Plant your feet on State Street for the annual kick-off ceremony of the Tulip Fest on Friday, May 6th at Noon - the State Street Scrub. Then, spring out of bed before 11:00am on Saturday morning (get there early for the best parking spot!) for the fabulously, fun-filled day of Tulip Fest, filled with children’s activities, craft vendors, delicious food, and multiple stages with nationally-acclaimed musical performances, and of course, the annual crowning of the Albany Tulip Queen. 

Sunday, pop up and celebrate all over again until 6:00pm, after you've witnessed the crowning of the 13th annual Mother of the Year Award. Then don't forget to take your mom to dinner in one of our many delectable Albany restaurants!   More info: www.albanyevents.org

 

FRIDAY, MAY 6
Carillon Concert • 11:30am – 12:00pm  A musical program on City Hall’s 49-bell carillon.

Street Scrubbing • 12:00pm  The traditional Dutch practice of scrubbing the streets before a big event features a Mayoral Proclamation, the Albany Police Pipes & Drums, the Dutch Settlers Society, the 2011 Tulip Queen Finalists and a performance of the National Anthem by 11-year-old singing sensation Anthony Gargiula.  

Tulip Festival Luncheon • 12:30pm

SATURDAY, MAY 7

Pre-Coronation: 11:00am

Sweet Adelines • 11:30am-12:00pm A female chorale ensemble.
Tulip Queen Procession • 11:45am
Tulip Queen Coronation • noon Mayor Jennings crowns the 63^rd Albany Tulip Queen  
Saturday Main Stage Washington Park Parade Grounds
Dan Mangan • 1:00pm - 2:00pm  A favorite among the new breed of independent artists

Sam Roberts Band • 2:30pm - 3:30pm  A collision of classic pop and sonic experimentation

Cold War Kids • 4:00pm - 5:30pm  International Blues. Cold War Kids’ new album, Mine is Yours, broke the Billboard Top 40 and launched the hit single “Louder Than Ever”
Saturday Amp Stage Washington Park Lakehouse Amphitheater
They Might Be Gypsies • 1:00pm - 1:45pm  A gypsy jazz duo

Teagan & the Tweeds • 2:15pm - 3:00pm  Six-piece ensemble with a blues-folk vibe

Matthew Carefully • 3:30pm - 4:15pm  Crafts songs from bits of sampled mandolin, electronic beats, field recordings and voice.  

Patti Rothberg & Wet Paint •  4:45pm - 5:30pm  An overnight sensation upon the release of her 1996 debut album, earning spots on the Billboard charts, the Tonight Show and tours supporting the Wallflowers and the Black Crowes 

 

SUNDAY, MAY 8

Sunday Main Stage Washington Park Parade Grounds

Zumba! with Instructor Carla Schlist • 11:00am - 12:00pm

Blotto • 1:30pm - 3:00pm  Albany’s Blotto made quite a splash when the video for their ode to summer "I Wanna Be a Lifeguard" aired nationally on MTV's first day of operation.
Marrakesh Express- A Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Experience • 3:30pm-5:00pm 

Sunday Amp Stage Washington Park Lakehouse Amphitheater

13^th Annual Mother of the Year Award • 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Bryan Thomas • 1:00pm - 1:45pm Soul rocker from New York’s capital city
The Rodeo Barons • 2:15pm - 3:00pm  Country-rock
Black Mountain Symphony • 3:30pm - 4:15pm  Powerful vocals and captivating violin lines
Sgt. Dunbar & The Hobo Banned • 4:45pm - 5:30pm  Albany’s 8-piece indie-folk band

KIDZONE

Saturday & Sunday

Featuring arts & crafts, facepainting, balloon artist, rock climbing wall, pony rides & much more!