For a floral escape that rivals spring in Amsterdam, explore the Long Island Tulip Festival at Waterdrinker.
If you find that you need to refill your vase after Tulip Day in Union Square, this celebration in the midst of Long Island wine country is a must. Not only will you leave with a bouquet (or six), but you’ll be able to enjoy a spring outing fit for the whole family: photos in tulip fields, a Dutch-inspired landscape, live music, jumbo jump pads, mini golf, barnyard animals, and so much more.
All about the Long Island Tulip Festival at Waterdrinker
This year, Waterdrinker’s original farm in Manorville, New York, and its second location in Riverhead, New York, will host respective tulip fests on April 12th (weather permitting) with a total of 2.5 million tulips between both locations, according to the farm’s website. Varieties include: Fancy Frills, Olympic Flame, Texas Flame, and Orange Emperor, to name only a few.
As far as stats go, Sixt car rentals dug into some data to uncover the event’s popularity. Based on search demands and nearly 40,000 TikTok views, the Long Island Tulip Festival at Waterdrinker ranks as the 10th best event of its kind in the country.
We don’t know about you, but we’re already gathering our empty vases for the occasion. To learn more, visit the Waterdrinker website.
🗓️ Saturday, April 12th
📍 Waterdrinker at Manorville: 663 Wading River Road or Waterdrinker at Riverhead: 4560 Sound Ave
💵 Manorville weekend tickets sold at the door; Riverhead seven-day flex ticket $20
🎟️ Learn more about ticketing info online