Tulip Time Festival in 2022
Few destinations can compare to the splendor of Holland in the spring when tens of millions of tulips bloom and cover parks, attractions, and the streets with stunning color. Holland will be stunning, and we’ll keep celebrating Tulip Time even though there will be a change. While we must use extreme caution, we can go outside, enjoy the fresh air, stroll among the lovely tulips, and usher in spring.
We place the highest value on the health and safety of our community members, volunteers, and visitors. We will abide by the CDC recommendations and instructions provided by the State of Michigan.
- On May 7, there will be a Tulip Time Run. Starting at Kollen Park, run or walk. A participant bib and medal are given to registered participants. There are also run shirts and hoodies available.
- Immersion Garden for Tulips A week-long immersion experience in the history of the tulip, from its roots in Turkey to the Netherlands and eventually to the small town of Holland, Michigan, is created by internationally famous Dutch gardener Ibo Glsen. In order to provide you an experience that brings the tulips up to eye level and creates Instagrammable photo opportunities for friends and family alike, we planted 50,000 tulips of various sorts and hues.
Adult tickets are from $15 to $20 (depending on the day), $5 for kids aged 5 to 12, and they are free for kids under 5 years old.
Three 2-hour time periods are available for purchase: 10am, 12pm, and 2pm. The fairgrounds offer FREE parking.
For the first time, internationally renowned photographer Rem van den Bosh brings his exhibition of Zeeland Girl (Zeeuws Meisje) to the United States. A collection of images and handcrafted ethnic clothing are given a contemporary twist. Come be inspired by the 10-foot-tall displays, captivating photographs, and incredible garment artisanship. Van den Bosh will be accessible for select meet & greets at selected times at the historic Holland Armory.
Market for Artists
On Saturday, May 7, from 10 am to 5 pm, and on Sunday, May 8, from 12 pm to 5 pm, at Beechwood Church. Enjoy shopping for a selection of handcrafted, unique items presented to you by juried artisans from throughout the nation at the Artisan Market! Paintings, art glass, ceramics, metal sculpture, and many other special gifts are available.
Midway tulip time carnival
Enjoy the thrill of the spinning, flashing rides, the lively music, and the aroma of festival food filling the air. The Carnival Midway, which promises excitement for all ages throughout the week, is a welcome addition from Tulip Time. Tulip Time begins on May 6th, Friday night, and continues every day through May 15th, Sunday. It will be situated in Holland Civic Center Place’s north parking lot.
- Pedestrian Tours Come on this entertaining and educational 1.5 hour walking tour with our costumed guide. Both locals and visitors may take in the splendor of Tulip Time while learning about Holland’s vibrant past and present. The trip offers a close-up look at many of the landmarks and attractions that make up our magnificent city, where more than 500,000 tulips blossom each spring. Participants will view a lot of tulip displays and have lots of chances to take beautiful flower photos! $35 for each person.
- On Passport, Klomp
Utilize this free passport* to sip, taste, and savor some of downtown Holland’s greatest handmade libations. You’ll get something incredibly cool to show off to your friends if you collect a stamp from each site. Both the Tulip Time Festival office and the Visitors Bureau are in the city’s center where you may pick up your passport. You must be at least 21 years old to take part.
The Maritime Museum of Michigan
Visit their tall ship “Friends Good Will” dockside and take tours. The ship will arrive in port and dock against the Boatwerks Restaurant’s north wall. The Museum will soon have information on booking and tickets available.
Early-season tulip sales
With your own potted tulips, you can bring a piece of the beauty of Tulip Time indoors. The tulip pot sale raises money for upcoming Tulip Time events and programs. The price for a 10-inch pot is $15. ( 10 bulbs planted in each pot). Sales start on March 15.
2022 Tulip Time Quilt Raffle
Soon, tickets will be available for the annual quilt raffle. You can buy tickets for a chance to win this year’s lovely handmade quilt starting on May 1 through May 15. The Tulip Time Office, Holland Visitors Bureau, and Apothecary Gift Shop, where the quilt will also be on display the week of the festival, will also sell tickets. On May 15, the drawing will take place. To win, you don’t have to be there.
