Streets around the town square and in the parade staging area are closed to vehicle traffic during the festival. Most events and activities at our Tulip Time Festival are within walking distance of a three-block radius of the town square. Golf cart shuttles are available for your convenience for $1 per ride or $4 per day when pre-ordered. You may also purchase passes the day of the festival from a golf cart shuttle driver or at the ticket booth. Golf carts pick up and drop off passengers at designated sites only.

Shuttle hours: 10 am – 2 pm and 4 pm – 8 pm. During the festival, a schedule of events and locator map will be available from the information centers.

We encourage visitors to use the designated pay parking lots on the west side of town (Exit 40 from Hwy. 163) on Friday and Saturday. Cost is $8 per vehicle and includes a free shuttle to the festival area. Another lot on the southeast side of town (Exit 44 from Hwy. 163) is available on Saturday. There are free shuttles from these lots to the downtown area. View maps online atwww.pellatuliptime.com/parking

Limited handicap parking is available on a first–come, first–served basis at the Pella Public Library parking lot with access from Liberty Street. Walking is a part of the festival! Please be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

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Marion County Conservation Parks Roberts Creek Park – Lake Red Rock, 135 sites available Marion County Park – Knoxville, 99 sites available Cordova Park – Lake Red Rock, 7 cabins, no camping – reservations required.Reservations: www.mycountyparks.com

State ParkElk Rock State Park – Lake Red Rock, 87 sites availableReservations: www.iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com

Lake Red Rock Campgrounds (Army Corps of Engineers) Howell Station, 143 sites available Ivan’s, 21 sites available North Overlook, 54 sites available Wallashuck, 83 sites available Whitebreast, 128 sites available Reservations 877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov; up to 180 days in advance but must be at least twodays prior to arrival.

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LodgingPella AmericInn Hotel & Suites 641-621-1421 Baymont Inn & Suites 641-628-0085 Country Inn & Suites 641-620-1111 Dutch Mill Inn 641-628-1060 Royal Amsterdam Hotel 877-954-8400 Super 8 855-873-8181

Grinnell – 35 miles northeast of Pella

Carriage House B&B 641-236-7520 Country Inn & Suites 641-236-9600

Knoxville – 14 miles southwest of Pella

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites 641-828-6100 Super 8 Motel 641-828-8808

Lynnville – 20 miles northeast of Pella

Linden House B&B 641-527-2305

Montezuma – 30 miles northeast of Pella

Cozy Country Inn 641-623-5505

Newton – 30 miles north of Pella

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites 641-792-8100

Oskaloosa – 16 miles southeast of Pella

Budget Inn 641-673-8333 McNeill Stone Mansion B&B 641-673-4348Super 8 641-812-2253

