🌷 Bloomia Tulip Festival: A Taste of Holland Just 2 Hours from Williamsburg

By John Womeldorf – Mr. Williamsburg

Did you ever wonder where those tulips come from when you’re walking through Whole Foods or your local grocery store?

There’s a good chance they came from Bloomia.

And now—one of the largest tulip growers in the world is opening up their fields right here in Virginia for a pretty incredible experience.

🌷 A Little Bit of Holland… Closer Than You Think

Bloomia grows over 75 million tulip stems every year, with deep roots in the Netherlands and large-scale greenhouse operations here in the U.S.

And for a limited time each spring, they invite the public out to experience it firsthand at their Tulip Festival in King George County, just outside Fredericksburg.

👉 1 million tulips planted across 7 acres

👉 A true pick-your-own tulip experience

👉 A chance to walk through rows of color that most people only see in Europe

📍 How Far Is It from Williamsburg?

This is what makes it especially appealing for us locally:

👉 ~111 miles from Williamsburg

👉 About 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours by car

It’s the kind of trip you can easily do in a day—and feel like you went somewhere completely different.

🌷 Festival Dates (2026)

April 11–12 April 18–19

(Timing can shift slightly based on bloom conditions)

🌷 What You Can Expect

This isn’t just walking through a field—it’s a full experience:

🌷 U-Pick Tulips (and take them home) 🍺 Local beer & drinks 🚚 Food trucks 🎶 Live music 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly atmosphere

🎟 Ticket Info

Tickets are limited and expected to sell out.

Individual Pass (~$35)

Timed entry Parking + shuttle 10 tulips included

Family / Group Pass (~$125)

Entry for 4 Parking + shuttle 40 tulips included Kids 3 and under free

🚗 Logistics (Worth Knowing)

Parking is offsite (~1 mile away) with shuttle service Rain or shine event Portable restrooms available No pets (service animals only) No refunds once purchased

🌷 A Personal Note

Here’s something a lot of people don’t know about me…

Before real estate, I was actually in the flower business.

I’ve been to the Netherlands multiple times and seen those tulip fields in person—rows of color stretching as far as you can see. It’s one of those experiences that sticks with you.

And while nothing fully replaces Holland in the spring…

This is about as close as you’re going to get without getting on a plane.

🌷 Why I Share Things Like This

If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I don’t just write about houses.

I write about what it’s like to live here.

Because when people move to Williamsburg—or anywhere in this region—it’s about more than the home. It’s about the lifestyle… the day trips… the experiences.

And this is exactly the kind of thing that makes living here fun.

🌷 Want to Learn More?

👉 Festival Tickets:

https://bloomiaflowers.ticketspice.com/tulip-festival?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

👉 About Bloomia:

🌷 Final Thought

If you’re looking for something different this spring—something colorful, outdoors, and just plain enjoyable—this is worth putting on your calendar.

Bring a camera.

Bring the family.

And go pick your own bouquet.

About Me – Mr. Williamsburg

I’ve been helping clients buy and sell homes across Williamsburg, Richmond, and the entire Hampton Roads region for over 20 years. But more than that, I see myself as a local ambassador—helping people discover not just homes, but the lifestyle that comes with them.

If you’re thinking about making a move—or just want to learn more about the area—I’m always happy to help.

📞 757-254-8136

📧 John@MrWilliamsburg.com

🌐 https://mrwilliamsburg.com