Last year, hubby and I realized there was a tulip farm after tulip season. We found out about a dogwood tree festival after the festival and about the sunflower fields after they withered away. Basically, we were a little late on every season last year. So this year, we are making it a point to not miss any of the seasons and to make the most of it. Hence, I have been closely keeping track of all the cool places right here in town for their opening dates and seasonal events.
We found Texas Tulips, a tulip farm located north of Frisco, through Instagram. As soon as I saw the details and pictures about this farm, I knew I wanted to make a visit! I heard it is better to make the trip earlier in the season than later. This is because over time, more flowers will be plucked and more damage will have been done by the visitors. When we heard the farm opened last week, we decided to go right away!
Address: 10656 FM2931, Pilot Point, TX 76258
Time: Daily 10AM – 8PM
Check out their website here!
The ticket price is $5 dollars per person and parking is free. You are allowed to pick as many tulips as you want. Tulips are $2.50 per stem. There is a certain way to pick them so that you can get them by the root. There are also baskets available when you enter to collect your tulips. Once you gather all the flowers you want, there is a station to pay and wrap them into a bouquet.
COVID Precautions: They did not require you to wear a mask but it’s a fairly big field and everything is outdoor. However, there are times you will have to walk across people since the field is laid out in rows. If you decide to buy flowers, you will also have to stand in a line with other people. It’s a good idea to wear a mask or at least have a mask on hand to use as needed.
Would we go again?
Yes, definitely! I would like to go yearly and take our nieces and nephews or go with other family or friends. After enjoying this visit so much, we are planning a visit to another tulip farm next week! These next two weeks would be the best times to visit a tulip farm since the season is so short!
Disclaimer: When I looked at the reviews for this place, I saw a mix of good and bad ones. Even after our visit, I looked at reviews at the time we went and saw some negative ones that said only some parts of the field were blooming. Although less than 30 percent of the flowers were blooming when we visited, we still found it very beautiful and totally worth the visit! We try to go with an open mind and look for the beauty instead of dwelling on the negatives. Below are some tips to help make your trip more enjoyable and less unpredictable.
Tips for visiting a tulip farm:
- Check the weather. It’s usually windy/cooler in the fields because of the open space, so dress accordingly.
- Bring a hat to cover from the sun, sunglasses and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.
- Make sure your phone/camera is charged. OR have an extra battery pack with you. The flowers are so beautiful that you will be tempted to take so many photos.
(A selfie stick might come in handy to get a full view of the garden!) - Wear shoes that are sturdy as some areas may be muddy. Aka no heels or pretty shoes! Or just bring a back up shoes to get back into your car.
- You can bring water and snacks into the farm. This will come handy if you have young children. If you are picking flowers, your hands might get dirty. Having water on hand will help in this situation as well.
- Get there early! The earlier the better to avoid the crowd and long lines.
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