8 am Vermeer Corporation Museum Tours (8 am – 4 pm) Pella Rolscreen Depot Museum (8 am – 5 pm) 9 am Pella City Tours (9 am – 4:30 pm) A $5 | Y $3 10 am Historical Village Tours (10 am – 5 pm) A $15 | Y $5 | Under 5 free Quilt Show (10 am – 6 pm) $5 6 pm Kids Fun Run 7 pm Klompen Classic 5K run/walk $25 thru April 30 | $30 on race day 8 am Vermeer Corporation Museum Tours (8 am – 4 pm) Pella Rolscreen Depot Museum (8 am – 8 pm) 8:30 am Dutch Masters Antique Auto Display (8:30 am – 7:30 pm) Pella City Tours (8:30 am – 12:15 pm) A $5 | Y $3 9 am Antique Implement Display (9 am – 7 pm) Dutch Craft Market (9 am – 7 pm) Historical Village Tours (9 am – 6 pm) A $15 | Y $5 | Under 5 free Pella Garden Club Flower Show (9 am – 6 pm)10 am Golf Cart Shuttle (10 am – 2 pm) $ Quilt Show (10 am – 6 pm) $5 The Reluctant Pioneer, Pella Opera House $5 Tuttle Cabin (10 am – 2 pm) $ Dutch Demos (10 – 11 am) $5 10:30 am Entertainment begins backstage Tulip Toren (10:30 am – 12:30 pm) 11 am Inflatable Rides (Friday 11 am – 7 pm) $ Tombstone Trials, Pella Opera House (Thurs only) A $15 | Y $5 52nd St.: Music of Billy Joel, Pella Opera House (Fri only) A $20 | Y $1211:30 am Veteran’s Museum (11:30 am – 2 pm) Noon Organ Recitals in the Dutch Tradition de Kinderhoek (Kids Corner, Friday noon – 8 pm) $ Fire House Museum (noon – 2 pm) 1 pm Grandstand Show (1 – 2:30 pm) $7 bleachers| $5 park side 2:30 pm Parade (2:30 – 4 pm) 4 pm Golf Cart Shuttle Resumes (4 – 8 pm) $ Pella City Tours resume (4 – 6 pm) A $5 | Y $3 Fire House Museum (4 – 8 pm) 4:30 pm Tiptoe Through the Tulips with Davis Folkerts on the Barton Theatre Organ, Pella Opera House (Thurs Only) $55 pm Tractor Rodeo 6:30 pm Tombstone Trials, Pella Opera House (Thurs only) A $15 | Y $5 52nd St.: Music of Billy Joel, Pella Opera House (Fri only) A $20 | Y $12 7 pm Grandstand Show (7 – 8:30 pm) 8:30 pm Lighted Parade (8:30 – 9:45 pm)

7 am Fly–in Breakfast (7 – 10 am) A $8 | Y $6 8 am Pella Rolscreen Depot Museum (8 am – 8 pm) 8:30 am Dutch Masters Antique Auto Display (8:30 am – 7:30 pm) Pella City Tours (8:30 am – 12:15 pm) A $5 | Y $3 9 am Antique Implement Display (9 am – 7 pm) Dutch Craft Market (9 am – 7 pm) Historical Village Tours (9 am – 6 pm) A $15 | Y $5 | Under 5 free Pella Garden Club Flower Show (9 am – 6 pm) Vermeer Corporation Museum (9 am – 1 pm) 10 am Golf Cart Shuttle (10 am – 2 pm) $ Quilt Show (10 am – 6 pm) $5 Tuttle Cabin (10 am – 2 pm) $5 de Kinderhoek (Kids Corner, 10 am – 6 pm) $ Dutch Demos (10 – 11 am) $5 The Reluctant Pioneer, Pella Opera House $5 10:30 am Entertainment begins backstage Tulip Toren (10:30 am – 12:30 pm) 11 am Inflatable Rides (11 am – 7 pm) $ Steel Pans, Pella Opera House A $15 | Y $5 11:30 am Veteran's Museum (11:30 am – 2 pm) Noon Organ Recitals in the Dutch Tradition Fire House Museum (noon – 2 pm) 1 pm Grandstand Show (1 pm – 2:30 pm) $7 bleachers | $5 park side 2:30 pm Parade (2:30 – 4 pm) 4 pm Golf Cart Shuttle resumes (4 – 8 pm) $ Pella City Tours resume (4 – 6 pm) A $5 | Y $3 Fire House Museum (4 – 8 pm)4:30 pm Tiptoe Through the Tulips with Davis Folkerts on the Barton Theatre Organ, Pella Opera House $5 5 pm Tractor Rodeo6:30 pm Steel Pans, Pella Opera House A $15 | Y $5 7 pm Grandstand Show (7 – 8:30 pm) $3 8:30 pm Lighted Parade (8:30 – 9:45 pm)

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To make the most of your Pella Tulip Time Festival experience, order your tickets in advance online, beginning November 5, 2018 at:

www.pellatuliptime.com/ticketsOr contact the Pella Historical Society and Museums for more information: 641-628-4311. Advance ticket sales end April 12, 2019. Due to the nature of outdoor festivals, tickets will not be refunded or exchanged once purchased.

We look forward to seeing you at Tulip Time 2019!

