When was the first Tulip Time in Pella?

1935
The first Tulip Time in 1935 was planned in just two weeks following Pella High School’s very successful performance of an operetta called “Tulip Time in Pella.” Prompted by local businessman Lon Wormhoudt and Central College President Irwin Lubbers, the Chamber of Commerce discussed holding an annual Tulip Day or …

How long do the tulips last in Pella Iowa?

Bloom time is dependent on weather but in general is mid- to late April through early May. In May the tulips are replaced with 32,000+ annual flowers and plants, in over 45 varieties, that will provide color into late summer.

What is Tulip Time in Pella?

When is the Tulip Time Festival? Thursday, May 6, through Saturday, May 8, 2021. The festival is held the first full weekend of May each year.

Where are the tulips in Pella Iowa?

Visitors can see the beautiful blooms at the Festival through the end of the day tomorrow by visiting Tulip Avenue in Central Park and Sunken Gardens Park.

When is the Tulip Time Festival in Pella Iowa?

The annual Tulip Time Festival is a celebration of Pella’s Dutch heritage. It features tulip gardens, performances, crafters, music, food, Dutch costumes, and daily parades. The festival is held for three days (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) during the first weekend in May.

When was the tulip garden in Pella planted?

This popular garden was originally planted in 1947 with tulip bulbs donated by The Netherlands in gratitude for war-relief aid sent by the citizens of Pella after World War II. Today these gardens feature over 13,000 tulips planted in 17 beds. The Garden also features two monuments listing more than 800 local veterans who served in WWII.

Where are the tulip beds at Pella University?

The main tulip beds are located in the plaza by Graham Conference Center, east and north sides of Central Hall, Jordan Plaza, Peace Mall, Weller Flag Garden with various other small beds and at the campus cornerstones. Approximately 30 different varieties will bloom throughout the spring.

When is the Pella Iowa wooden shoes Festival?

The festival is held for three days (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) during the first weekend in May. A queen and court are selected from the two high schools in the town to represent Pella and advertise the Festival. During the 2010 Festival, a world record was set for the most people dancing in wooden shoes.