Bloom Into Spring at the Rivercrest Tulip Festival
Are you up for flower and festive vibes? Rivercrest Orchard is serving up tulip fields, breezy weather, and all the snacks your weekend heart could want. Spring doesn’t get better than this. Bring your friends and family, your camera, and a big appetite. It’s going to be a good one.
The Deets
Where: McGarrah Farms | Rivercrest Orchard, 2991 Dead Horse Mountain Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72701, United States
When: April 5-6, 2025, from 10 AM – 8 PM
Cost: General admission pricing available on their site. You-Pick tulips and food are extra—but totally worth it.
Why You’ll Want to Be There
It’s not just tulips (although there are over half a million of them, so yeah, you’ll be stopping for photos every two seconds). Here’s what else is blooming at the festival:
🎶 Live music to keep the vibes going all day
🚂 Train rides that the kids—and let’s be real, the adults—will love
📸 Spring photo ops galore. This place was made for Instagram
🍩 Specialty snacks & local treats—we’re talking food trucks, drinks, and sweet stuff that’ll ruin your dinner plans in the best way
🎡 Fun attractions sprinkled throughout the orchard
Whether you’re bringing the kiddos or just want a scenic afternoon that smells like fresh blooms and funnel cakes, this is your spring weekend go-to.
Tulip Festival Season
The whole thing runs March 22 – April 6, with regular weekday and weekend hours:
- Wed–Fri: 3 PM – 8 PM
- Sat–Sun: 10 AM – 8 PM
But April 5? That’s a full-on, 10-hour festival day. Plan to stay awhile.
How to Stay in the Loop
👉 Event Website: rivercrestorchard.com
👉 Also listed at: Experience Fayetteville
Follow along for updates, weather alerts, or tulip field sneak peeks!
So, You In?
Mark your calendar, grab your walking shoes, and maybe bring a basket for those tulips you’ll definitely end up picking. This is one of those NWA weekends you don’t want to miss. See you out in the tulips!
