Time: 11:00am-
78th annual Tulip Festival in Washington Park
– Saturday May 9 a 11:00am – 6:00pm
– Approximately 100,000+ Tulips can be admired this spring in Washington Park leading up to the Tulip Festival, planted by Jena DiTonno & DGS
– 2026 Tulip Queen Coronation on Saturday May 9 at 11:30am on the 518 Stage at the Washington Park Lakehouse
200+ Vendors (We have more vendors than last year)
o 80+ Craft Vendors
o 40+ Food Vendors
o 40+ Public Information
o 25+ Art Vendors
o 20+ Wellness Vendors
Fully expanded Wellness Area
o 20+ Wellness Vendors
o FREE dance & wellness classes from 11am – 5pm
o Classes & Performances: Stretch, Hip-Hop, Zumba, AfroBeats, Yoga, Bellydancing
o Sustainability Tent
SATURDAY MAIN STAGE LINEUP presented by ParkAlbany & WEQX 102.7
o The E-Block (1:30pm): R&B, Funk, Soul & Jazz band from Capital Region
o Grace Bowers (3:00pm): A rising Rock n Funk star from Nashville known for her amazing Guitar skills. She became famous on social media and has been playing with legends ever since, including a performance at the 67th Grammy Awards.
o Joywave (4:30pm): A WEQX favorite, get ready to DANCE with music influenced by Dance Pop, Disco, Electronic & Hip-Hop.
Market 32 Cares Kid Zone
o Highlight: Brand new playground in Washington Park
o Kid Zone Stage with Magician, Park Playhouse 2026 preview & children’s sing-a-longs
o Rock Climbing, Pony Rides, Face Painting (NOT FREE)
– Free Tulip Festival Parking locations: Elk Street parking lot, located behind the State Education Building & Eagle Street parking lot, located at the corner of Eagle Street and Madison Avenue. FREE CDTA shuttle service to and from the park from Eagle Street Garage and Elk Street Parking Lot from 10am – 6:00pm
– Free Handicap Parking is located at Albany Medical Center at Robin & Morris St. FREE accessible CDTA shuttle to and from handicap parking will run continuously from 10:00 am – 6:00 p.m
– 518 Stage at the Lakehouse features local artists like Keegan James, The Sugar Hold, The Belle Curves & 97otis
– American Cancer Society is volunteering in the Beer Garden and 100% of tips go to their cause.