Discover the Dutch!Tulip Time 2019May 2, 3, & 4, 2019

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What peopleare saying

We were there for the first time! The tulips were BEAUTIFUL!!! --Jen

The tulips are so beautiful. Remembering my visit to Pella's Tulip Time with my Dutch cousins. We had such a wonderful time, and the tulips were amazingly beautiful. As beautiful as the tulips were, it was the celebration of heritage that really made the weekend special. --Mickey

Family Street Scrubbing is how we finished off our Day two of Tulip Time --Nikki

Yes my BFF n I went Tiptoeing through the TULIPS!! This is our 2nd time here and absolutely loved everything. The people are so friendly and there was alot to do. The variety of foods was fantastic. Absolutely loved the Bakeries and of course the Dutch letters. --Starla

We love all the different types of Tulips!! And the lighted parade is so awesome!! The music Saturday night was the best!! Enjoyed every minute of the festive!! --Mary

Great museum. I have been there twice. This year bringing extended family I love it so much. Not only is it beautiful and well maintained but during tulip festival you get to see much of the place in action with live demonstrations. I'm an adult but kid at heart and find it to be worth my yearly drive down it has become a personal tradition like a holiday for me. Tulips, baked goods, and historical atmosphere. --Kyle

Quilt Show 10 am – 6 pm Wed – SatPella Community Center

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Discover the DutchMay 2,3, & 4, 2019Pella, Iowa

Pella Historical Village Museum & Vermeer Windmill Tour 90 minutes $15 adult | $5 youth (5-18) | Under 5 free10 am – 5 pm | Wed | 9 am – 6 pm | Thurs - SatThe Vermeer Windmill, at 126 feet, anchors this 23 building complex. The mill is the largest working windmill in the United States. All windmill tours are assigned a specific time; be sure to get your “Fast Pass” timed ticket at either the North Gate or the Gift Shop. The Historical Village & Vermeer Windmill ticket includes a guided tour of the Vermeer Windmill (including the grinding and observation level) as well as the Wyatt Earp House, the Werkplaats, Van Spanckeren’s General Store, Beason – Blommers Grist Mill, Dutch Bakery, and more than 45,000 tulips planted throughout the village! Craft demonstrations throughout the day include: Woodcarving; Rope-Making; Needlework; Blacksmithing; Hindeloopen Painting; Quilting; Wooden Shoe Production; Rug-Braiding; Spinning; and Dutch Letter-Baking (Bakery 9 am-Noon, Thurs-Sat). Tours begin at the north gate. Pella City Tour 45 minutes $5 adult | $3 youth (5-18)9 am – 4:30 pm | Wed8:30 am – 12:15 pm & 4 pm – 6 pm | Thurs – SatTake a narrated open–air wagon tour of Pella! A spieler (guide) will point out Pella’s many highlights as you travel past tulip gardens and historical landmarks. Scholte House Museum*Currently under restoration*The original home of Dominie H.P. Scholte, the founder of Pella. Scholte had promised his wife Maria he would build her a house like the elegant Dutch home they left behind in the Netherlands. He kept his promise and built this lovely mansion for her. The house features the personal belongings of the Scholte family. Located behind the house are the Scholte Gardens featuring two life-sized bronze statues among almost 50,000 tulips. Please check our website, www.pellahistorical.org, for restoration updates. Tuttle Cabin 10 am - 2 pm | 608 Lincoln Street (2 blocks north of square) | $ The Thomas F. and Nancy Tuttle Log House is the oldest building in Pella. This “birthplace of Pella” is the cabin where Dominie Scholte purchased land that became the heart of Pella. The cabin is a wood, 1.5 story ‘single-pen’ (one room dwelling) constructed in 1843 with walls made of square hewn, walnut logs about 6 x 6 inches. For more information go to: Historicpellatrust.org. Fire House Museum Noon – 2 pm & 4-8 pm | Thurs – SatThe reconstructed 1882 building houses an antique fire engine and memorabilia, as well as a cold, desolate jail. Pella Rolscreen Depot Museum 20 minutes 8 am – 5 pm | Wed8 am – 8 pm | Thurs – SatListed on the National Register of Historic Places, discover railroad memorabilia from the building’s days as an important stop on the railroad system as well as historical documents of the Rolscreen Company from its move to Pella in 1926 through today’s Pella Corporation. Vermeer Corporation Museum 30 – 60 minutes, self-guided8 am – 4 pm | Wed – Fri9 am – 1 pm | Sat of Tulip Time onlyThe Vermeer Museum reflects the company’s seven decades of growth from a family farm and business to a global corporation through exhibits and displays! Parking available at no charge. Veteran’s Museum 11:30 am – 2 pm | Memorial BuildingSponsored by the VFW/American Legion, discover artifacts from the Civil War through Operation Desert Storm with most items donated by Pella citizens.

