Lineup announced for 77th annual Albany Tulip Festival
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- The City of Albany has announced the schedule and lineup for the 77th annual Albany Tulip Festival. The yearly event will be held on Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11 in Washington Park.
According to the city, the festival highlights Albany's Dutch heritage while showcasing over 100,000 tulips in the park. The Tulip Festival will also feature four entertainment stages as well as more than 100 vendors and artisans, food trucks and free classes and workshops.
The Capital District Transportation Authority will be offering complimentary shuttle services to Washington Park from free parking locations at the Elk Street parking lot, located behind the State Education Building and at the Eagle Street parking lot, located near Eagle Street and Madison Avenue. Paid parking locations will also be available.
Event Schedule:
May 10:
- Mendelssohn Club of Albany at 11:30 a.m. on the Tulip Court Procession at the 518 Stage
- Tulip Queen Coronation at noon on the Washington Park Lakehouse Stage
- Kid Zone Stage: Andy 'The Music Man' at 1:10 p.m.
- 518 Stage: Amanda Case at 1 p.m.
- Main Stage: Laveda at 1:30 p.m.
- Kid Zone Stage: Park Playhouse at 2 p.m.
- 518 Stage: Zan and The Winter Folk at 2:15 p.m.
- Kid Zone Stage: Melvin the Magnificent at 2:45 p.m.
- Main Stage: Jukebox the Ghost at 3 p.m.
- 518 Stage: Aila Chiar at 3:30 p.m.
- Kid Zone Stage: Ruth Pelham of the Music Mobile at 3:30 p.m.
- Main Stage: The 502s at 4:30 p.m.
- 518 Stage: Albany Rock Pit Showcase Band at 4:45 p.m.
May 11:
- Main Stage: Yogafest with the Hot Yoga Spot at 9 a.m.
- Capital Region's Best Mom Ceremony at 11 a.m. on the Washington Park Lakehouse Stage
- Main Stage: Shannon Tehya and the Troupe at 1:30 p.m.
- 518 Stage: Buggy Jive at 2:15 p.m.
- Main Stage: Let's Get It On- Marvin Gaye and Motown Tribute at 3 p.m.
- 518 Stage: The Alec Lewis Group at 3:30 p.m.
- Main Stage: Boy Band Review at 4:30 p.m.
- 518 Stage: Bendt at 4:45 p.m.
All wellness stage activities can be found on the Albany Events Facebook page. Albany Tulip Festival is free to attend and open to the public. Anyone interested in volunteering for the event can sign up by visiting the Albany Events website.
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