Dutch Featured Events

Dutch folk tales come alive with storytellers from Dutch History Live. These storytellers have traveled nationally, entertaining audiences of all ages with educational, interactive, and humorous stories.

www.dutchhistorylive.com

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This dynamic multigenerational cast of over 50 enthusiastic performers will transport you to provincial Holland. Unique Dutch costumes, skits, traditional songs, charming clog dancers, and live accordion music create a festive experience. Get an inside look at Dutch life and culture with this show which is sure to entertain, educate, and captivate all! Approximately 75 minutes.

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Groups of 15 or more please call 1.800.822.2770 to purchase tickets.

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Enjoy the largest selection of traditional Dutch food in town! The Marktplaats features genuine Dutch arts and crafts, souvenirs, lace, music, Klompen dancers and more. Just the place to visit to take a little piece of the Netherlands home with you. FREE.

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In 1933 High school gym teacher Ethel Perry trained twelve students to perform Dutch folk dances. The dancers were called the “Dutch Villagers” and performed to the tune of “Where, Oh Where, Has My Little Dog Gone?” Originally the dancers’ costumes were delft blue with white organdy caps and aprons. Today’s dancers wear costumes patterned after the traditional dress of the Dutch provinces. Each costume is handmade by local seamstresses and carefully inspected before it can be worn in the Klompen Dance performances. There are over 1,700 Klompen Dancers, including 675 alumni and community dancers.

http://www.tuliptime.com/event-category/klompen-dancers

Full breakfast buffet! Join us for a culturally enlightening breakfast! Our professional baker will show you tricks of the trade and traditional Dutch cooking methods for such delectable treats as “krakelingen” cookie, “banket”, and other delights. Take in the award-winning video “Tulip Time in Holland” prepared by the Joint Archives of Holland. Full breakfast buffet included. Approximately 90 minutes.

www.tasteofholland.org

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Groups of 15 or more please call 1.800.822.2770 to purchase tickets.

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An entertaining introduction to the Tulip Time Festival and Holland provided by a friendly, Dutch costumed guide. Travel through tulip lanes, Holland’s historic district, beautiful city parks and a unique downtown area. Tickets are sold on a same-day basis, beginning 30 minutes prior to the first run. Tickets are available only from the Trolley Booth, located on the northeast corner of Centennial Park. Trolleys only run during the morning on parade days. Tours depart approximately every half hour and are 75 minutes in length. Some Trolleys are handicapped accessible. Adults $12 Children (under 12) $5, Lapsitters FREE.

Please note: In the event that the Kinderparade is postponed to Friday, Trolleys will only run 9-11:30 am on Friday, May 9.

Saturday, May 3 9am - 5pm
Sunday, May 4 11am - 5pm
Monday, May 5 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday, May 6 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday, May 7 9am - 11:30am
Thursday, May 8 9am - 11:30am
Friday, May 9 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday, May 10 9am - 11am

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Enjoy more than 550,000 tulips in City parks, public areas, and along City streets. Stroll through the City Tulip Gardens at Window on the Waterfront Park, along 6th Street east of College Avenue, featuring nearly 100,000 tulips and prime viewing opportunities. Visit Windmill Island with its tulip gardens complementing the DeZwaan Windmill. Stroll through Holland’s Centennial Park with its premier tulip plantings. Tulip lanes start on 12th Street and River Avenue, where approximately six miles of tulips in brilliant array line Holland’s streets. (See map on page 18 for City Tulip Gardens and Tulip Lane route.)

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Parade Route: 8th St. btwn Columbia Ave. & Kollen Park

This colorful parade gives over 7,000 area school children the opportunity to greet our welcomed visitors. Dressed in Dutch costumes, these children showcase Holland’s Dutch heritage with their creative use of props as they march with contagious enthusiasm. A great photo opportunity! Approximately 1½ hours.

Raindate Friday, May 9.

Purchase Tickets Today!
Groups of 15 or more please call 1.800.822.2770 to purchase tickets.

