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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
