2021 Tulip Festival Road Race
2021-05-15 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Windmill Park Farmers Market, 209 Arizona Ave NW, Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
Make plans to participate in the annual Tulip Festival Road Race, held on Saturday, May 15 at 8 a.m. The race begins at Windmill Park and consists of a 5k and 10k run and one-mile walk.
Follow the website link to get registered: REGISTER TODAY
2021 Road Race Registration information
Registration includes t-shirt, cinch bag, finishers medal and a fun vibrant race day experience.

All participants should be checked in and ready as events begin at 8am. Line up will be at 7:55am for National Anthem
Awards for 5k at 9am with 10k to follow in Windmill Park

Awards:

Top 3 overall male and female
Top 2 per age group male and female

Age Groups:

13 and under
14-17
18-24
25-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80+

Awards for 5k at 9am with 10k to follow in Windmill Park

2021 Tour de Tulips Bike Ride
2021-05-15 08:00 - 11:00 | Stadscentrum, 207 Central Avenue NE, Orange City, 51041, United States
2021 Tour de Tulips bike ride from Orange City to Maurice for the fly-in breakfast
REGISTER TODAY

The ride starts at Stadscentrum in downtown Orange City and will take place rain or shine
Cost is $30 for fly-in breakfast ride
Distance: 21 miles (round-trip) to airport and back
Sag support provided for the ride to the Sioux County Regional Airport
Opportunities to divert to the Vogel Old Mill on your return trip
Fly-in breakfast riders should register before May 8 to ensure your receipt of backpack, water bottle, and Tulip Festival coupon book.
Packet pickup and last-minute registration in person on Friday, May 14 5-7pm or Saturday, May 15 6:30-7:30am at West Side Windmill Park
A changing area will be available to riders following the event for anyone wanting to stay and enjoy the local festivities afterwards.

2022 Tulip Queen Pageant
2021-11-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Knight Center, 216 Michigan Avenue SW, Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
Photo Courtesy of: Lauren McDonald Film and Photo
The 2022 Tulip Queen Pageant will be held Monday, Nov. 22 at the Knight Center. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the event will begin at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $5 for all attendees, regardless of age or whether they choose to vote.
Get your tickets here:

Candidates for the 2022 Tulip Queen include: Maren Beaty, daughter of Craig and Shannon Beaty, Chloe Bilby, daughter of Joe & Becky Bilby, Catharine J Hummel, daughter of Patrick & Julia Hummel, Naomi Mellema, daughter of Matt and Kristin Mellema, and Kate Van Der Werff, daughter of Jeff and Kara Van Der Werff.
Tulip Queen candidates will give presentations on Orange City and will be interviewed by both the judges and emcees of the event. Attendees will have the opportunity to cast their vote for the 2022 Tulip Queen during the pageant. The 2022 Tulip Queen will be crowned as a conclusion to the event.

2022 Night Show Auditions
2022-01-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-01-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-01-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Town Hall, 125 Central Ave SE, Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
The 2022 Night Show is MAMMA MIA! Open auditions will be held for all positions. We want you to come and try out to be a part of this fantastic show. Auditions will be held in the lower level of Town Hall in Orange City.
Auditions will be open on Monday, Jan 10 from 6-9 pm, Tuesday, Jan. 11 from 6-9 pm, and Thursday, Jan 13 from 6-8 pm. Interested parties age 18 and up are invited to audition. You do not need to prepare any material prior to auditioning.

2022 Night Show ticket sales
2022-01-17 00:00 - 2022-05-21 20:00 | Tulip Festival Office, 509 8th Street SE, Orange City, 51041, United States
Tickets for the 2022 Tulip Festival Night Show, MAMMA MIA!, will be on sale starting Monday, January 17, 2022. Tickets will be available at the Orange City Chamber Office starting at 8:00 a.m. that day. An option to buy online is also available this year and can be purchased here: ONLINE TICKETS (octulipfestival.com/tickets). Tickets are available for $25 each.
In addition to the May 18-21 lineup of showings with a start time of 8:00 p.m., there will be two additional shows this year, taking place on Monday and Tuesday, May 16 and 17. The Monday and Tuesday shows will begin at a special time, 6:30 p.m.
Boasting a long history, the Tulip Festival Night Show is a must-see attraction for all ages. The show will be performed in the Orange City Town Hall, located at 125 Central Ave SE in Orange City.

