Friday, May 7 - Sunday, May 9 :: The 62nd Annual Tulip Festival
ALBANY NY — This year’s Albany Tulip Festival runs Mother's Day weekend from Friday, May 7 - Sunday, May 9, 2010 and boasts over 140 different kinds of tulips, fine arts exhibits, live music & entertainment and much more celebrating Albany's Dutch heritage! Admission to the Albany Tulip Festival is FREE.*
2010 Tulip Fest Highlights:
Over 200,000 tulips in bloom
Musical performances by nationally acclaimed artists (this year featuring OK Go!) See all entertainment
Street scrubbing on State Street
Tulip Tours
Tulip Queen Coronation
Tulip Queen and Court Luncheon
Royal Tulip Ball
Wellness garden featuring local, regional and national resources for your personal wellness
Children’s activities in "The Kids Zone"
..and More!
Friday, May 7
Carillon Concert - Academy Park, Albany - 11:30 am
The majestic sound of the bells, played by professional carillonneur Dr. Charles Semowich kicks off Tulip Fest!
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 Sweet Adelines Choir and the 2010 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 2009 Tulip Queen, Juliana Hernandez and her Court. The Tulip Festival Luncheon is a benefit for Cap Culture. Reservations required - call 518-388-9240, ext. 102.
Cost: $45-$55
Saturday, May 8
Saturday kicks off with a Fine Art show, artisans selling their home-made crafts, food vendors, live music, and of course tulips!
Throughout the weekend visitors can also enjoy tulip tours, trolley trips, pony rides and more fun. Children will love The Kids Zone which will feature magicians, live music, a rock climbing wall, and a chess tent. In addition, there will be a Wellness Garden open all weekend featuring local, regional, and national resources for personal wellness such as yoga, organics, financial well being, and recycling.
Other annual events for Saturday include:
Pre-Coronation - Amphitheatre Stage, Washington Park - 10:45 am
10:45 am – 11: 35 am – Ten27: An Albany Jazz Trio
11:35 am – Noon – The Mendelssohn Club - performs a full, international range of male chorus literature.
Tulip Queen Procession - Formal tulip beds in Washington Park near Moses Statue - 11:45 am
The 2009 Tulip Queen Juliana Hernandez, 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, Washington Park - 12:00 noon
Mayor Jennings crowns the 62nd Albany Tulip Queen. Special Guest MCs Mark Baker and John DiPasquale from the morning news. For more information on the 2010 Albany Tulip Queens visit www.albanytulipqueen.com
The Royal Tulip Ball - Wolferts Roost Country Club - 6:30 pm Sponsored by: 3M 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 463-1211.
Music & Entertainment on WEQX Saturday
Washington Park Parade Grounds
1:00 - 1:45: Trevor Hall - He brings an unconventional mix of acoustic rock & reggae to the stage, with songs that are infused in spirituality. Trevor Hall will perform on the Main Stage at 1:00pm.
2:15 - 3:15: The Constellations - Lead singer, Elijah Jones, along with a 5-piece musical group come from Atlanta to perform hits from their new album, Southern Gothic beginning at 2:15pm on the Main Stage.
3:45 - 5:00: OK Go - Most people know OK Go from their music videos which involve jumping around on treadmills. Theyrock the stage with youthful, rock n' roll melodies and will be headlining at this year's Tulip Fest. Rock out starting at 3:45pm on the Main Stage.
Annual Mother of the Year Award in honor of Mother's Day: Nominate your mom to win the title and find out more information about the event here!
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.
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!
Friday, May 7
Saturday, May 8
