TULIP TIME ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ART & CRAFT FAIR (KUNSTMARKT) AND PARADES

IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT:
Tamra Bouman
Tulip Time Director
616.395.8245
tamra@tuliptime.com

TULIP TIME ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ART & CRAFT FAIR (KUNSTMARKT) AND PARADES

HOLLAND, MI - January 10, 2007 -Tulip Time Festival (www.tuliptime.com) is accepting Exhibitor applications for the 7 th annual Tulip Time Festival Art and Craft Fair (Kunstmarkt) located at Centennial Park. This event takes place in May during the 77 th annual Tulip Time Festival. Approximately 130 fine art and original craft exhibitors will display and sell their wares to local residents and festival guests. The Art & Craft Fair (Kunstmarkt) will be a 2 day event May 5 from 9am-5pm and May 6 from 12-4pm. Admission is free.

Entry applications must be received by March 1, 2007. Artist and craftsperson selection will then take place with response being mailed out the week of March 15, 2007. All artwork must be the original work of the artist. Absolutely no imported mass produced items from commercial molds will be allowed. Email your Name, Address & Phone number to Kathleen@tuliptime.com and we can mail you an application or go to our website www.tuliptime.com/applications.

Parade applications are also available for the Voksparade, Kinderparade and Muziekparade to be held Wednesday, May 9, Thursday, May 10, and Saturday, May 12, 2007 respectively. Totaling more than 100,000 spectators these three parades are a great way to reach members of the community and visitors from all over the country.

Kinderparade will also be accepting float applications from children-related organizations. There are only 6 spaces available for these floats and each one must follow a specific Dutch theme, outlined in the parade guidelines.

All parade applications must be received by March 1, 2007.

To receive an application, call the Tulip Time Festival office at 800-822-2770 or visit our website at www.tuliptime.com/application. Applications are also available for pick-up at the Tulip Time office, located in the Louis Padnos Train Depot at 171 Lincoln Avenue, Holland, Michigan 49423. Hours are Monday-Thursday, 9am-3pm and Friday, 9am-1pm. Application deadline for both events is March 1, 2007. Tulip Time Festival 2007 Dates: May 5-12, Tulip Time Festival 2008 Dates: May 3-10.
For more information on the Tulip Time Festival or to order a free brochure call 800.822.2770 or to online at www.tuliptime.com. Tulip Time Festival 2006 Dates: May 6-13, Tulip Time Festival 2007 Dates: May 5-12.