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Discover Tulip Time

Explore the stories, people and traditions that have helped Tulip Time grow.
HISTORY

HISTORY

GARDEN BEDS

GARDEN BEDS

FESTIVAL FRIENDS

FESTIVAL FRIENDS

BULB DISPERSAL

BULB DISPERSAL

History
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How Tulip Time Bloomed

Tulip Time has been part of Bowral’s story for generations.

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It began with a simple idea: to bring more people to Bowral through the beauty of spring.

 

From that first local floral celebration in 1958, Tulip Time grew into a much-loved tradition shaped by the people who planted, planned, volunteered and believed in it.

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Behind every garden bed is a story of community pride, local effort and a town that knew how to put on a show.

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Explore the history booklet to discover how Tulip Time first bloomed and why it continues to hold such a special place in the Southern Highlands.

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Garden bed designs

Each year, the tulips are thoughtfully planted to reflect a special theme. This year's theme is 'Together We Bloom", featuring an exciting mix of unique and eye-catching tulip varieties just waiting to be discovered.

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Pause & Bloom

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Growing Together

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Kindness Grows Here

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You Belong Here

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Small Seeds, Big Dreams

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Together We Bloom

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Colour Outside the Line

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Plant Joy

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Find Beauty Here

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Stop & Smell the Tulips

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Bloom Boldly

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Bee Happy

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Petals & Possibility

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Country Women's Association Bowral

Each year the CWA provides Tulip Time visitors scones & devonshire tea.

This year scones and tea will be available each day of the festival between 10am - 2pm, located in the CWA building. 

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Bowral-Mittagong Rotary Club

Each year, Rotary provides dedicated volunteers for gate management at Tulip Time. Rotary members manage entry points by scanning tickets and offering visitors helpful event and local area information, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for all attendees.

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General Admission Terms and Conditions
 

Council reserves the right to refuse admission to any person, including any person holding a valid ticket, for reasonable cause, without notice. 

Entrants must comply with all directions given by Council, including any directions to leave the event.

 

Tickets are non-refundable for General Admission..

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In partnership with:

The Wingecarribee Shire acknowledges the Gundungurra and Dharawal people as the traditional custodians of this land we call the Wingecarribee Shire. We pay our respect to Elders both past, present and emerging.

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