Whether it's your first time to the Southern Highlands or you've lived here all your life, you will be stunned by the breathtaking beauty of the region during the 49thTulip Time Festival 2009.

Over 100,000 tulips and 25,000 annuals are planted each year to transform Bowral's Corbett Gardens and other parks across the shire into stunning displays of sweeping spring colour.

For the duration of the 14-day festival you can enjoy a changing program of events including specialist shows on the weekends.

See some of Australia 's best and most beautiful private gardens opened to the public during Tulip Time. Each private garden conducts talks by the owners or head gardeners.

World renowned author and Southern Highlands resident Bryce Courtenay will be the Tulip Time Ambassador for 2009.

festival special events

• Free Breakfast in the Park

• Gala Charity Dinner

• Tulip Time Open Gardens

• Today Show at Tulip Time

• McDonald's Mittagong Tulip Time Street Parade

• Tulip Time House & Garden Fair

• Tulip Time Food & Wine Fair

• Food & Wine Application Form click here

• Corbett Gardens Grand Floral Display Entry Fees

• Adult $8pp Senior or Student $5pp Groups of 20 or more $4.50pp (needs to be paid as one group admission) Children under 12 years are FREE
• The Children's Hospital at Westmead and BDCU Children's Foundation will be in Corbett Gardens during Tulip Time, giving out information on their important causes.

• Tulip Time Shopfront Window Competition
• 2009 Theme is 'Children' and 'Rainbows'
• Nominate your favourite display and win an autographed copy of Bryce Courtenay's "Fishing For Stars"!

• Sydney Cycling Club Annual Charity Ride

• Tulip Time Great Bulb Dig Up!

• Email the Tulip Time Coordinator click here

• To Download Stalls Application Form click here

TULIP TIME 2010

23 September - 6 October