1 million blooms at Kuipers Midwest Tulip Fest opening on April 17

MAPLE PARK, Ill. — Kuipers Family Farm is celebrating its 25-year anniversary by opening its Midwest Tulip Fest, featuring more than 1 million colorful blooms.

This is the fifth year Kuipers will be inviting the public to visit the farm to enjoy more than 30 varieties of tulips at 1N318 Watson Road in Maple Park in northern Illinois.

The festival will begin April 17 and marks 25 years since the farm first opened. Kuipers Family Farm has evolved from a small pumpkin patch into one of the Midwest’s most recognizable agritourism destinations.

The Kuipers family has continuously added new offerings and attractions to the farm, keeping it fun, fresh and exciting for returning families — all while sticking to their original roots and mission of connecting people to agriculture and each other.

“We are so proud and happy to be celebrating 25 years and another spring with our guests. Our farm has been a Chicagoland staple and nothing makes us happier than welcoming back families that have been coming here for years for spring and fall activities,” said Joe Kuipers, general manager of Kuipers Family Farm.

In addition to the tulips, Midwest Tulip Fest includes over 25 FunFarm attractions, performances from live bands, food trucks and even a bar. They also continue to add exciting and fun new activities such as the “Spring Bloom Trail” and “Keys & Clucks Piano.”

Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the blooms, cut and take their own bouquet home while also taking part in fun farm activities, and indulge in a variety of food and drink offerings.

New in 2026, on Fridays, they are offering “Tulips for Two” as a date night bundle for $84.99 where guests get two drink tickets, photos from an on-site photographer and entry to the Midwest Tulip Fest along with 10 U-Cut blooms.

There will also be a special, “Blooms & Brushes” event from 2 to 4 p.m. or 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 8 where, for $69.99, guests can paint a canvas with provided supplies and instruction. Admission includes one drink from the Tulip Tavern and entrance into the Midwest Tulip Fest.

Admission Information

• Weekdays: $19.99 per person

• Weekends: $24.99 per person

• U-Cut Tulip Costs: $19.99 for a U-Cut Tulip Carrier and 10 blooms

• Guests can use code Kuipers26 for $3 off single tickets

• This year, Kuipers is offering an annual pass: $79.99 per person, which includes unlimited visits to the Midwest Tulip Fest and Pumpkin FunFarm.

• Bloom times depend on weather, so guests are encouraged to check the website for tulip bloom progress before visiting.

• For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Kuipersfamilyfarm.com.