Check out the backstage of the Tulip Toren for a variety of performances begining at 10:30 am. Dutchesses 11:15 am | North side of Tulip Toren Noon | Intersection of Franklin & Broadway 6 pm | Vermeer Windmill High school girls perform Dutch songs and dances. Dutch Family Singers Performances throughout the day Listen and watch Dutch songs and traditional dances in a variety of downtown locations throughout the day. Including performances at noon in front of the information windmill. Meet Our Local Celebrities Queen and Court | 10-11 am | Thurs & Fri | In front of theVermeer WindmillDominie & Maria | 10:30-11:30 am | Thurs-Sat | Scholte House, east garden gateWyatt Earp | 9:30 am-10:15 am | Thurs-Sat | Earp House Sinterklaas | 12:30-1:30 pm | Thurs-Sat | KlokkenspelGet your photo with local stars at one of our special “meet and greet” sessions!Organ Recitals in the Dutch Tradition Noon | Second Reformed Church (1 block south of Square) In the tradition of Netherlands noontime organ recitals, Dr. Davis Folkerts presents a recital of classic organ music at noon each day of Tulip Time. Central College students and guest organists are also featured. All are welcome! Pella High School Orchestra Strolling Strings 10:30 am | North side of the Tulip Toren 11:30 am | Klokkenspel Courtyard 11:30 am | Memorial Building (during Dutch Lunch) Members of the Pella Community High School Orchestra perform Dutch songs and classical music on violin, viola, cello and bass. (Weather permitting) Thurs & Fri Only. Tiptoe Through the Tulips with Davis Folkerts on the Barton Theatre Organ 4:30 pm | Thurs & Sat | Pella Opera House | $5 Delight to the sounds of the Barton Theatre Organ, brought to life in a 45-minute program of music, some of which will be played as accompaniment to a short silent film! Performed by Pella’s very own Davis Folkerts, an accomplished organist and Professor Emeritus from the Music Department of Central College.

PerformancesMuseums & Tours The Reluctant Pioneer - the story of

Maria Scholte 40 min 10 am | Thurs, Fri, & Sat | Pella Opera House | $5 New this year, the Opera House’s Great Hall will be transformed into Maria Scholte’s living room for this unique experience. The Reluctant Pioneer is a must-see! A thoroughly enjoyable one-woman live production by Beverly Graves, bringing to life Pella's "first lady," Maria Scholte. Catch an exciting glimpse of this important figure from Pella's pioneer days. Tombstone Trial: The Iowa Connection 11 & 6:30 pm | Thurs | Pella Opera House | $15 adult or $5 youth (5-18) Two sets of brothers, growing up 50 miles apart in Iowa, meet at the O.K. Corral. One set lives; the other doesn’t. Local actors bring the story of Wyatt Earp's murder trial to life in Pella, the boyhood home of the Earps. Surprisingly, Iowa has many connections to the famous shootout. Join us for this radio play where the Earp Brothers and their friend Doc Holliday are brought before a court of law and charged with murdering the McLaury Brothers and Billy Clanton. 52nd Street and the Music of Billy Joel 11 am & 6:30 pm | Fri | Pella Opera House | $20 adult or $12 youth (5-18)It’s “Still Rock-n-Roll” when 52nd St. comes to town! Walt Wise's 52nd St. performs all the BIG HITS of the legendary Billy Joel. From rockers like “Big Shot” and “You May Be Right” to ballads like “Just the Way You Are” to perennial favorites like “Piano Man” there’s something for everyone! Vocalist/Multi-instrumentalist Walt Wise has performed nationally and internationally for such names as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Caesars Palace, Harrahs, the US Air Force & Navy, etc. Come out and sing along to your favorite Billy Joel Classic Hits! Central College Flying Pans Steel Band 11 am & 6:30 pm | Sat | Pella Opera House | $15 adult or $5 youth (5-18)The Flying Pans will perform energetic and soothing sounds of the steel drum featuring calypso, soca, Latin, jazz and rock. Don’t miss the return of this upbeat musical group to the Opera House!

