The Pella, Iowa Tulip Festival will be held from May 1st to May 5th, 201,9.
It is best to come to the tulip festival early for the best seating and car parking spots. It is good to bring lawn chairs along to sit on for the parade. I love to look at all the beautiful tulips in their full glory. I love watching the street scrubbers and the people dressed in Dutch costumes. I try to sample many of the different dutch foods, which are mouthwatering.
What to do while in Pella, Iowa.
May 1st is their preview day. You can visit the different museums, historical villages, and quilt shows and run late in the day if you wish to.
May 2nd and 3rd events. You can visit museums, look at antique cars I enjoy, go on a city tour, visit the garden club and more. You must sample some Dutch food and look over their Dutch costumes. I wanted an organ recital one year in the Dutch tradition held at Second Reformed Church and enjoyed it very much. Since I love cheese, try some Dutch cheese at the market. It is fun to watch the Dutch dancers and the street scrubbers. I have watched street scrubbers ever since I was a small child.
Volks Parade for the Pella, Iowa Tulip Festival
The Volks parade starts at 2:30 PM, my top highlight for the day. The Volks parade is lit at 8:30 PM, which is spectacular. Make sure you attend the train, as it is exceptional.
May 4th has city tours, a Dutch craft market, Dutch delights foods, an opera house, street scrubbers, and the Volks parade. I enjoy the beautiful Opera House, a magnificent grand old building.
May 5th has a Thanksgiving and Praise service.
Excellent Dutch Food and Letters
My two favorite Pella, Iowa bakeries are Jaarsma Bakery and Vander Ploeg Bakery. Both bakeries have famous Dutch letters. I always go home with at least four letters just for myself. Scholte House Museum and Maria’s Tea Room is lovely, open Mon. thru Sat.
You and your family will have an awesome time at their annual,l tulip festival in Pella, Iowa. I always enjoy Pella, Iowa, and tulip festivals. For more info. go to: TulipTime@PellaHistorical.com or www.pellahistorical.org.