around the world. The festival's commitment to creating a sense of joy, wonder, and connection through its meticulously designed gardens and thoughtful programming has made it a highlight of the year for many families.