Wicked Tulips Flower Farm In Exeter Celebrates Opening Weekend

EXETER, RI — It's been a long winter, and the owners of Rhode Island's famous pick-your-own tulip farm say people are eager to get outdoors and gather flowers while enjoying the sights and sounds of spring.

Wicked Tulips Flower Farm welcomed a sold-out crowd during its grand opening weekend. The tulips are abundant and blooming a little early this year, so they opened their gates Friday and Saturday.

“We cannot wait for the rest of the season,” said tulip farm co-creator Keriann Koeman. “It was so great seeing everyone enjoy the farm safely and we couldn’t do it without our team!”

The flower farmers say they are looking forward to welcoming visitors from all over New England.

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This year, Wicked Tulips is requiring visitors to bring their own bucket. Tulip fans were very creative and were seen toting yeti buckets, flower pots, hanging baskets and more, Koeman said.

Picking is by reservation only. Reservations are available online at wickedtulips.com with two options: curbside pickup or traditional u-pick with COVID-19 safety guidelines. Reservations are made on an hour-by-hour basis. The farm’s website also offers boutique bulbs on a pre-order basis.

People with questions are invited to send an email to teamtulip@wickedtulips.com.

The Wicked Tulips Flower Farm launched their operation in 2016 and its pick-your-own event has become a Rhode Island tradition. It’s the largest u-pick tulip operation in New England.