Festival Events

Miss America 2008, Kirsten Haglund, will be joining the Holland community during this year’s festival. She will be the special guest speaker during the Tulip Time Festival Luncheon to be held at the Dow Center, Hope College on Wednesday, May 7. A native of Michigan, Kirsten is from Farmington Hills and is currently on a national speaking tour working toward increasing awareness and community action for her Miss American platforms.

This is a wonderful opportunity for residents and the business community of West Michigan to join Miss America for a Pure Michigan luncheon, great networking opportunities, and celebrating one of Michigan’s premier festival destinations.

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Dutch folk tales come alive with storytellers from Dutch History Live. These storytellers have traveled nationally, entertaining audiences of all ages with educational, interactive, and humorous stories.

www.dutchhistorylive.com

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NEW LOCATION - Sixth Street Stage
6th St. & College Ave., East of Window on the Waterfront Park

Thursday, June 19th - 6pm Gates Open, 7:30 Concert Starts

“Singin' and Scattin’ with the Symphony”
Join us in June for the annual Petal Pops Concert, performed by the Holland Symphony Orchestra. This year’s event will swing you into a summer evening full of lazy jazz and the unique styling of Grammy Nominated Margaret Carlson. Margaret Carlson has been compared to Julie Andrews and Maureen McGovern, with her elegant musical style and on-stage presence. Margaret will scat through the evening with exceptional arrangements of your favorite pieces from some of our greatest American composers.

Admission: Adults $15.00, Seniors $12.00, Children $5, Family $35.

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8:10am – 5K
8:20am – 8K
9:00am – 1K Kids Fun Run

Register online at www.signmeup.com/59482.

If you would like to mail in your entry click here for a printable version: http://www.tuliptime.com/files/Tri-Fold%20Flyer.pdf

Come, RUN, and stay for the day! Kick off the first day of Tulip Time with a 5K, 8K, Kids Fun Run 1K through the beautiful, color-filled, Tulip Lanes of Holland, Michigan. Beginning at Christ Memorial Church this family fun event will get your heart rate up and please your senses as you wind through the Historic District of downtown Holland, filled with thousands of beautiful blooming tulips and flowering trees. Unwind by enjoying a stroll through the Art & Craft Fair, visiting our Kinderplaats kids event or taking in the magnificent talents of Dutch Dancers, klompen their heels to the sounds of traditional Dutch Folk music.

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Enjoy over 100 handmade quilts by local artisans. The quilt show is an annual favorite with new and antique quilts each year. Vote for your favorite!

Saturday, May 3 9am - 5pm
Monday, May 5 9am - 5pm
Tuesday, May 6 9am - 5pm
Wednesday, May 7 9am - 5pm
Thursday, May 8 9am - 8pm
Friday, May 9 9am - 5pm
Saturday, May 10 9am - 12pm

Purchase Tickets Today!
Tickets can be purchased at the event.
Groups of 15 or more please call 1.800.822.2770 to purchase tickets.

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Full Hours:
Friday, May 2 5pm - 11pm
Saturday, May 3 9am - 11pm
Sunday, May 4 12pm - 9pm
Monday, May 5 2pm - 9pm
Tuesday, May 6 2pm - 9pm
Wednesday, May 7 11am - 2pm & 3:30 - 10pm
Thursday, May 8 11am - 2pm & 3:30 - 10pm
Friday, May 9 11am - 11pm
Saturday, May 10 9am - 2pm

Minimum Ticket Purchase at Door

Option A - At Door Ticket Purchasing
Tickets purchased at door can be used towards any carnival ride. Does not include food or games.
$10* per person
$25 per family (up to 6 family members)

Option B - Wristbands
Wristbands can be used towards unlimited use of any carnival ride. Does not include food or games.
$17* wristbands - Weekdays
$20* wristbands - Weekends

*Minimum purchase at door does not apply to parents accompanying a child 17 and under.

Discount coupons are available at: www.playworldamusements.com
Click on "About Us" and go under "Discount" for $3 off ticket or wristband purchase.

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5pm - 11pm

$10 minimum ticket purchase per person to enter.

For a discount coupon visit www.playworldamusements.com and then click on "About Us" and go under "Discount"

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Over 130 exhibitors, located in the center of town, provide a variety of fine arts and original crafts at the 8th annual Tulip Time Art & Craft Fair. FREE.

Saturday, May 3 - 9am - 5pm
Sunday, May 4 - 11am - 5pm

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THE FIREWORKS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED FOR THE 2008 TULIP TIME FESTIVAL.

Friday, May 2 (raindate: Saturday, May 3)

Live Band - 6:30pm - 10pm

Fireworks - 10pm

Live Band - 10:30pm - 11pm

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Family fun for children of all ages! Musical entertainment, arts, crafts, animals, petting zoo and much more! Children 2-12 $5. Adults FREE! Saturday, May 3 10am - 6pm Sunday, May 4 12pm - 6pm Purchase Tickets Today!
Tickets can be purchased at the event.
Groups of 15 or more please call 1.800.822.2770 to purchase tickets.

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An entertaining introduction to the Tulip Time Festival and Holland provided by a friendly, Dutch costumed guide. Travel through tulip lanes, Holland’s historic district, beautiful city parks and a unique downtown area. Tickets are sold on a same-day basis, beginning 30 minutes prior to the first run. Tickets are available only from the Trolley Booth, located on the northeast corner of Centennial Park. Trolleys only run during the morning on parade days. Tours depart approximately every half hour and are 75 minutes in length. Some Trolleys are handicapped accessible. Adults $12 Children (under 12) $5, Lapsitters FREE.

Please note: In the event that the Kinderparade is postponed to Friday, Trolleys will only run 9-11:30 am on Friday, May 9.

Saturday, May 3 9am - 5pm
Sunday, May 4 11am - 5pm
Monday, May 5 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday, May 6 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday, May 7 9am - 11:30am
Thursday, May 8 9am - 11:30am
Friday, May 9 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday, May 10 9am - 11am

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