2022 Tulip Festival Extravaganza
2022-03-23 11:30 - 13:00 | Prairie Winds Event Center, 908 8th Street SE, Orange City, 51041, United States
The annual Orange City Tulip Festival Extravaganza will be held Wednesday, March 23, at Prairie Winds Event Center. The event features a luncheon starting at 11:30 a.m. with the program to follow during which the costumes for the 2022 Tulip Queen and Court are revealed and the 2022 parade marshals will be introduced.
The 2022 Tulip Court will also present their traveling road show for the first time. The road show, which the festival royalty wrote and will present to various organizations, schools, and residential care facilities this spring, tells of the events and attractions at Tulip Festival and gives a detailed overview of their costumes.
Members of the 2022 Tulip Court are Queen Naomi Mellema, daughter of Matt and Kristin Mellema, court members Maren Beaty, daughter of Craig and Shannon Beaty, Chloe Bilby, daughter of Joe & Becky Bilby, Catharine Hummel, daughter of Patrick & Julia Hummel, and Kate Van Der Werff, daughter of Jeff and Kara Van Der Werff.
An additional highlight will be a “teaser” of the upcoming Tulip Festival Night Show production of MAMMA MIA! The cast has been tirelessly rehearsing the show and some members will be present to share the progress with attendees.
Tickets are $20 and are available now at the Tulip Festival Windmill Office on Hwy 10, by calling 712-707-4510 or by clicking the ticket image below. A livestream of the event will also be available.

Adult Dutch Dance Practices
2022-04-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-04-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-04-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-05-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-05-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-05-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Town Hall, 125 Central Ave SE, Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
The Tulip Festival Steering Committee invites adults, college-age and older, to participate in the Adult Dutch Dance portion of this year’s Straat Feest. Both new and returning dancers are welcome and encouraged to join. The Dutch Dancers, or Volksdansparen, have been a part of the Tulip Festival Straat Feest for decades. Adult Dutch Dance Practice dates are set for six Monday evenings, beginning in April. The dates include April 11, 18, 25, as well as May 2, 9, & 16. Each practice will be held from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. at the Orange City Town Hall. Authentic Dutch costumes are required for participants. If you’re new to the group, we encourage you to come to all of the practices. If you are a returner, feel free to join us as your schedule permits, but we’d love to have everyone on the final Monday before Tulip Festival. Questions? Contact Kris McDonald at 712.541.3636 or via email: kmcdonal@nwciowa.edu or signup to join

Senior Dutch Dance
2022-05-03 07:15 - 07:45, 2022-05-04 07:15 - 07:45, 2022-05-10 07:15 - 07:45, 2022-05-11 07:15 - 07:45, 2022-05-17 07:15 - 07:45, 2022-05-18 07:15 - 07:45
TULIP FESTIVAL 2022 – SR. DUTCH DANCE
The 2022 Tulip Festival is right around the corner. The Executive Steering Committee and individual committees have been busy planning and preparing for this year’s Tulip Festival and it’s time to start thinking about Sr. Dutch dancing. The Sr. Dutch dance group is historically the largest group in the annual straat feest and I just want to take this opportunity to encourage you to encourage your sons and/or daughters the importance of participating. Tulip Festival is an opportunity for your children to give back to a community that supports them through their education and extracurricular activities. Dutch dance is a small commitment with a big impact in the festival. The Dutch dancers perform each day before the afternoon parade. The experiences they have now will be memories for years to come. For students that are worried there is not enough time to change into their band uniforms before the parade, there IS plenty of time to change if they are involved in the parade. MOC-FV 7th/8th and high school band members are allowed to wear their band uniforms as their Dutch costumes.

What to Wear:
Girls: Dutch Hat, Dutch Costume, wooden shoes (MOC-FV Jr High flags may wear their uniform for a girl’s costume)
Guys: Dutch Hat, Dutch Costume, wooden shoes (MOC-FV 7th/8th grade and High school band members may wear their uniform for a costume)
If you need a costume:

Denise De Vries has some costumes available for boys and girls on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call Denise Work: 737-4221 Home 737-4725
OC swap and Facebook are great resources for finding costumes also.

Please note the days and times for practice. Please try to be at as many practices as possible

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
Tues., May 3 at 7:15 am-7:45 am
Wed., May 4 at 7:15 am-7:45 am
Tues., May 10 at 7:15 am-7:45 am
Wed., May 11 at 7:15 am-7:45 am

These practices will all be held in the Orange City Elementary Gym. MOC-FV Jr. High and High school students will be able to ride the shuttle buses to their buildings at 7:50 am. OCCS students will be able to walk to their school.

