Albany Tulip Festival 2026
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
PARKING
Free Tulip Festival Parking Locations:
- Elk Street parking lot, located behind the State Education Building. The pick-up location will be Elk and Hawk at the stop sign.
- Eagle Street parking lot, located at the corner of Eagle Street and Madison Avenue
Paid Tulip Festival Parking Locations:
Off-street parking for Tulipfest is available just a short walk from Washington park at the following ParkAlbany parking lots:
Parking Lot 2: Located at 72 Central Ave. (Between Central Ave. & Western Ave.)
- Parking Lot 3: Located at 327 Washington Avenue. (At Washington and Lexington Ave.)
- Parking Lot 4: Located at 124 Central Ave. (Between Central Ave. & Bradford St.
Parking at these locations is subject to fees, for more information please visit: www.parkalbany.com/find-parking
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
CDTA will provide complimentary shuttle service to Washington Park on both Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10 from 11 am - 6 pm at these designated free parking locations.
- Elk Street parking lot
- Eagle Street parking lot
- Handicap Parking: Albany Medical Center parking lot (628 Madison, enter via Robin Street)
Shuttles will run every 20-25 minutes depending on traffic. For information on public transit to the park, visit www.cdta.org
VOLUNTEERS
This event is produced with the help of community volunteers and non-profits. Volunteers are still needed. Please contact us to be a part of this great experience. Call (518) 434-2032 or submit an application HERE
Special ground rules in effect:
No alcohol outside of designated beer garden area. No glass containers of any kind, recording of performances, animals or pets (excluding ADA-defined service animals). All City of Albany parks are now tobacco-free and marijuana-free. Security personnel reserve the right to inspect any bag, container or package and confiscate any prohibited or illegal items. Any type of recording of the performance or presentation is prohibited without prior written consent. All attendees should be prepared to present age identification at any time if they intend to consume alcohol. Ground rules are subject to change without notice; exceptions made for medical or childcare reasons may be addressed individually.
TULIP BULB AND DIG SALE
May 16: Tulip Dig - Begins 9 am at the Moses Fountain
The City will provide tools, but please bring a garden fork (NOT a shovel) if you have one. Bulbs are $10 for a bag of 30 while supplies last. The tulip dig is limited strictly to designated beds, under the direction of park staff and volunteers and ends promptly at 12 pm.
May 17: Tulip Sale - Begins 9 am at the Lakehouse
The remaining bulbs are first come / first serve and are $10 for a bag of 30.The sale is open while supplies last.
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.