Orange City Tulip Festival

Marching Band Application Deadline
2016-04-22 | IA
Top marching bands from the region march in our parades each year, and we invite junior high and high school bands to participate.
We hold two parades each day: the first at 2:15 p.m. and the second at 6 p.m. Band awards and drum line performances take place at 3:30 p.m. each day. Awards given each day include those for 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place and People’s Choice.
Applications for the Marching Band Competitions are due by Friday, April 22.

Children's Games Permission Forms Due (2nd & 3rd Grade)
2016-04-19 | IA
The second and third grade students of MOC-FV and OCCS are invited to participate in the STRAAT FEEST activities during Tulip Festival (May 19, 20, & 21) by performing in the KINDERSPELEN (children playing). We would like to see as many children as possible from both schools performing on the street. It is a great experience for them to become involved in the community and exciting for them to perform in front of thousands of people. The children perform before the afternoon parade each day of the Tulip Festival on two different blocks along the parade route, and will receive a free carnival ride ticket each day.

Instructions for the games will be given in the school’s classes again this year at Orange City Elementary and OCCS. Practices will take place during the school day. Instructions for the games for Hospers students only will be given after school on Wednesday, April 27 at the Alton Middle School OLD GYM. Practice will be from the time the kids get off of the bus (NO EARLY OUT THIS DAY) until about 4:30. You are responsible for picking your child up at 4:30 from the Middle School.

A joint practice with MOC/FV and OCCS students will be held Monday, May 9 after school. Each child must have a Dutch costume and wooden shoes; wooden shoes will be needed for the practice date. There are patterns at the Orange City Public Library if you will be sewing your own costume. There is also a list of seamstresses and people to rent costumes from on www.octulipfestival.com under History & Heritage. Wooden shoes are available for purchase at the Tulip Festival office, Crafts Central and Jubon Juweelen in Orange City.

We need volunteer parents/guardians from each school to assist with the performances. A Dutch costume is required.

Please complete the permission form and return it with your child to their homeroom teacher by Tuesday, April 19. Please encourage your child to come and play in the Children’s Dutch Games with us. They will love it!

Please contact the Tulip Festival office at 712-707-4510 if you have any questions.

Adult Dutch Dance Practice
2016-04-18 18:00 - 18:50, 2016-04-11 18:00 - 18:50 (America/Chicago) | City Hall, 125 Central Avenue SE, Orange City, 51041
Photo courtesy of The Sioux County Capital-Democrat.
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.
Practice will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. at the Orange City Town Hall.
Authentic Dutch costumes are required for participants. Participants are encouraged to find their own dancing partner, but assistance will be provided if needed.
Questions can be directed to the Tulip Festival office at 712-707-4510.

Craft Show Application Deadline - EXTENDED
2016-03-25 | IA
The Tulip Festival craft show will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, in the basement of Iowa State Bank.
Individuals who create handmade, original crafts are invited to apply for the craft show, and are encouraged to include Dutch items as a portion of their items to sell. Only handmade, original items will be accepted into the show, and no food or beverage items will be accepted.
For more information or to apply, visit the Craft Show Application page.

ArtBurst Application Deadline - EXTENDED
2016-03-17 | IA
Artists from the four-state region and beyond are invited to apply to exhibit their work at ArtBurst during the Orange City Tulip Festival.
Scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, ArtBurst is a juried exhibition of fine art.
Applications will be accepted from anyone who produces original fine art. All art must be designed and created by the exhibiting artist. ArtBurst artists will be chosen by a jury, which will make its selections based on the aesthetic quality of the art and the number of artists in each medium. The application deadline is extended to March 17, and applicants will be notified of the jury’s decision by April 1.
For more information to to apply, visit the ArtBurst Application page.

Tulip Festival Extravaganza
2016-03-16 11:45 - 12:45 UTC | Prairie Winds Event Center, 908 8th Street SE, Orange City, 51041, United States
The annual Tulip Festival Extravaganza will take place on Wednesday, March 16. The event will take place from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Prairie Winds Event Center, and will feature a luncheon and program.
The province of Queen Ava and her Court’s costumes will be revealed, and the 2016 parade marshal will be introduced.
Tickets are available for purchase at the Tulip Festival office. Tickets are $15 each through March 4, and $20 each beginning March 5.

Craft Show application deadline
2016-03-15 | IA

ArtBurst application deadline
2016-03-01 | IA
Artists from the four-state region and beyond are invited to apply to exhibit their work at ArtBurst during the Orange City Tulip Festival.

Scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, ArtBurst is a juried exhibition of fine art.

Applications will be accepted from anyone who produces original fine art. All art must be designed and created by the exhibiting artist. ArtBurst artists will be chosen by a jury, which will make its selections based on the aesthetic quality of the art and the number of artists in each medium. The application deadline is March 1, and applicants will be notified of the jury’s decision by April 1.

For more information to to apply, visit the ArtBurst Application page.

Tulip Festival Ticket Sales Begin
2016-02-01 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Tulip Festival Office, 509 8th Street SE, Orange City, 51041, United States
Tickets for the 2016 Tulip Festival Extravaganza, reserved parade seats, and Night Show will go on sale on Monday, Feb. 1. Ticket sales will begin at 9 a.m. at the Orange City Tulip Festival/Chamber of Commerce office.

Extravaganza Tickets – $15 each
Reserved Parade Seats – $4 each
Night Show Tickets – $20 each

Questions can be directed to the Tulip Festival office at 712-707-4510.

Dutch Dozen Auditions
2016-01-27 15:30 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Orange City Elementary, 312 1st St SW, Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
Auditions for the 2016 Dutch Dozen will take place Wednesday, Jan. 27 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the music room at Orange City Elementary. Eight spots are open for new members. Girls wishing to audition must be in high school, and are asked to prepare a solo to sing for the auditions. Questions can be directed to Sharon Foughty (sfoughty@moc-fv.k12.ia.us) or Brande Pals (brande.pals@nwciowa.edu).

2016 Night Show Auditions
2016-01-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2016-01-14 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | City Hall, 125 Central Avenue SE, Orange City, 51041
Auditions for the 2016 Tulip Festival Night Show, “West Side Story,” are scheduled for three dates in January. Individuals age 16 and older are invited to audition.
Auditions for the Night Show will take place on Jan. 12 and 14, 2016, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and on Jan. 16, 2016, from 9 a.m. to noon. All auditions will take place at the Orange City Town Hall. Those wishing to try out do not need to prepare any material prior to the auditions, but are asked to bring their schedules from February through May.
The cast of “West Side Story” will consist of 35 to 40 people, including Tony, Maria, Riff, Bernardo, Chino, Anita, Officer Krupke, Doc, members of the Sharks and Jets, and many more. Non-singing roles are also available in the production.
Tickets for the Night Show will go on sale for $20 each on Monday, Feb. 1 at 9 a.m. at the Orange City Tulip Festival/Chamber of Commerce office.
“West Side Story” is based on a conception of Jerome Robbins. Book by Arthur Laurents. Music by Leonard Bernstein. Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Entire original production directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins. Originally produced on Broadway by Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince by arrangement with Roger L. Stevens.
“West Side Story” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-541-4684. Fax: 212-397-4684. www. MTIShows.com

Night Show Auditions
2016-01-12 18:30 - 21:30 UTC | City Hall, 125 Central Avenue SE, Orange City, 51041