Tues., May 17 at 7:15 am-7:45 am
Wed., May 18 at 7:15 am-7:45 am

These two practices will be held downtown. Meet at the corner of Northwestern Bank. Bring your wooden shoes to the downtown practices.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Thursday, May 19
Friday, May 20
Saturday, May 21

Meet on the street on the north side of Northwestern bank at 12:45. Straatfeest starts at 1:00
You will perform two times. The first will be in the block between Hands Around the World gift shop and Brad’s Breads and the second time in the block between Sioux County Treasurer and the City Hall.

If you have questions, please call: Deb Walter 441-2044

81st Orange City Tulip Festival
2022-05-18 - 2022-05-21 | Orange City, Iowa, Orange City, 51041
Join us in 2022 on May 18-21!

Ride Night
2022-05-18 18:00 - 22:30 | Orange City, Iowa, Orange City, 51041
Carnival Wristband Ride Night
The Carnival Midway offers a unique blend of spectacular rides. Ride them all and then run back in line for your favorites! Tickets are available at the Midway.
Presale Voucher tickets for a Ride Night Wristband for the Wednesday Night Ride Night during Tulip Festival will be available at the Chamber/Tulip Festival Windmill Office on Hwy 10 during normal business hours. Cost for the wristband voucher will be $20 during the presale, skip the long lines and get wristband voucher ahead of time for wristband ride night on Wednesday, May 18th.
Time
Open at 6 p.m. on Wednesday (Wristband Ride Night)

2023 Tulip Court Election
2022-10-05 12:00 - 19:00 | Stadscentrum, 207 Central Avenue NE, Orange City, 51041, United States
The 2023 Tulip Court Election will take place on Wednesday, October 5. Voting for the 2023 Tulip Court will take place from 12 to 7 p.m. at Stadscentrum, located on the corner of Central Avenue and Second Street North in Orange City.
Eligible voters are adults with an Orange City address and 7th through 12th-grade students at MOC-Floyd Valley, Orange City Christian School, and Unity Christian High School.
The 2023 Tulip Court will be announced in the late evening on Wednesday, October 5.
The 2023 court will reign over the Tulip Festival, May 18, 19, and 20, 2023.
Candidate eligibility and general questions can be directed to the Tulip Festival office at 712-707-4510.

2023 Tulip Queen Pageant
2022-11-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Prairie Winds Event Center, 908 8th Street SE, Orange City, 51041, United States
Photo Courtesy of: Lauren McDonald Film and Photo
The 2023 Tulip Queen Pageant will be held Monday, Nov. 21 at the Prairie Winds Event Center. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the event will begin at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $5 for all attendees, regardless of age or whether they choose to vote.
Click on the ticket link below to purchase tickets for the in-person event:

Register to watch the Live Stream & Vote:

Candidates for the 2023 Tulip Queen include Katelyn Huizenga, daughter of Aaron & Kim Huizenga, Amanda Hulstein, daughter of Brent & Mary Hulstein, Elizabeth King, daughter of Don & Miranda King, Nevaeh Sampson, daughter of Brent & Teresa Sampson, and Kinzie Van Kekerix, daughter of Leroy & Jasey Van Kekerix.
Tulip Queen candidates will give presentations on Orange City and will be interviewed by both the judges and emcees of the event. Attendees will have the opportunity to cast their vote for the 2023 Tulip Queen during the pageant. The 2023 Tulip Queen will be crowned as a conclusion to the event.

2023 Night Show Children's Choir Auditions
2023-01-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-01-10 16:00 - 17:30 | Town Hall, 125 Central Ave SE, Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
The cast of Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat consists of approximately 40-60 people and will include a small children’s chorus.
2023 Tulip Festival Night Show musical audition dates & times:
Monday, Jan. 9 – 6:30-8:30 pm
Tuesday, Jan. 10 – 6:30-8:30 pm
Wednesday, Jan. 11 – 5:30-7:30 pm
Orange City Town Hall basement
No music preparation needed
Ages: High School & up to 123 years old
Children’s Chorus auditions:
Saturday, Jan. 7 – 9:00-11:00 am
OR
Tuesday, Jan. 10 – 4:00-5:30 pm
ages/grades to be determined
Directing this year’s show will be Todd McDonald and Pam Anderson will serve as music director, with Leanne Bonnecroy as producer.

2023 Night Show Auditions
2023-01-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-01-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-01-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Town Hall, 125 Central Ave SE, Orange City, IA, 51041, United States

2023 Night Show Auditions
2023-01-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Town Hall, 125 Central Ave SE, Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
The cast of Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat consists of approximately 40-60 people and will include a small children’s chorus.
Auditions will be held in Orange City on January 9-14, 2023 for those who are freshmen in high school or older.
Information on the children’s chorus will come at a later date.
Directing this year’s show will be Todd McDonald and Pam Anderson will serve as music director, with Leanne Bonnecroy as producer.
