Des Moines Tulip Festival at WIlson's Orchard & Farm! ??????

Start: Saturday, May 2, 2026 10:00AM
End: Saturday, May 2, 2026 9:00PM

We invite you to enjoy the season and slow down, breathe in that unmistakable April air, and wander beneath open sky surrounded by thousands of blooms reaching for the sun. This season carries a certain kind of joy. Families pause for photos between the rows. Children weave through the color. Couples deepen their bond. Friends gather together to pick their own bouquets. Laughter drifts across the field. We cannot wait to open the gates and celebrate tulip season with you on the farm! ?? ___ WHAT TO EXPECT ?? Thousands of tulips stretching toward the sky ?? Picking your favorite stems to create a unique bouquet ?? Ciderhouse Restaurant with farm-to-table dining ?? Farm Market favorites including sweet treats, refreshments, and tulip-themed gifts & trinkets. Fresh donuts served every Saturday & Sunday ?? Tulip-themed activities happening every week ?? Photo opportunities among the flowers ?? Free live music on Sunday, April 26th ?? A Farmyard with outdoor & indoor playgrounds __ ADMISSION & PRICES ?? Farm Admission (Ages 3+) ? Only required when passing the gate to the you-pick patches. It's free to park, visit our Farm Market, Ciderhouse & picnic areas! Wed-Fri | $5 (online + in-person) Sat-Sun | $5 (online + in-person) In-person Senior Discount (ages 65+) | 20% off ?? Farmyard Admission (Ages 3+) ? Only required to visit our indoor & outdoor playgrounds. Located right next to our admission shack Wed-Fri | $1 (online + in-person) Sat-Sun | online $2 online | $3 in-person In-person Senior Discount (ages 65+) | 20% off Mon- Tues | Closed ?? You-Pick Bouquet | Pricing details coming soon! ? This activity is optional for guests, and includes rented cutting shears & a jar of water to keep & store your blooms! —— DES MOINES FARM & CIDERHOUSE HOURS: Mon - Tue | Closed Wed - Fri | 11am - 9pm (Happy Hour: 2-5pm) Sat - Sun | 10am - 9pm (Brunch: 10am-2pm) Ciderhouse Weekly Specials | Taco Thursday 5-9pm ?? Tip: Our Ciderhouse is a farm-to-table restaurant with a full-service bar. Everything is made from scratch using local ingredients. We change menus every season - you can spot the current dinner menu or make a reservation here!: https://www.wilsonsorchard.com/des-moines/ciderhouse-dsm —— FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ?? Pet Policy: Pets are NOT allowed in the you-pick patches due to USDA guidelines. But they are allowed at the Farmyard, Ciderhouse Patio, and the picnic areas. All pets must be leashed at all times, and can't be inside any of our buildings. ?? Photo Policy: Professional photography is not only allowed, but encouraged! We ask that all guests wanting to enter the tulip field must pay the admission fee ($5), try not to disturb the experience of other guests, and tag Wilson's in their photos when posting! ? Weather Policy: This experience is weather-dependent. We recommend checking the forecast and dressing accordingly! In case of severe weather, we will close the patch early and notify our guests through social media. ?? Why aren’t the exact dates set yet? : If you’ve lived through an Iowa spring, you know we’re all on Mother Nature’s timeline ?? Warmer days, late frosts, sudden cold snaps, it all affects when the tulips reach peak bloom! We’ll announce exact dates, admission details, ticket information, and special offerings once we’re closer and can confidently predict when the fields will be at their very best. ?? ? If you have joined us before, you know how quickly these weekends fill the parking lot and the photo albums alike. If this will be your first visit, prepare for color, fresh air, and that unmistakable feeling that winter has finally loosened its grip! ?? Additional details will be shared as the event approaches on our socials. Be sure to mark your calendar and follow along, as this springtime tradition fills quickly. We cannot wait to welcome your family back to the farm! —— SOCIALS Stay updated on our upcoming events and updates about our annual tulip festival. ?? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wilsonsfarmdsm/ ?? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wilsonsdesmoines/ ?? Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wilsonsfarmdsm