Sat 14th September - Sun 13th October 2019 Open 10am - 5pm daily Tulips down under .. There is plenty of fun in store at the 65th annual Tesselaar Tulip Festival. Visitors will be amazed by the beauty of a million Tulips* across 25 acres of farmland, all set in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges.

TULIP UPDATE

Day 5 and Spring Fever Week continues. Discounted ticket entry - $19 for adults and $15 for concession. Children under 16 are free of charge. And, a Late Bloomer Pass for everyone who enters to come back and visit us again when our tulips are at high bloom. Amazing value and double bonus - you miss the weekend and school holiday crowds. It's the best time to visit! The sun over the next two days is going to do wonders for our bloom. In another week, we should be very close to high bloom. And if you would like to pre purchase tickets - remember today, tomorrow and Thursday are at Spring Fever prices Tickets may also be purchased on arrival at the gate. See you soon Discover delights in the tulips More than a million spring flowering bulbs including almost a million Tulips are on show throughout the festival. We have live entertainment on stage every day. You can enjoy the sculptures, pat the alpacas, indulge in traditional Dutch foods and other treats, find treasures in our souvenir stall, see beautiful garden displays, browse through our nursery, play our Wonderland treasure hunt, admire replica windmills, see Australia's largest clog and have your picture taken in it, pick a bunch of Tulips and see traditional Dutch costumes.

Tesselaar Tulip Festival 2019

More than a million spring flowering bulbs are on show, including over 900,000 Tulips. Live entertainment, delicious foods and so much more! MARKET STALLS Market and food stalls are showing off their wares every day at the Tesselaar Tulip Festival. AUSTRALIA'S LARGEST CLOG Yes, that's right, the Australia's largest wooden shoe is on display at the Tesselaar Tulip Festival. Visitors are welcome to try it on for a photo! DUTCH FUN Every day outside of Children's Days we have a touch of Dutch with Our Clog Dancing Workshop at Noon and 2pm, see how it is done and give it a whirl. Plus our Historic Cheese Market performance where you see amazing spectacle of how Dutch cheeses were bought and sold. TULIP TRACTOR RIDE Take a ride on our Tulip Tractor Ride, around the colourful fields. (small fee applies) PLENTY OF PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES Photograph your colourful memories. Fields of flowers, Dutch frescoes, windmills, you name it you can smile in front of it :-) MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT Have a drink with friends and enjoy the variety of live musical entertainment every day. REPLICA DUTCH WINDMILLS Admire our replica Dutch Windmills which are positioned throughout the tulip fields and gardens, great for a photo or two! PICK YOUR OWN BUNCH OF TULIPS We have planted a patch of Tulips especially so you can be in the moment and pick some to take home. GARDEN DISPLAYS Walk through and admire our historic gardens. You will see more Tulips as well as a variety of other spring flowering bulbs and perennials. SEE THE SCULPTURE EXHIBIT Admire the amazing exhibit by renowned sculptors from across Victoria. You can even vote for your favourite to win our People's Choice Award. If you would like to exhibit please contact us. PURCHASE SOUVENIRS Choose from thousands of unique souvenirs, many imported direct from Holland, including wooden clogs and many of the famous delft blue pieces.

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TURKISH WEEKEND Sat 14th - Sun 15th September The Tesselaar Tulip Festival Turkish Weekend is a showcase of Turkish culture. It is a colourful and exciting weekend. SPRING FEVER WEEK ONE Mon 16th - Thu 19th September Discounted tickets and plenty to enjoy. DUTCH WEEKEND Fri 20th - Sun 22nd September Grab your clogs and come out to Tesselaar Tulip Festival this weekend as it transforms into a mini Holland! CHILDRENS WEEKS Mon 23rd - Thu 26th September & Mon 30th September - Thu 3rd October Treat the kids to a day of adventure amongst the brilliant colour of the Tulips. FOOD, WINE & JAZZ WEEKEND Fri 27th - Sun 29th September Eat, drink and be merry among the Tulips. ROCK THE FIELDS Fri 4th - Sun 6th October A rockin' weekend in the tulips. SPRING FEVER WEEK TWO Mon 7th - Thu 10th October Revel in the glory of tulips this week. Entertainment will be announced soon, but you can bet it will be wonderful! IRISH WEEKEND Fri 11th - Sun 13th October Why not rejoice in the Tulips this weekend, with fun, music, pipes, dancing and Leprechauns!

Food

A DELICIOUS RANGE OF FOODS ON OFFER. There is a huge range of food available every day. Including such Dutch treats as Poffertjes, Croquettes, Dutch Kibbeling (fish), Reifkoek (Dutch Potato Cakes), Frikandellen (Sausage dish), Gozleme, Baked Potatoes, Sandwiches, Pies, Sausage Rolls, Cakes, Pizza, Calamari, Ice Cream, Belgian Fries just to name a few. You are welcome to bring a picnic too. WHAT'S ON THE MENU You are welcome to bring your own picnic, but there is a great selection of tasty treats on offer here at the farm. Poffertjes Legendary Dutch mini pancakes. V VG Traditional Turkish Gozleme Mouth watering Turkish flatbreads with savoury fillings. V Halal Big Little Kitchen Delectable pulled pork rolls, gourmet hamburgers and loaded fries. GF V Baked Potato Express Choice baked potatoes with a delectable range of toppings, as well as freshly cooked sweet corn on the cob. V GF DF VG Bavarian Bangers Gourmet German sausages with all the toppings. GF The Kibbeling Express Scrumptious Dutch fish bites, salt and pepper calamari, herring and classic Dutch fries. GF The Groovy Wrap Co Epicurean wraps and loaded fries. V GF Anja's Scones Divine freshly baked sweet and savoury scones. V Pop'd Fresh Popcorn A freshly made, satisfying snack to indulge in. V GF Chooh la la Nuts Oh so tasty caramelised almonds, macadamias and peanuts. V GF The Wicked Spud Toothsome potato twisters, popcorn chicken and gourmet wedges. V GF Somsom Candy Amazing Fairy Floss characters! VG GF DF Emmy Bee Super soups, tulip themed fruit sticks and biscuits. V GF Foods cost between $3 and $22 depending on your choices, if you would like more detailed information on costings, please get in touch with our team.

ENTRY PRICES

Adults $29.00 Concession $25.00 Children under 16 FREE Spring Fever Weeks Adults $19.00 Conc $15.00 Skip the queue Buy Tickets

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