26th Annual Klompen Classic 5K Run/WalkWednesday | May 1 6 pm | Kids’ Classic Fun Run | FREE 7 pm | 5K | $25 through April 30, $30 on race day Register now at www.crossroadspella.org and cross the finish line to help others!For more information call 641-628-1212 Dutch Demos Memorial Building | $5 adult | $2 youth (5-18) 10 am | Thursday - Saturday Three short programs feature:• Dutch Delights – Learn about authentic foods from The Netherlands and enjoy free samples! • Dress Like the Dutch – Audience members will model Dutch costumes and all will learn about the types of dress and provinces in The Netherlands. • Meet the Burgemeister! - The town’s honorary mayor shares stories about our three-day festival. de Kinderhoek (Kids Corner) Noon – 8 pm | Friday 10 am – 6 pm | Saturday Northeast corner of Central Park Young children enjoy play, crafts and activities in Central Park. Day pass wristband. Dutch Craft Market 9 am – 7 pm | West Market Park Stroll through West Market Park and enjoy 100+ booths filled with a wide variety of shopping delights. West Market Park Playground/Inflatable Rides 11 am – 7 pm | Friday & Saturday Fee for inflatables West Market Park. Free wooden playground with inflatables nearby

Fly–In Breakfast 7 am – 10 am | Saturday | $8 Adult | $6 Children Pella Municipal Airport Antique, classic, experimental and corporate aircrafton display. Breakfast served by Pella UnitedMethodist Church. Tractor Rodeo 5 pm | West side of square/Broadway St. Watch as drivers test their skills and abilities on antique tractors in an obstacle course, slow race, tractor balancing and more!

ActivitiesTulip Avenue in Central Park andSunken Gardens Park The City of Pella plants 104,000 tulips throughout these two parks in celebration of Pella’s Dutch heritage. Especially vibrant and colorful is the Tulip Avenue in Central Park which runs from the North fountain to the center of the park. An immense variety of tulips are showcased along this sidewalk.Fair Haven Memorial Garden Originally planted in 1947 with the donation of tulip bulbs from Holland provided in gratitude for aid sent by the city of Pella after World War II, today these gardens feature over 13,000 tulips planted in 17 beds provided by the Pella Garden Club and maintained by the Marion County Master Gardeners. The Garden also contains two monuments listing over 800 local veterans who served in WWII. Located five blocks southeast of the downtown square at the corner of East Third and Union Streets, the public is invited to view these lovely tulips. Pella Garden Club 57th Annual Flower Show 9 am – 6 pm | Scholte Church (Historical Village) Featuring over 60 arrangements with tulips used in all fresh designs. Flowers grace antique furnishings of four vintage houses and a replica of Dominie Scholte’s 19th century church. Tulip bulbs from Holland can be ordered at the flower show. Klokkenspel Enjoy the 147-bell carillon as you watch figures tell of Pella’s early history or see a series of popular Tulip Time displays. The five bronze bells at the top were cast in Holland. Normal yearly performance times are 11 am, 1, 3, 5 and 9 pm with additional performances during Tulip Time. Dutch Masters Antique Auto Display 8:30 am – 7:30 pm | Wells Fargo Bank Parking Lot Car buffs will love these antique cars on display. Red Rock Threshers Antique Implement Display 9 am – 7 pm | Franklin St. west of the square &West 2nd St. between Franklin & Liberty Antique tractors and equipment on display.Quilt Show - NEW LOCATION! 10 am – 6 pm Wed – Sat $5 | Pella Community Center Located on the 2nd floor, 1.5 blocks south of square. Use the entrance off the alley on the north side of the building. Handicapped entrance and elevator available on east side. Over 100 quilts from Pella Area Quilt Guild as well as a raffle quilt and gift shop.

