Orange City Tulip Festival

Voting for the 2020 Street Banners
2020-02-10 08:00 - 2020-02-29 23:59 (America/Chicago)
Tulip Festivals visitors and community members are invited to choose our new banners that will hang throughout Orange City.
The banners feature eight Tulip Festival scenes, depicting the dutch heritage and events that highlight the festival each year. The four final designs will hang along Albany Avenue and 8th Street/Highway 10.
Please help us choose the 4 final designs. Voting will be open until Sat, Feb 29th, 2020
VOTE HERE

2020 Night Show auditions
2020-01-16 19:00 - 21:00 | City Hall, 125 Central Avenue SE, Orange City, 51041
The 2020 Night Show is Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella. 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 City Hall in Orange City.
Auditions will be open on Monday, Jan 13 from 7-9 pm, Tuesday, Jan. 14 from 7-9 pm, and Thursday, Jan 16 from 7-9 pm. Interested parties age 13 and up are invited to audition. You do not need to prepare any material prior to auditioning.

2020 Night Show auditions
2020-01-14 19:00 - 21:00 | City Hall, 125 Central Avenue SE, Orange City, 51041
The 2020 Night Show is Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella. 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 City Hall in Orange City.
Auditions will be open on Monday, Jan 13 from 7-9 pm, Tuesday, Jan. 14 from 7-9 pm, and Thursday, Jan 16 from 7-9 pm. They will be held at the City Hall in Orange City. Interested parties age 13 and up are invited to audition. You do not need to prepare any material prior to auditioning.

2020 Night Show ticket sales
2020-01-14 08:00 - 2020-05-16 19:59 | Tulip Festival Office, 509 8th Street SE, Orange City, 51041, United States
Tickets for the 2020 Tulip Festival Night Show, Cinderella, will be on sale starting Tuesday, January 14, 2020. 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 14-16 lineup of showings with a start time of 8:00 p.m., there will be two additional shows this year, taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 12 and 13. The Tuesday and Wednesday shows will begin at a special time, 6:30 p.m., creating a family-friendly time frame for all to enjoy.
Boasting a long history, the Tulip Festival Night Show is a must-see attraction for all ages. The show is performed in the Unity Christian Knight Center, located at 216 Michigan Avenue SW in Orange City.

2020 Night Show auditions
2020-01-13 19:00 - 21:00 | City Hall, 125 Central Avenue SE, Orange City, 51041
The 2020 Night Show is Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella. 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 City Hall in Orange City.
Auditions will be open on Monday, Jan 13 from 7-9 pm, Tuesday, Jan. 14 from 7-9 pm, and Thursday, Jan 16 from 7-9 pm. And will be held at the City Hall in Orange City. Interested parties age 13 and up are invited to audition. You do not need to prepare any material prior to auditioning.

2020 Tulip Queen Pageant
2019-11-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Knight Center, 216 Michigan Avenue SW, Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
The 2020 Tulip Queen Pageant will be held Monday, Nov. 11 at the Unity Christian 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 2020 Tulip Queen include: Julia Howe, daughter of Sean and Kristyn Howe, Madisyn Mulder, daughter of Scott and Jill Mulder, Sophie Swart, daughter of John and Mary Swart, BreElle Van Zee, daughter of Tim and Sara Van Zee, and Aubyn Zwart, daughter of Brad and Shawn Zwart.
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 2020 Tulip Queen during the pageant. The 2020 Tulip Queen will be crowned as a conclusion to the event.

2020 Tulip Court Election
2019-09-18 12:00 - 20:00 | Stadscentrum, 207 Central Avenue NE, Orange City, 51041, United States
The 2020 Tulip Court Election will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019.
Voting for the 2020 Tulip Court will take place from 12 to 8 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 2020 Tulip Court will be announced after 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19.
Candidate eligibility and general questions can be directed to the Tulip Festival office at 712-707-4510.

79th Annual Tulip Festival
2019-05-16 - 2019-05-18 | Orange City, Iowa, Orange City, 51041

Adult Dutch Dance practices
2019-04-29 18:00 - 18:45, 2019-04-08 18:00 - 18:45 | City Hall, 125 Central Avenue SE, Orange City, 51041
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.
Adult Dutch Dance Practice dates are set for six Monday evenings, beginning in April. The dates include April 8, 15, 22, 29, as well as May 6, 13. 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

2019 Tulip Festival Extravaganza
2019-03-13 11:45 - 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 13, at Prairie Winds Event Center. The event features a luncheon starting at 11:45 a.m. with the program to follow during which the costumes for the 2019 Tulip Queen and Court are revealed and the 2019 parade marshals will be introduced.
The 2019 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 2019 Tulip Court are Queen Allison Haverdink, is the daughter of Mark and Suzanne Haverdink, court members Aarika Van Gelder, daughter of Larry and Phyllis Van Gelder, Emma De Groot, daughter of Don and Michelle Vaas, Jadeyn Schutt, daughter of Bruce and Amy Schutt, Jadeyn Veltkamp, daughter of Susan Veltkamp and Brad Veltkamp.
An additional highlight will be a “teaser” of the upcoming Tulip Festival Night Show production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. The cast has been tirelessly rehearsing the show and some members will be present to share the progress with attendees.
Tickets $20 and are available now at the Tulip Festival Windmill Office on Hwy 10 or by calling 712-707-4510.

