On Labour Day, the 20th annual Tulip Open Day will be held at the Edendale Presbyterian Church from 1pm-4pm, with a chance to see the majesty of a field in full bloom and even order some for yourself.
The event is run by the church with help from local organisations whose members have donated their time to help run vans, stalls and make food for the occasion. There will be a paddock open for the public to go into and take photos, and a van will be available to and from the church for $2.
For those looking for a more aerial view, there will be helicopter rides available to take in the beauty from above.
Convener Alison Caldwell said the community always came out to enjoy the sight of the tulips.
"It’s the mass planting of it that blows people’s minds. A mass of colour — a lot of people just love it," she said.
Mrs Caldwell said there would be stalls and displays at the church as well, and a chance for people to order tulips of their own.
"The main fundraiser is the selling of the bulbs. They can see the display of the cut flowers and put orders in for next year at around March.
"There’s about 21 [types] of bulbs we will sell. The stalls range from a variety of food, soaps, polished stones, art, honey [and] sweets, that sort of thing," she said.
Edendale business Triflor donated the bulbs for the event. A percentage of the proceeds from bulb sales will be given back to the community.
Mrs Caldwell said the company was an integral part of the day.
"They’ve been very good at helping us organise this. It’s our main fundraiser, and Triflor get to showcase their flowers, their business and the fact they are very keen for community involvement," she said.
The Rev Dr Rainier Raath, of Edendale Presbyterian Church, said it was a chance to see a remarkable sight.
"It’s a once-in-a-year occasion. If you miss it, you have to wait. The timeframe is really short to see this; they’ve already started with debudding.
"It’s a chance for people to see God’s creation, the beautiful colours you see. It’s amazing.
"You can’t imagine how beautiful this is, how it blends in with everything. That’s what draws people in," he said.
