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Tulip Time Feesthouden Evening Entertainment Lineup Announced
Three musical acts to perform on the Tulip Toren stage during the 91st annual festival in Pella, Iowa.
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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The Tulip Time Steering Committee has announced the evening entertainment lineup for the 91st annual Tulip Time festival in Pella, Iowa. The free public performances will take place on the Tulip Toren stage from May 7-9 and will follow the Tulip Queen and Royal Court and Dutch Dancing in the streets.
Why it matters
The Tulip Time festival is a long-standing tradition in Pella, celebrating the town's Dutch heritage. The evening Feesthouden performances are a key part of the festival's entertainment lineup, drawing large crowds each year.
The details
The evening entertainment includes the Valley Church Worship Band of Des Moines on May 7th, Branson's Famous Baldknobbers Jamboree on May 8th featuring Pella native Megan Mabes (McCombs), and the band XOLEX on May 9th. Fireworks will also be launched on the evening of May 8th after the lighted Volks parade.
- The 91st annual Tulip Time festival will take place from May 7-9, 2026.
- The evening Feesthouden performances will occur each night from May 7-9, 2026.
The players
Wes Chaplin
Member of the Tulip Time Steering Committee.
Megan Mabes (McCombs)
Pella native performing with Branson's Famous Baldknobbers Jamboree on May 8th.
What they’re saying
“The afternoon parade does not mean that Tulip Time is over for the day — in fact, the afternoon parade going into the evening is my favorite time.”
— Wes Chaplin, Tulip Time Steering Committee (kniakrls.com)
What’s next
Tickets and more details about the 91st annual Tulip Time festival can be found on the Pella Historical Museums website.
The takeaway
The Tulip Time festival in Pella, Iowa continues to evolve its entertainment lineup, offering a diverse array of musical acts to draw crowds to the evening Feesthouden performances and celebrate the town's Dutch heritage.
