Once upon a time …

Visitors will be spellbound by the majesty of over half a million Tulips. This colourful apparition has been winning hearts since 1954. At the 2014 Tesselaar Tulip Festival, there is something for everyone, from children to grandparents and everyone in between!

Tulips have been the flower of fantasy and fables for hundreds of years. In Persian legend, the first Tulips are said to have sprung from the blood of star crossed lovers, Farhad and Shirin. In old England, the babes of Fairies were rocked to sleep, safe in the Tulips petals until morning.

The changing and varied colours was once said to be the result of magic. Tulips have bewitched Sultans and Kings, inspired artists and writers and enchanted nations. Their fantastical nature is renown and now you can be a part of that fantasy.

The Tulips are undoubtedly the stars of the show at the Tesselaar Tulip Farm but you will discover so much more with live entertainment, market stalls and tempting foods just the beginning of your Tesselaar Tulip Festival fairy tale.

Close to Melbourne, through the enchanted forests of Mount Dandenong, you can discover the Tesselaar Tulip Festival (The Tulip Farm) situated in the hills of Silvan.

Tesselaar Tulip Festival
10am until 5pm daily
11th September until 7th October, 2014
The Tulip Farm, 357 Monbulk Rd, Silvan, Victoria

This years tulip festival

Special Events
Everyday at the festival

September 12th - September 14th Turkish Weekend

The Tesselaar Tulip Festival Turkish Weekend is a showcase of Turkish culture. With more than 100 performers, it is a colourful and exciting weekend.

September 15th - September 18th Seniors Week

The Tesselaar Tulip Festival - Seniors Week: Recharge as you breathe in the picturesque views of Tulip fields in bloom and distant Mountain ranges.

September 19th - September 21st Dutch Weekend

Enjoy live stage shows throughout the weekend including Dutch music along with some all time favourite tunes from Dutch Treat and Silverbeat.

September 22nd - September 25th & September 29th - October 2nd Childrens Week

Treat the kids to a day of adventure amongst the brilliant colour of the Tulips. The best bit? Kids entry to the festival is free!

September 26th - September 28th Food, Wine & Jazz Weekend

Enjoy the Jazz tunes of Melbourne’s Moonee Valley Jazz Band in conjunction with the Cheek to Cheek Trio and their baby Grand Piano.

October 3rd - October 5th Irish Weekend

Why not rejoice in the Tulips this weekend, with fun, music, dancing and Leprechauns! Tesselaar Tulip Festival delights in the ‘greening of the Tulip’.

Tulip Cafe or some tasty dutch treats

The range of food includes Dutch Poffertjes (pictured), Beef Croquettes, Baked potatoes a range of sandwiches, pies, cakes, tea, coffee, softdrinks and wines.

Garden Displays

Walk through and admire our Garden Displays which include Daffodils Hyacinths Iris Freesias and many other beauties.

Musical Entertainment

Have a glass of wine or beer with friends and enjoy live musical entertainment every day

Pick your very own bunch of tulips

Purchase Souvenirs

choose from over a 1000 pieces of souvenirs, many imported direct from Holland, including wooden clogs and many delft blue pieces.

Replica Dutch Windmills

Admire our replica Dutch Windmills which are positioned throughout the tulip fields and gardens.

Take loads of photos

Wander the sculptor exhibit

Admire over 25 pieces of art on exhibit by renowned sculptors from across Victoria.

Tip toe through the tulip fields

This is a must for any visitor to the festival! Make sure you don't forget your camera so you can capture the moment.