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In 1933 High school gym teacher Ethel Perry trained twelve students to perform Dutch folk dances. The dancers were called the “Dutch Villagers” and performed to the tune of “Where, Oh Where, Has My Little Dog Gone?” Originally the dancers’ costumes were delft blue with white organdy caps and aprons. Today’s dancers wear costumes patterned after the traditional dress of the Dutch provinces. Each costume is handmade by local seamstresses and carefully inspected before it can be worn in the Klompen Dance performances. There are over 1,400 Klompen Dancers, including 675 alumni and community dancers.

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616-396-5008
www.graafschapcrc.org

Mon, Tue, Fri 8:30am-4pm
Wed, Thu, Sat 8:30am-12pm

An authentic presentation and display of the historic greater Holland, MI colony est. in 1847 including a real log church, geneology collection and local points of interests. Group tours by appointment.

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616-355-3100
www.herrickdl.org

Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm
Friday-Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 2pm-5pm

Extensive Dutch genealogy collection and local information. Past Tulip Time posters. Café and Friends of the Library gift shop and bookstore.

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US 31 & James Street
800-285-7177 - 616-396-1475
www.dutchvillage.com

Experience the history and culture of the Netherlands with over 10 acres of beautiful gardens, flower-laced canals and authentic Dutch architecture.

- Dutch Folk Dancing
- Wooden Shoe Carving
- Amsterdam Street Organs
- Museums
- Educational Movies
- Frisian Farmhouse & Barn
- Specialty Shops - filled with gifts from around the world
- The Hungry Dutchman Cafe - featuring Dutch specialty foods
- Tulip Time Hours: Open 9am Daily

Admission:
- Adults: $12
- Seniors: $10
- Children (4-15): $6
- Children (3 & under): FREE
- Group Rates Available

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The Holland Museum
888-200-9123 - 616-392-9084
www.hollandmuseum.org

Dutch heritage and the history of Holland, Michigan can be found at these three museums, which are located within a few city blocks of each other. Visit one or all three!

Hours:
- 9am - 5pm Daily
- Noon - 5pm Sunday

2007 Holland Museum Admission:
- Adults $7.00
- Senior $6.00
- Student $4.00
- Children 5 and under are free
- Family and Group Rates also available

2007 Cappon/Settlers Houses Admission:
- Individual $7.00
- Family $14.00
- Senior $6.00
- Student $4.00
- Children 6 and under are free

2007 Combination Ticket To Three Museums:
- Individual $12.00
- Family $24.00
- Group and Senior Rates Available

The Holland Museum
31 W. 10th St.
Holland, Michigan 49423
www.hollandmuseum.org

400 YEARS OF ART AND HISTORY

12755 Quincy St. & US 31

616-399-1900

www.veldheer.com

Holland's Only Tulip Farm! - 3 Attractions...one stop! - The midwest's only working Tulip Farm - The only delftware factory in the U.S.A. - Michigan's newest buffalo attraction - Free Viewing - The midwest's best perennial selection - Free shoe factory tour - Dutch house and barn - 5 million tulips - Over 30 acres of tulips - 125 varieties of tulips - Windmills, canals and bridges - 14,000 square foot gift shop

 
Tulip Time Hours: 8am-8pm

2008 GARDEN ADMISSION

Adults $7.00

Children (3-13) $4.00

Group Rates Available

1 Lincoln Avenue
Holland, Michigan 49423
888-535-5792 ‚ 616-355-1030
www.windmillisland.org

Historic Dutch Trade Fair!
May 3-4 Only, 10am-6pm
Wind your way through the historic camp filled with colonial merchants and re-enactors. Learn what Dutch trade items were sought after 200 years ago and shop for your own piece of the past to take home!

Also enjoy...

- Over 175,000 tulips!
- DeZwaan, America's only 245 year-old working Dutch windmill
- Gift shoppe and Historical DVD presentation
- Replica of 228-year-old Dutch Inn
- Little Netherlands Museum
- Free carousel rides
- Amsterdam Street Organ

2008 ADMISSION:
Adults $7, Children (5-15) $4
Group Discounts Available