Dutch Dozen Auditions
2019-01-23 15:30 - 17:00 | City Hall, 125 Central Avenue SE, Orange City, 51041
Dutch Dozen Auditions are January 23rd from 3:30 to 5:00 at the Orange City Community Room locates in the basement of the town hall. More information available by contacting Amanda Lemke amanda.lemke17@gmail.com or Brande Pals at: bjpals12@gmail.com
The Dutch Dozen was formed in 1947, and continues to be a highlight of the festival each year. A group of 12 young ladies and 12 young men, all in high school, provide a colorful, light-hearted and melodious journey through Old Holland, with most of the choreographed singing in Dutch. Dutch Dozen members wear traditional Volendam costumes, and the ladies wear signature orange klompen, or wooden shoes.

2019 Night Show Ticket sales
2019-01-15 - 2019-05-18 | Tulip Festival Office, 509 8th Street SE, Orange City, 51041, United States
Tickets for the 2019 Tulip Festival Night Show, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, will be on sale starting Tuesday, January 15, 2019. 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 15-18 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 13 and 14. The Monday and Tuesday shows will begin at a special time, 6:30 p.m., creating a family-friendly time frame for all to enjoy. Kids are encouraged to wear costumes and can get their picture taken with the cast after the show.
Boasting a long history, the Tulip Festival Night Show is a must-see attraction for all ages. The show is performed in the Unity Christian Knight Center, located at 216 Michigan Avenue SW in Orange City.

2019 Tulip Festival Night Show Auditions
2019-01-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Knight Center, 216 Michigan Avenue SW, Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
The 2019 Night Show is BEAUTY and THE BEAST. Open auditions will be held for all positions, we adding 20+ parts for the 2019 Night Show. We want you to come and try out to be a part of this fantastic show. Auditions will be held in the Unity Christian Knight Center. The cast is being expanded to include even more roles and characters on stage.
Auditions will be open on Tuesday, Jan. 8 from 7-9 pm, Thursday, Jan. 10 from 7-9 pm,, and Saturday, Jan 12 from 9-12 pm. And will be held at the Unity Christian Knight Center. Interested parties freshman in high school age and up are invited to audition. You do not need to prepare any material prior to auditioning.

2019 Tulip Queen Pageant
2018-11-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Knight Center, 216 Michigan Avenue SW, Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
The 2019 Tulip Queen Pageant will be held Monday, Nov. 12 at the Unity Christian 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.
Candidates for the 2019 Tulip Queen include: Aarika Van Gelder, daughter of Larry and Phyllis Van Gelder, Allison Haverdink, daughter of Mark and Suzanne Haverdink, Emma De Groot, daughter of Don and Michelle Vaas, Jadeyn Schutt, daughter of Bruce and Amy Schutt, Jadeyn Veltkamp, daughter of Brad and Susan Veltkamp.
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 2019 Tulip Queen during the pageant. The 2019 Tulip Queen will be crowned as a conclusion to the event.

2019 Tulip Court Election
2018-09-19 12:00 - 20:00 | Stadscentrum, 207 Central Avenue NE, Orange City, 51041, United States
The 2019 Tulip Court Election will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018.
Voting for the 2019 Tulip Court will take place from 12 to 8 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 2019 Tulip Court will be announced after 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20.
Candidate eligibility and general questions can be directed to the Tulip Festival office at 712-707-4510.

78th Annual Tulip Festival
2018-05-17 - 2018-05-19 | Orange City, Iowa, Orange City, 51041

2018 Tulip Festival Night Show
2018-05-15 18:30 - 22:00 | Knight Center, 216 Michigan Avenue SW, Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
The Tulip Festival Steering Committee has announced the annual Night Show musical production for May 15-19, 2018, as Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.
“Be Our Guest!” The Academy Award-winning film comes to life in this romantic and beloved take on the classic fairytale. Epic scenery, custom built enchanted sets, and professional costumes will make this show one for all ages, and the largest production ever before performed on the Tulip Festival stage.

