Tulip Time In Pella, Iowa Will Have Nearly 300,000 Bulbs In Bloom This Spring
Kim Magaraci
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Pella is one of the most underrated small towns in Iowa. As soon as you cross into the town, though, you’ll be quite aware of the oddities around you. This inspirational town shows off culture, history, and heritage like no other. Every spring, Pella celebrates the season with their Dutch heritage festival, Tulip Time in Pella. The hugely popular Tulip Time in Pella event is held in May so be sure to mark your calendars because you don’t want to miss this colorful celebration. We’re sure you’ll agree that it is one of, if not the best, tulip festivals in Iowa!
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Tulip Time’s activities include a tractor rodeo, tours of the Pella Historical Village Museum & Vermeer Windmill, plays, musicals, and historic reenactments, and more. Don’t miss The Klokkenspel! These historic brass bells were forged in Holland.
To find the full schedule for Tulip Time, be sure to check the official Visit Pella website. You can also get more information and see more eye-popping photos on the Visit Pella Facebook page.
Have you ever been to this spectacular Iowa tulip festival? If so, which were your favorites? We’d love to read about your experience in the comments section below!
While you’re in town, be sure to stop by The World-Famous Jaarsma Bakery for its iconic Dutch Letters. These sweet treats are the hallmark of tulip time in Pella, and no celebration is complete without a few to eat there, and a few to bring home.
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