The unprecedented warm weather in West Michigan has everything blooming well ahead of schedule – including tulips. Organizers of the annual Tulip Time Festival hope this as an opportunity to lengthen the annual celebration of tulips.
Tulip time organizers urge folks to come early for tulips. Although no one can predict the weather and its affect on sprouting tulips, it is estimated that the flowers will peak by mid-April.
Holland area attractions are opening early and some are offering special discounts. In addition, select hotels are offering deals during the month of April. Details are available by visiting and clicking on the Deals & Discounts button on their home page.
The Tulip Time Festival runs May 5-12. Opening weekend of the festival includes the Tulip Time Run, the opening of the Meijer Midway Carnival, an Art & Craft Fair, and festivities concluding with musical performances and fireworks.
During the week there will be three parades, and over 1,000 dancers dressed in authentic Dutch costumes and wooden shoes, high-kicking their way through traditional dances.
“The city plants mostly late blooming varieties of tulips,” explains Gwen Auwerda, Tulip Time Festival Executive Director. “We’re hoping these late bloomers live up to their name and last into the festival. But, either way, if those arriving in Holland for the Tulip Time Festival take advantage of all the great events, they will not be disappointed.” Don’t miss the chance to “Join the Dance” and be a part of the festival consistently named as one of North America’s Top 100 Events.
