Friday, May 8 - Sunday, May 10 :: Mother's Day Weekend
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The Albany Tulip Festival celebrates its 61st year as over 200,000 tulips spring to life in Washington Park for this highly anticipated event. |
ALBANY NY — This year’s Albany Tulip Festival runs from Friday, May 8 - Sunday, May 10, 2009, 11am - 6pm and boasts over 140 different kinds of tulips, fine arts exhibits, live music & entertainment and much more! Admission to the Albany Tulip Festival is FREE.*
2009 Tulip Festival highlights include:
- Over 200,000 tulips in bloom
- Nationally acclaimed musical performances, including Third Eye Blind
- Tulip Queen and Court Luncheon
- Royal Tulip Ball
- Wellness garden
- Children’s activities
- ..and More!
Monday, May 4
Tulip Tour in Washington Park - 11:00 am
Take a tiptoe through the tulips in Washington Park! The Monday before the Tulip Festival begins, you can get a sneak preview on a guided walking tour through Washington Park, starting at the Moses Statue. Learn about the planting of over 200,000 tulips in preparation for Albany’s Tulip Festival. Reservations requested - call (518) 434-0405. Cost: $5
Friday, May 8
Carillon Concert - Academy Park - 11:30 am - 12:00 noon
Enjoy the majestic sound of the bells, played by professional carilloneur Dr. Charles Semowich, as the Tulip Festival kicks off in Academy Park on Friday.
Street Scrubbing - State and Lodge Streets - 12:00 noon
The Tulip Festival is a time for the City of Albany to celebrate its Dutch heritage as the oldest Dutch settlement in America. Girls in authentic Dutch costumes kick off the festival each year with the traditional scrubbing of State Street. Hosted by Joe Condon of B95.5 FM, this year's Street Scrubbing will feature a Mayoral Proclamation, the Albany Police Pipe and Drum band, The Sweet Adelines Choir and the 2009 Tulip Queen Finalists.
Tulip Festival Luncheon - Crowne Plaza Hotel, Grand Ballroom, Albany - 12:30 pm
Join the City of Albany in saying farewell to the 2008 Tulip Queen, Sarah Volk and her Court. The Tulip Festival Luncheon will feature a fashion show by Your Retro Fashions and special guest MC Lydia Kulbida will host this event, which benefits Vanguard Albany-Symphony. Reservations required - call 465-4755.
Cost: $35
Veterans Appreciation Night - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Army Materiel Command Band proudly serves the soldiers & civilians of the US Army Materiel Command stationed at more than 140 locations worldwide. The band contains seven music support teams and travels extensively performing worldwide.
Saturday, May 9
Pre Coronation - Amphitheatre Stage - 10:30 am - Noon
10:45 am – 11: 30 am – Eribeth Chamber Players
11:30 am – 11:45 am – Fashion Show by Albany High School Fashion Club
11:45 am – 12:00 noon – The Mendelssohn Club
Tulip Queen Procession - Formal tulip beds in Washington Park near Moses Statue - 11:45 am
The 2008 Tulip Queen Sarah Volk, Mayor Jerry Jennings, and the Albany Police Pipes and Drums will lead the five Tulip Queen finalists to the Amphitheatre stage.
Tulip Queen Coronation - Amphitheatre Stage - 12:00 noon
Mayor Jennings will crown the 61st Albany Tulip Queen with special guest MC’s Mark Baker and Diane Lee of FOX23 News DayBreak.
The Royal Tulip Ball - Wolferts Roost Country Club - 6:30 pm
Sponsored by: M3 Scotchlite, NBT Bank
Join in a delightful evening of dining and dancing to honor the new Tulip Queen and Court. Enjoy an elegant dual entrée and music by the New York Players. This year's Royal Tulip Ball benefits Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany. Tickets required - call 426-2667.
Saturday & Sunday
Music & Entertainment
Various Stages
Get the music schedule for Albany's Tulip Festival 2009
KidZone
Sponsored by Price Chopper & McDonalds- Media Sponsor: WXXA Fox 23 News & WGNA 107.7
This year's tent will feature a rock climbing wall, pony rides, face painters, and a chance to make a mothers day card for mom!
11th Annual Mother of the Year Award- Sunday, 3:45 pm
Presented by: Bellevue Woman’s Care Center, Media Sponsors: B95.5 & Times Union
Mother of the Year will be crowned on the Main Stage – don’t miss it!
MVP Health Care Wellness Garden
Sponsored by: MVP Health Care - Media Sponsor: The Capital Region’s CW
Enjoy an "experiential" array of practitioners & vendors offering information and products for your personal path to wellness. Interactive demonstrations will be available on the wellness stage all day. Recycling information will also be available, educating all ages about how and what to recycle with a fun and interactive demonstration.
Chess Tent - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Eastern New York Chess Association and Make the Right Move encourage visitors to watch or play a game of chess!
Bike Racks
Go green to the festival & ride your bike. Park it conveniently at the Wellness Garden entrance to the festival, near Willett & Madison streets.
CDTA shuttle - 12:00 noon - 6:30 pm
Hop on the CDTA Tulip Festival Shuttle at the Eagle St. garage or Elk Street lot. Drop off is near Henry Johnson & State St at Washington Park.
MORE...
Music Schedule – See the 2009 Music & Entertainment Lineup For Albany's Tulip Fest
Information Booth – Located next to the Washington Park Lakehouse
Public Information Vendors – You’ll find many local non-profits with club information near the playground in Washington Park
Volunteer! – Volunteers are needed to make the Tulip Festival the great success that it is each year.
The Albany Tulip Festival is conveniently scheduled on Mother’s Day weekend, so take Mom out to Washington Park in Albany for great music, vendors, tulips and fun!
* Fees apply for some events.
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