Pella Releases 2026 Tulip Bloom Status Map

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The City of Pella Community Services Department has released its annual bloom status map for the city's iconic tulip festival. The first update shows some beds are starting to show color, while most are still in the green stem stage. Parks staff will update the map regularly over the next several weeks as the over 120,000 flowers in 250 locations across Pella reach full bloom.

Why it matters

Pella's annual Tulip Time festival is a major draw for the city, attracting thousands of visitors each spring to see the colorful tulip displays. The bloom status map helps residents and tourists alike plan their visits to catch the flowers at their peak.

The details

The City of Pella maintains over 120,000 tulips planted in 250 locations around the city. Parks department staff will update the bloom status map periodically to track the progress of the flowers as they move from green stems to full bloom over the next several weeks.

• The first bloom status update was released on April 4, 2026.

What’s next

The City of Pella will continue to update the bloom status map over the next several weeks leading up to the annual Tulip Time festival, which is scheduled for May 1-3, 2026.