Imagine stepping into a sea of tulips bursting with color and seeing it in full vibrancy for the first time. That’s what visitors with color blindness can experience at this year’s Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival.

For the first time, EnChroma’s specialized eyewear, which helps people with color vision deficiency see a wider range of colors, will be available for visitors to borrow at the festival running March 21–April 27. Visitors can check out the glasses from the festival gift shop during operating hours.

Enchroma glasses are designed for individuals with red-green color blindness, the most common type. The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival will have various styles available, including kids' sizes, adult pairs, and fit-over options, to help ensure as many people as possible can participate in this experience.

Guests who borrow a pair of Enchroma glasses will also receive a 25% discount code toward purchasing their own. Plus, if they share their experience by filling out a feedback form, they’ll also be entered into a giveaway for a free pair of EnChroma glasses.

Locals’ tip: To avoid peak crowds, plan a weekday visit to Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival for a more relaxed experience.

Making All of Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory More Accessible

Color blindness affects one in 12 men (8%) and one in 200 women (.5%); 13 million in the US, 30 million in Europe, and 350 million worldwide. While people with normal color vision see over one million shades of color, those with Color Vision Deficiency only see an estimated 10% of hues and shades.

Last summer, Clackamas County Tourism partnered with the Swan Island Dahlias Festival in Canby to help people with color blindness see the festival’s dramatic floral hues.

In addition to partnering with colorful events in Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory, the organization also funded a scenic viewfinder adapted for people with color blindness at the Jonsrud Viewpoint in Sandy, offering stunning views of Mt. Hood.