2016 Night Show Auditions

City Hall 125 Central Avenue SE, Orange City

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 […]

Dutch Dozen Auditions

Orange City Elementary 312 1st St SW, Orange City, IA

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 […]

Tulip Festival Ticket Sales Begin

Tulip Festival Office 509 8th Street SE, Orange City

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 […]

ArtBurst application deadline

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. […]

Craft Show application deadline

  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 […]

Tulip Festival Extravaganza

Prairie Winds Event Center 908 8th Street SE, Orange City

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. […]

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ArtBurst Application Deadline – EXTENDED

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 […]

Craft Show Application Deadline – EXTENDED

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 […]

Adult Dutch Dance Practice

City Hall 125 Central Avenue SE, Orange City

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 […]

Adult Dutch Dance Practice

City Hall 125 Central Avenue SE, Orange City

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 […]