February 12th, 2009
Tulip ambassadors
April is the official month for the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, but pre-festival events such as selection of young “tulip ambassadors” are already making the news. Although the focus of festival-goers is the Skagit Valley, many tourists “spill into” Anacortes for events including the annual Anacortes Quilt Show. In addition, the festival’s list of sponsors includes many local businesses, including: Shell Puget Sound Refinery, Tesoro Refinery, the Whale (KWLE), the Chamber of Commerce, Calico Cupboard, Marina Inn, Ship Harbor Inn, Anaco Bay Inn, Star Bar, Rockfish/Brewery (the festival’s official beer), Anaco Inn, Anacortes Inn, Nantucket Inn, Bob