Awards & Recognitions

Tulip Time has received numerous prestigious accolades over the years, celebrating its excellence in cultural heritage, tourism, and event planning.

International & National Honors

• Top 20 Events in the World – International Festival and Events Association
• Top 100 Event in North America – American Bus Association (23-time honoree)
• Award of Excellence – Premier Tourism Magazine
• America’s Best Small Town Festival – Reader’s Digest
• World Destination Worth Traveling For – 2019

Tulip-Specific Awards

• World Top 5 Tulip Festivals Worth Traveling For – World Tulip Summit Society (2015)
• USA Today Best Flower Festival – 2016
• Tulip Festival of the Year – World Tulip Summit Society (2017)
• Flower Festival of the Year – International Garden Tourism Network (2023)
• World Tulip Lifetime Achievement Award – World Tulip Summit (2024)

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 Media Recognition

• USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards – #5 Best Flower Festival in America (2025)
• Fodor’s Travel – Featured in “America’s Best Spring Flower Festivals”

These accolades affirm Tulip Time’s status as a premier destination for springtime celebration, where Dutch heritage, artistic expression, and natural beauty come together in unforgettable ways.