Locations for Tulips Brochure
Our lovely Tulip Locations Brochure will show you where to discover tulips in the Holland Area by type and quantity of planted bulbs. It is packed with interesting facts, historical information, and maps.
The CDC, the State of Michigan, and our local health department’s suggestions and guidelines will continue to be followed by Tulip Time, and we will modify our preparations in accordance with their advice.
Here are some tips to plan your visit.
Make your travel arrangements now to Nelis’ Dutch Village and the charming city of Holland, Michigan in time for Tulip Time. Tulip Time 2022 will take place from May 7 through May 15, 2022. Many of the well-known events from previous years are expected to return this year.
The Holland, Michigan, Tulip Time celebration, which celebrates flowers and enjoyment, has drawn visitors from all over the world since 1929. Since the commencement of the festival, Nelis’ Dutch Village and the Nelis family farm before it have been honored to participate.
Holland, Michigan received tulips along with Dutch settlers. At a meeting of the Woman’s Literary Club in 1927, a biology teacher from Holland High School suggested holding a day festival. The concept gained popularity, and the city began selling bulbs to locals for one penny in 1928. This led to the first Tulip Time celebration in 1929. The Detroit News of 1933 reports that Nelis Tulip Farm was used to buy the tulip bulbs during these early years.
The beautiful tulip
Tulips are a spring-blooming flower that only blooms for about 3 to 4 weeks before being replaced by annuals. Many visitors to Nelis’ Dutch Village expect to see tulips there all year round.
Tulips historically came from the Ottoman Empire (present-day Turkey) and were brought to the Netherlands by Dutch traders in the 16th century.
The blossoms grew so well-liked that garden break-ins and bulb thefts became frequent occurrences. A financial bubble known as “Tulip Mania” that occurred in the middle of the sixteenth century resembled the recent crashes of the tech and real estate markets.
Tulips at Nelis’ Dutch Village
Each year, we plant more than 30,000 bulbs in more than 100 different tulip types for Tulip Time. The park is covered in beds with tulips.
While you can see a few lovely tulips from the outside of the park, for a truly unforgettable experience, you need enter the park.
Nelis’ Dutch Village stays open later during Tulip Time to accommodate visitors. During this wonderful week, come early or stay late.
When to Visit
May 7–15, 2022, are Festival days. It starts on May 7 and lasts until May 15 on Sunday.
With the reintroduction of parades, klompen dancers, shows, and performances, Tulip Time 2022 plans to recreate the thrilling event of previous years.
The two busiest days of the festival are always the Saturdays. We strongly advise visiting during the week if you can because you will escape the vast majority of crowds. You will have the best opportunity to see and appreciate the festival’s beauty queen, The Tulip, during the week.
Best Tulip Locations
Right here in Dutch Village, you can find one of the best places to watch tulips. However, we are aware that you’ll want to check out the other stunning tulip displays in the area.
Tulip Time, in contrast to other festivals, takes place all across Holland, Michigan, not simply in a fair park in the city center. Holland’s roadways are lined with Tulip lanes for six kilometres. There are numerous locations where you can see the amazing blooms.
During Tulip Time, Windmill Island Gardens, Riverview Park, and Kollen Park all feature breathtaking tulip displays. These bigger parks feature impressive displays and are less crowded than Centennial Park or Tulip Lane downtown.
Another notable tulip attraction is Veldheer’s Tulip Farm, which is on US-31 north of Nelis’ Dutch Village.
Where is the best festival for tulips?
The Dutchest place on Earth is Holland, Michigan. The city, which is on Lake Michigan and is approximately a 3-hour drive from Detroit, annually hosts one of the biggest and most well-known tulip festivals in the country. Five million blossoming tulips that were planted by the Parks and Recreation Department all throughout the city are blooming during the eight-day festival known as Tulip Time, which also includes parades, concerts, art installations, and traditional Dutch dance performances.
What To Eat
Enjoy traditional Dutch foods like saucijzenbroodjes, or Dutch pigs in a blanket, and buttery krakelingen, which are sweets filled with almond paste. Both are offered by the nearby DeBoer Bakery.
Pro Tip
The busiest times of the week are usually the weekends. If you intend to travel at that time, make sure to reserve your lodging well in advance. See this article for additional details and advice.