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Family Favourites at the 2024 Tulip Festival
The 2024 Tesselaar Tulip Festival is back, and it’s set to be a family favourite once again! From Saturday, 14th September to Sunday, 13th October 2024, the festival will transform Silvan in Melbourne’s Dandenong Ranges into a vibrant sea of over one million tulips. This annual event is not just about stunning blooms; it also offers a rich mix of cultural and family festivities, making it the perfect outing for all ages.
To celebrate the return of the Tesselaar Tulip Festival, Kiddiehood is giving away a double pass. See below for details on how to enter.
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The 2024 Tesselaar Tulip Festival highlights include:
Turkish Weekend
14 – 15 September 2024
Celebrate the tulip’s origin and Turkish culture with vibrant festivities.
Spring Fever
16 – 20 September 2024
Enjoy a relaxed day among the tulips with off-peak discounted tickets before the school holidays start.
Dutch Weekend
21 – 22 September 2024
Experience a slice of Holland with historical demonstrations and clog dancing.
Children’s Week
23 – 26 September & 30 September – 4 October 2024
Children’s Week features an awesome lineup of family fun, including Live shows; Sesame Street – Elmo and Friends Week One of the holidays and Week Two, Peppa Pig comes to visit. The Fairy will be back with intriguing tales in the Fairy Garden. Kids can touch and learn about Australian wildlife from Black Snake Productions. There are also free Dance Workshops and kids can test out their powers of observation on a Treasure Hunt.
Food, Wine, and Jazz Weekend
27 – 29 September 2024
Savour local foods and beverages while enjoying jazz music.
Rock the Fields Weekend
5 – 6 October 2024
Dance to 50s and 60s tunes with live music and food trucks.
Irish Weekend
12 – 13 October 2024
Enjoy the last blooms with a Guinness or Kilkenny as the festival wraps up.
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For more information, including ticketing details, event schedules, and directions, please visit tulipfestival.com.au
Frequently asked questions
When does the Tesselaar Tulip Festival open?
The Tesselaar Tulip Festival opens from 10 am to 5 pm every day between September 14th to October 13th 2024 – including the Grand Final Public Holiday.
Should I buy my tickets online?
It is recommended to purchase your tickets online to avoid queues and sell-out days.
Are children FREE?
Yes, children aged 16 and under enter free when accompanied by an adult, so there’s no need for a ticket.
Can I bring outside food?
Yes, you can bring outside food.
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WIN
Win a double pass to the 2024 Tesselaar Tulip Festival (kids under 16 go free).
Simply fill in your details below to enter.
The giveaway ends at midnight on Sunday 25 August 2024.
The winners will be announced on our Facebook page and emailed directly.
Good luck!
Terms and conditions
The winner will be notified by email and must claim their prize within 48 hours. Any prizes not claimed within 48 hours may be reallocated to another winner. Open to Australian Residents only. You must be aged 18 years or over to enter. Those who add their details on the above form and press submit by midnight Sunday 25 August 2024, will be entered into the competition. There is one double pass to be won, kids under the age of 16 go free. The double pass is valid for one day during the festival 14 September 2024 – 13 October 2024. The prize is non-transferable. In the event that Kiddiehood postpones or varies the competition prize, Kiddiehood will not be liable to any person for any loss, damage or personal injury suffered or sustained as a result of entering the competition. While Kiddiehood takes care to ensure all information relating to the Competition is correct, it does not warrant the accuracy of all information provided and will not be liable for any inaccuracy or error.
Good luck!
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