DisplaysOne of the highlights of our Tulip Time Festival is the parades! We feature two parades on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, an afternoon parade at 2:30 pm and alighted evening parade at 8:30 pm. The best way to see the parade is from the Grandstand! A Grandstand ticket will not only provide you with a seat for the parade, but a perfect seat for viewing the Grandstand show, which begins 90 minutes prior to parade time. Park tickets are also available, providing some shaded seating and an excellent option for our guests in wheelchairs and walker seats. The afternoon Grandstand show features Dutch dancing and singing, Parade of Provinces (Dutch costume style show), presentation of the Queen and her Court, the famous street scrubbing and more. Grandstand seats are free for the evening parade!

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Our evening Feesthouden show features special entertainment each night on the Tulip Toren stage. Feesthouden begins at 7 p.m.

and ends with our lighted evening Volks parade. Thursday – Bridge WorshipBridge Worship is an exciting and passionate worship band with one focus: spirit-lead praise. Join us for worship as the community of Pella celebrates the faith that first brought its founders to America. Bridge Worship is based in Ottumwa, Iowa, as the worship team for The Bridge Church. The Bridge Church was planted in 2007 by Third Church in Pella and in 10 years has seen God move in incredible ways as we invite people into a life-changing journey with Jesus. We believe that God has called us to Rebuild, Repair, and Restore the city of Ottumwa and surrounding communities.

Friday – Pella City BandThe Pella City Band has been performing concerts in Central Park for over 130 years. At the age of 15, James Murray Cox entered the Civil War as a drummer who returned home after being captured and imprisoned at the notorious Andersonville Prison. Cox was a Pella Band Master who founded the Cox Light Infantry Band in the 1880s. Pella’s first bandstand was a rather ornate, circular, two-story wooden structure erected in the center of the park during the summer of 1887. After the initial concert on July 6 the Pella newspaper reported: “The band expects to give open air concerts every Saturday evening, which we think is a fine thing, and will tend very much in giving our city a metropolitan appearance.” The wooden bandstand was replaced with a new brick bandstand on the north side of the square in 1922, which was named in honor of James Murray Cox. This bandstand was ultimately superseded by the current Tulip Tower and stage, which were dedicated in May 1968. Regular city band concerts are still held on Thursday nights in June and July.

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Evening Feesthouden Entertainment

Food is a big part of our festival! There are many options for dining: street vendors featuring Dutch specialty treats and more; local restaurants offering a variety of menu options; and the following options:

Memorial Building – Dutch Lunch Serving buffet style | 11:30 am – 2 pm | Thurs - Sat | $10 per person Enjoy a Dutch lunch featuring Dutch spiced beef, hutspot, snijboontjes, pea soup and more. Entertainment by the Pella High School Strolling Strings (Thursday and Friday). Relax in our air-conditioned building and enjoy some Dutchness. Visit the Veteran’s Museum with artifacts from the Civil War through Operation Desert Storm.Central College – Dutch Dinner Show 5 pm | Thurs & Fri | $15 per person Enjoy a traditional Dutch meal prepared by the award-winning Central College Catering. Entertainment by the Tulip Queen and Court (Thurs) and Dutch Family Singers (Fri) and information on the menu and The Netherlands provided during the meal. Cash bar available. Reservations required. Transportation from the main exhibit to the college not provided. It is a 4-5 block walk to the college.Trinity Reformed Church 407 Franklin Street, 641-628-2714 10:30 am – 1 pm | Thurs & Fri | $10 per person Advanced reservations available for groups of 20 or more. Ham or roast beef, mashed potatoes, beans, roll, desserts and drinks. Located one block east of the Historical Village. Motor coaches receive free parking when making meal reservations in advance. Handicap accessible.

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