Orange City Tulip Festival

2021 Tulip Festival Extravaganza
2021-03-17 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 17, 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 2021 Tulip Queen and Court are revealed and the 2021 parade marshals will be introduced.
The 2021 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 2021 Tulip Court are Queen Grace Dahl, daughter of Rik and Amy Dahl, court members Elsie Bartels, daughter of Eric and Vanessa Bartels, Laura Beltman, daughter of Daryl and Shirley Beltman, Maci Brenneman, daughter of Patrick and Dana Brenneman, and Lindsey Jacobsma, daughter of Melinda Jacobsma and the late Randy Jacobsma.
An additional highlight will be a “teaser” of the upcoming Tulip Festival Night Show production of Cinderella. The cast has been tirelessly rehearsing the show and some members will be present to share the progress with attendees.
Tickets for the event are limited and a live stream of the event will be available to the general public.

2021 Orange City Tulip Festival Queen Crowning Event
2020-11-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event
Orange City’s 2021 Tulip Court will participate in a virtual Tulip Pageant in order to select the 2021 Tulip Festival Queen.
A Queen’s Tea with the court members and three pageant judges will be held on Monday, November 16. A special crowning ceremony will also take place on the evening of November 16 for the Tulip Festival court members and their immediate family members. The crowning event will not be open to the public but a livestream will be available on the Tulip Festival website.
In prior years, the Queen’s Pageant is a paid admission event. Due to the virtual event this year, we are opening voting to the public for free.
In lieu of the 2020 cancellation of the festival, we are thankful for the many generous donations we have received. Thank you for considering a donation so the Tulip Festival can be enjoyed for many years to come.
You can help support the Festival HERE
Tulip Court members for the 2021 Tulip Festival include: Elsie Bartels, daughter of Eric and Vanessa Bartels, Laura Beltman, daughter of Daryl and Shirley Beltman, Maci Brenneman, daughter of Patrick and Dana Brenneman, Grace Dahl, daughter of Rik and Amy Dahl, and Lindsey Jacobsma, daughter of Melinda Jacobsma and the late Randy Jacobsma.

2021 Tulip Queen Voting
2020-11-06 - 2020-11-15 | Virtual Event
Orange City’s 2021 Tulip Court will participate in a virtual Tulip Pageant in order to select the 2021 Tulip Festival Queen.
Tulip Festival Court members will share their introductions, question segments and presentations via video that will be made available for public viewing starting November 6. The videos can be watched on our website here: www.octulipfestival.com/queen-court
The public will be able to vote online until 5:00 pm on Sunday, November 15. To register to vote, visit: www.octulipfestival.com/queen-court
A Queen’s Tea with the court members and three pageant judges will be held on Monday, November 16. A special crowning ceremony will also take place on the evening of November 16 for the Tulip Festival court members and their immediate family members. The crowning event will not be open to the public but a livestream will be available on the Tulip Festival website.
In prior years, the Queen’s Pageant is a paid admission event. Due to the virtual event this year, we are opening voting to the public for free.
In lieu of the 2020 cancellation of the festival, we are thankful for the many generous donations we have received. Thank you for considering a donation so the Tulip Festival can be enjoyed for many years to come. You can help support the Festival HERE
Tulip Court members for the 2021 Tulip Festival include: Elsie Bartels, daughter of Eric and Vanessa Bartels, Laura Beltman, daughter of Daryl and Shirley Beltman, Maci Brenneman, daughter of Patrick and Dana Brenneman, Grace Dahl, daughter of Rik and Amy Dahl, and Lindsey Jacobsma, daughter of Melinda Jacobsma and the late Randy Jacobsma.

2021 Tulip Court Election
2020-09-23 12:00 - 20:00 | Stadscentrum, 207 Central Avenue NE, Orange City, 51041, United States
The 2021 Tulip Court Election will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020.
Voting for the 2021 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 2021 Tulip Court will be announced after 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24.
New Online Voting for 2021. You can also register to vote online this year.
Court online vote registration
Candidate eligibility and general questions can be directed to the Tulip Festival office at 712-707-4510.

Celebrating Our Favorite Festival Memories
2020-05-14 00:00 - 2020-05-16 23:30 | Orange City, Iowa, Orange City, 51041
Together, even now, we can enjoy the spirit of the festival!
During May 14, 15 and 16, all those who have enjoyed the festival are encouraged to post a photo or video on social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter), sharing their favorite memory of Tulip Festival or what they love most about the Dutch tradition!
Participants are asked to use the hashtag #OCTulipFestival and are encouraged to tag the @OCTulipFestival page on their post.
Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: @OCTulipFestival
The Orange City Tulip Festival is more than beautiful tulips, colorful floats and a charming downtown. Tulip Festival is a community of people—guests who bring life to the celebration, volunteers who make it happen, vendors who offer festival favorites, and families and friends that use the third weekend in May as a time to reconnect.
We know that the festival continues in the hearts of each of us and our favorite springtime tradition will prevail for years to come!

2020 Tulip Festival Extravaganza
2020-03-11 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 11, 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 2020 Tulip Queen and Court are revealed and the 2020 parade marshals will be introduced.
The 2020 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 2020 Tulip Court are Queen Madisyn Mulder, daughter of Scott and Jill Mulder, court members Julia Howe, daughter of Sean and Kristyn Howe, 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..
An additional highlight will be a “teaser” of the upcoming Tulip Festival Night Show production of Cinderella. 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 or by clicking the ticket image below:

Voting for the 2020 Street Banners
2020-02-10 08:00 - 2020-02-29 23:59
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.
