Lineup announced for 2024 Albany Tulip Festival
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The City of Albany has announced the schedule and lineup for the 76th annual Albany Tulip Festival. The event will be held on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12 in Washington Park.
The yearly spring festival pays homage to Albany's deep Dutch heritage. Tulip Fest will feature three stages for live music performances, more than 100 vendors and artisans, a variety of food trucks, an array of activities for all ages and gorgeous displays of over 100,000 tulips in the park.
The festival will offer free continuous CDTA shuttles running to Washington Park throughout the event from the Eagle Street Garage and the Elk Street Parking Lot. The annual Tulip Dig is scheduled for May 18 at 9 a.m., held at the Moses Fountain. The yearly Tulip Sale will be held on May 19 at 9 a.m. at the Lakehouse.
2024 Albany Tulip Festival Schedule
May 11
Yogafest
- 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Parade Grounds, presented by The Hot Yoga Spot.
Tulip Queen Coronation Ceremony
- 11:30 a.m. - The Mendelssohn Club
- 11:45 a.m. - Tulip Queen Procession
- 12 p.m. - Tulip Queen Coronation
Held at the Washington Park Lakehouse Stage. Nominations accepted online through April 19.
Main Stage
- 1:30 p.m. - Of The Atlas
- 3 p.m. - Prince Daddy and The Hyena
- 4:30 p.m. - The Front Bottoms
518 Stage
- 1 p.m. - Side B
- 2:15 p.m. - Sofia Corts
- 3:30 p.m. - Camtron5000
- 4:45 p.m. - The Insolent Willies
May 12
25th Annual Capital Region's Best Mom Celebration
- 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Lakehouse Stage. Nominations accepted online through April 8.
Main Stage
- 1 p.m. - Off the Record
- 2:30 p.m. - Funk Evolution
- 4:30 p.m. - New York Players
518 Stage
- 1 p.m. - Girl Love
- 2:15 p.m. - The E-Block
- 3:30 p.m. - Reese Fulmer and The Carriage House Band
- 4:45 p.m. - Oobleck
Kidzone Stage
- 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. - Andy "The Music Man"
- 2 p.m. - Park Playhouse
- 2:45 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. - Melvin the Magnificent
- 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. - Ruth Pelham
All weekend. Presented by Price Chopper. Additional kids activities will include games, pony rides, a rock-climbing wall and a bounce house.
Wellness Stage
- 12 p.m. - Sisters of the Moon: belly dancing
- 1 p.m. - Kids Yoga with Hot Spot Yoga
- 2 p.m. - Simply Ballroom: salsa and bachata
- 3 p.m. - Artpartners: hip-hop dance
- 4 p.m. - Marcus Rogers Dance Company: cardio dance
- 5 p.m. - Move Fitness by Lenny: Zumba
Free wellness classes all weekend.
Tulip Festival Week Events
Tulip Tours at Washington Park
- May 1: 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- May 2: 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- May 3: 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
- May 8: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- May 9: 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
May 10
- 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Carillon Concert, outside Albany City Hall
- 12 p.m. - Street Scrubbing Ceremony, State and Lodge Streets
- 12:30 p.m. - Tulip Festival Luncheon, The Blake Annex
Royal Tulip Ball
- May 11 at 6:30 p.m. - Albany Capital Center
Albany Tulip Festival is free to attend and open to the public. Anyone interested in volunteering for the event can sign up by visiting the Albany Events website.