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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Volksparade is the Tulip Festival’s main event. The twice daily parade draws thousands and is filled with sound and color. We are always excited to welcome parade entries. This internationally recognized festival allows for great exposure for your organization. Communities and organizations are welkom to complete the parade entry form below. There is not […]
Children in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to ride floats in the Tulip Festival parades. Authentic Dutch costumes are required along with wooden shoes or black shoes. Parents/guardians can select up to three parades for their child(ren) to ride in. Floats will be assigned prior to the Tulip Festival parades. More information is available […]
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 […]
