Pella Releases Full Schedule for 91st Tulip Time Festival

The annual celebration of Dutch culture and heritage runs May 7-9 with parades, music, and more.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 2:55pm

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A bold, graphic silkscreen illustration of a single tulip flower repeated in a grid pattern, rendered in a neon color palette with heavy black outlines, conceptually representing the iconic imagery of the Tulip Time festival.The vibrant tulip displays at Pella's annual festival celebrate the town's Dutch heritage and culture.Pella Today

The Pella Historical Museums have released the full schedule for the 91st annual Tulip Time festival, which will take place from May 7-9 in the community. The three-day event features parades, live music, food, and other activities celebrating the town's Dutch heritage and culture.

Why it matters

Tulip Time is a longstanding tradition in Pella, drawing thousands of visitors each year to experience the town's unique Dutch character. The festival is a major economic driver for the community and helps preserve its cultural identity.

The details

The Tulip Time Steering Committee, led by Co-Chairs Eric Recker and Wes Chaplin, has organized a packed schedule of events over the three-day festival. In addition to the iconic parades, the schedule includes live music performances, food vendors, and opportunities for visitors to explore Pella's historic downtown and museums.

  • The 91st annual Tulip Time festival will take place from May 7-9, 2026.
  • The full schedule of events was released by the Pella Historical Museums over the past weekend.

The players

Pella Historical Museums

The organization that oversees the Tulip Time festival and released the full schedule of events.

Eric Recker

Co-Chair of the Tulip Time Steering Committee, which organizes the annual festival.

Wes Chaplin

Co-Chair of the Tulip Time Steering Committee, which organizes the annual festival.

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What they’re saying

“Tulip Time is a longstanding tradition in Pella, drawing thousands of visitors each year to experience the town's unique Dutch character.”

— Eric Recker, Tulip Time Steering Committee Co-Chair

“We encourage all visitors to make their stops full days by not only checking out what's on the schedule, but by staying after the first parades of the day and exploring the community.”

— Wes Chaplin, Tulip Time Steering Committee Co-Chair

What’s next

The full schedule of events for the 91st annual Tulip Time festival in Pella, Iowa can be found on the Pella Historical Museums' website.

The takeaway

Tulip Time is a cherished annual celebration of Pella's Dutch heritage and culture, drawing thousands of visitors to experience the town's unique character through parades, music, food, and other festivities.