Tulip Time Comes to Lake Michigan Town

Mark your calendar for the 11th annual Tulip Time Festival in Holland Michigan, slated to run next month, from May 6-13. During this popular event, the city is awash with color as local residents celebrate their Dutch heritage and culture. There’s something for everybody at the Tulip Time Festival, from costumed dancers and parades to craft shows and big name entertainment.

This years headline artists include Three Dog Night, Frankie Avalon and the Oak Ridge Boys. The 2006 Tulip Time Festival will also feature free concerts at the Pretplaats stage near the Holland Civic Center. New to the entertainment line up this year is a six person Dutch choir from the Netherlands. The festival will also feature local favorites such as the Bier & Muziek Festival on Windmill Island and the Dutch Heritage Show at Holland Christian High School.

For more information about the Tulip Time Festival, visit www.tuliptime.org. Visit the Holland CVB website at www.holland.org for more information about other tourist attractions in the area.

Holland, Michigan is located on the shore of Lake Michigan, just a three-hour drive from Chicago. It’s a great place to immerse yourself in another culture without even leaving the country. For more information about accessible sights and attractions in Holland, read the Spring 2006 issue of Emerging Horizons.