2018 Tulip Festival Extravaganza
2018-03-14 11:45 - 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 14, at Prairie Winds Event Center. The event features a luncheon starting at 11:45 a.m. with the program to follow during which the costumes for the 2018 Tulip Queen and Court are revealed and the 2018 parade marshals will be introduced.
The 2018 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 2018 Tulip Court are Queen Juliana Tien, daughter of Gale and Cathie Tien, Alexa Arends, daughter of Troy and Darla Arends; Josie Maasdam, daughter of Kirk and Becky Maasdam; Haley Smit, daughter of Jason and Kara Smit; Corinne Wiese, daughter of Robert and Tricia Wiese.
An additional highlight will be a “teaser” of the upcoming Tulip Festival Night Show production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. The cast has been tirelessly rehearsing the show and some members will be present to share the progress with attendees.
Tickets $20 and are available now at the Tulip Festival Windmill Office on Hwy 10 or by calling 712-707-4510.

2018 Tulip Festival Ticket Sales Begin
2018-01-29 09:00 - 17:00 | Tulip Festival Office, 509 8th Street SE, Orange City, 51041, United States
Tickets for the 2018 Tulip Festival Extravaganza, reserved parade seats, and Night Show will go on sale on Monday, January 29, 2018. Ticket sales will begin at 9 a.m. at the Orange City Tulip Festival office.
More details to follow.

Dutch Dozen Auditions
2018-01-24 15:30 - 17:00 | Orange City Elementary, 312 1st St SW, Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
Dutch Dozen Auditions are January 24th from 3:30 to 5:00 at the Orange City Elementary Music Room.
More information available by contacting Sharon Foughty or Brande Pals.

2018 Night Show Auditions
2018-01-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Knight Center, 216 Michigan Avenue SW, Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
The 2018 Night Show is BEAUTY and THE BEAST. Open auditions will be held in the Unity Christian Knight Center. Jan. 9 from 7-9 pm, Jan. 11 from 7-9 pm, and Jan 13 from 9-12 pm. People of freshman in high school age and up are invited to audition. You do not need to prepare any material prior to auditioning.

2018 Tulip Queen Pageant
2017-11-13 07:00 - 20:30 | Knight Center, 216 Michigan Avenue SW, Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
The 2018 Tulip Queen Pageant will be held Monday, Nov. 13 at the Unity Christian 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.
Candidates for the 2018 Tulip Queen include: Alexa Arends, daughter of Troy and Darla Arends; Josie Maasdam, daughter of Kirk and Becky Maasdam; Haley Smit, daughter of Jason and Kara Smit; Juliana Tien, daughter of Gale and Cathie Tien; Corinne Wiese, daughter of Robert and Tricia Wiese.
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 2018 Tulip Queen during the pageant. The 2018 Tulip Queen will be crowned as a conclusion to the event.

2018 Tulip Court Election
2017-09-20 12:00 - 20:00 | Stadscentrum, 207 Central Avenue NE, Orange City, 51041, United States
The 2018 Tulip Court Election will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017.
Voting for the 2018 Tulip Court will take place from 12 to 8 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 2018 Tulip Court will be announced after 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21.
Candidate eligibility and general questions can be directed to the Tulip Festival office at 712-707-4510.

77th annual Orange City Tulip Festival
2017-05-18 - 2017-05-20 | Orange City, Iowa, Orange City, 51041
Founded by Dutch settlers, Orange City’s citizens sought a way to keep their prominent heritage thriving. What began in 1936 as a small celebration led to over 75 years of what is now known as Tulip Festival.
Orange City’s Tulip Festival is an annual celebration each third weekend in May. Known for its tulips and night show as well as its authentic Dutch costumes, dances and food, Tulip Festival presents itself as a prominent event in the state of Iowa. Visitors from across the nation come to immerse themselves in Orange City’s thriving Dutch heritage.
Photo courtesy of The Sioux County Capital-Democrat.

Dutch Dozen Practice
2017-04-05 16:30 - 17:30 | City Hall, 125 Central Avenue SE, Orange City, 51041
Practice will be held at the Town Hall.

2017 Tulip Festival Extravaganza
2017-03-15 11:45 - 12:45 | Prairie Winds Event Center, 908 8th Street SE, Orange City, 51041, United States
The annual Tulip Festival Extravaganza will take place on Wednesday, March 15. 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.
More details to follow.

Dutch Dozen Practice
2017-02-08 16:30 - 17:30 | Orange City Elementary, 312 1st St SW, Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
Practice will be held in the Orange City Elementary Music Room.

2017 Tulip Festival Ticket Sales Begin
2017-02-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Tulip Festival Office, 509 8th Street SE, Orange City, 51041, United States
Tickets for the 2017 Tulip Festival Extravaganza, reserved parade seats, and Night Show will go on sale on Thursday, Feb. 2. Ticket sales will begin at 9 a.m. at the Orange City Tulip Festival office.
More details to follow.

Dutch Dozen Auditions
2017-02-01 15:30 - 17:00 | Orange City Elementary, 312 1st St SW, Orange City, IA, 51041, United States
Auditions will be held at the Orange City Elementary Music Room.
