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Pella Unveils New Tulip Queen and Royal Court
The group will represent the community at the 91st annual Tulip Time festival.
Mar. 26, 2026 at 2:59pm
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The Pella community has officially debuted the new Tulip Queen Kenzie Kanis and her Royal Court members Riley Braafhart, Addie Van Arendonk, Abbie Brand, and Lexi Terpstra. They will promote the 91st annual Tulip Time festival in the coming weeks.
Why it matters
The Tulip Queen and Royal Court are important community ambassadors who help generate excitement and awareness for the long-running Tulip Time festival, a major annual event that draws thousands of visitors to the town of Pella, Iowa.
The details
The new Tulip Queen and Royal Court members were officially introduced at an event held on Tuesday at the Pella Opera House. During the event, the group performed the program they will use to promote the Tulip Time festival in the weeks ahead.
- The Tulip Queen and Royal Court were debuted on Tuesday, March 26, 2026.
- The 91st annual Tulip Time festival is coming up in the next few weeks.
The players
Kenzie Kanis
The newly crowned Tulip Queen who will represent the Pella community at the upcoming Tulip Time festival.
Riley Braafhart
A member of the Tulip Queen's Royal Court who will assist in promoting the Tulip Time festival.
Addie Van Arendonk
A member of the Tulip Queen's Royal Court who will assist in promoting the Tulip Time festival.
Abbie Brand
A member of the Tulip Queen's Royal Court who will assist in promoting the Tulip Time festival.
Lexi Terpstra
A member of the Tulip Queen's Royal Court who will assist in promoting the Tulip Time festival.
What’s next
The Tulip Queen and Royal Court will continue to make appearances and promote the 91st annual Tulip Time festival in the coming weeks leading up to the event.
The takeaway
The selection of the Tulip Queen and Royal Court is an important annual tradition in Pella that helps generate excitement and community pride for the town's renowned Tulip Time festival.
