Groups

Sara VanderZee, Group Sales Coordinator
groupsales@tuliptime.com
800.822.2770 x 107

Are you looking for a group or tour company from your area that's planning to attend the 2010 Tulip Time Festival? Listed below are companies and organized groups that plan to come as far as we know in 2010. This list is continuously being updated, so check it later if you don't currently see one in your area. Please keep in mind that some might be planning other destinations with Tulip Time and of course what they plan to offer while at Tulip Time will vary. It would be a good idea to contact each company in your area to find the one that best meets your interests. Organized groups like churches and senior centers may or may not accept outside individuals. Pick-up/departure cities may be different than the listed contact city.

Order Form
B/W Schedule & Order Form
Full Color Brochure

Please Note: Our 2011 schedule and order forms should be available the end of September.

The Tulip Time Festival office accepts orders for all ticketed shows/parades, group meal reservations at local churches, step-on guides, and bus parking for parades. Above are links to our full color brochure, a simplified black/white version specifically for groups with the ticket order form, and our ticket order form by itself.

Admission for area attractions must be handled directly with each attraction. Group discounts are offered, however the amount of the discount and the deadline to receive it does vary. For a list of area attractions visit www.tuliptime.com/location-type/attraction.

To assist a group in selling a tour Tulip Time has available a 9 minute promotional DVD which can be viewed online or mailed to you. Generic rack cards are also available with no date, price or specific show information. A group may also be listed under the Looking To Join A Group section if approved. Hi-res photos are available under our Media Kit link. If you have other requests please contact Sara VanderZee at 1-800-822-2770 x.107.

Please Note: 2011 schedule and pricing will be available the end of September.

Step On Guides Price: $85 per bus for 3 hours or less, $20 each additional hour Let the Tulip Time Festival provide a pre-planned tour or have the option to customize your own! It's a great way to introduce your group to our town and the festival. A Dutch costumed guide will board your bus for a 3-hour tour to include Holland's historic areas, city parks, Hope College, a view of the windmill, tulip lanes, downtown Holland and more! Admission to attractions are not included. Please pick up your step-on guide at the Civic Center, 150 West 8th Street. Shorter step-on guide tours can be planned, however sites included will vary and price remains the same. On parade days guides are only available in the morning.

Bus Parking Price: $35 per bus Conveniently located behind most parade bleacher seating, reserved bus parking passes are valid on parade days only for those attending a parde. Reserved bus parking passes are good for use at the Civic Center parking lot, 150 West 8th Street on Wednesday, May 5, Thursday, May 6 and Saturday May 8, 9:00am-5:00pm. Bus parking permits often sell out prior to the festival, so don't delay! Otherwise, free parking is available along 10th Street east of VanRaalte Avenue, on a first-come-first-served basis. Most other show venues and area attractions have their own designated parking areas. Downtown parking is available along the side streets.

Sample Itineraries With so much to see and do there are dozens of possible itineraries. Here are just a few:

Everything Dutch: Thursday, May 6 - Saturday, May 8, 2010

Volksparade & Local Shows: Monday, May 3 - Thursday, May 6, 2010 

Volksparade & Headliner: Wednesday, May 5 - Friday, May 7, 2010

Lodging

Many groups begin placing reservations the summer/fall before the festival. The Holland Convention & Visitors Bureau will happily assist in obtaining lodging in Holland, or a neighboring city if Holland is full. They can be reached at 1-800-506-1299, or visit www.holland.org. The Tulip Time Festival also has a list of lodging advertisers available at www.tuliptime.com/area-info.

Tulip Time Group Meal Program - 2011 pricing will be available the end of September.

For the 54th year Holland churches are offering home-cooked meals to groups of 20 or more. Group meals are available beginning Monday, May 3 through Saturday, May 8, 2010. Lunch served 11:00am-1:00pm. Dinner served 4:30-6:30pm. All meals include tax and gratuity. A real convenience for groups, you're "in and out" in an hour! Bus parking available at all locations. To book meal reservations, please send a 10% non-refundable deposit of meal total. The Tulip Time Festival will place your group and send a confirmation with a map showing meal location and remaining balance due. Deposit is not applicable to balance due in case of cancelled meals. Two (2) complimentary meals available per group, for escort and driver, with 20 or more paid guests. A group is 20 or more guests, not including the escort and driver. To order: please contact Tulip Time Festival Group Sales at 800.822.2770 x.107 or fill out this order form and send in with deposit.

2010 Church Lunch Buffet- $8 per person; Includes hot casserole, hot sandwich, salads, chips, dessert and beverage.

2010 Boxed Lunch - $6 per person; Includes sandwich, fruit, chips, drink and Dutch cookie. Multiple sandwich options can be ordered. Available for pick up only.

• Turkey Sandwich
• Ham Sandwich
• Chicken Salad Sandwich

2010 Church Dinner Buffet - $11 per person; Includes hot entrees, vegetable, salad, potato, roll, dessert and beverage.

2010 Lion’s Club Chicken BBQ - $9 per person; Includes ½ chicken, coleslaw, applesauce, roll, dessert and beverage. Located under large tent ½ block west of Civic Center on 8th Street between Maple and Washington Avenues. Serving May 5, 6 & 7 2010 from 4-7pm and May 8, 2010 from 11am-7pm.

Holland Restaurants