Tanglewood’s 2024 Tulip Time Festival Itinerary
Tulip Time is one of our favorite times of the year—for good reason! There’s a lot to be excited about, from walking in the tulip fields to plays, dances, and carnivals. However, we know that all of the fun Tulip Time activities can sometimes feel overwhelming. So, we’ve put together this 2024 Tulip Time Itinerary to help you navigate all of the events.
NOTE: You don’t need a ticket to visit Holland, MI, or see acres of tulips throughout the city. However, several special Tulip Time events and activities listed below will require you to purchase tickets in advance, so be sure to plan ahead.
Whether you spend a day in Holland or a week, here are our day-to-day recommendations for Tulip Time this year!
Tanglewood Winery is located just a few miles from Downtown Holland! To join in the celebrations, we’ll be open for special hours all week:
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If you would like a more extensive list of the Tulip Time activities and their details, check out https://www.tuliptime.com/events.
Friday, May 3:
Tulip City Open - Pickleball Tournament | 12:30 - 5:30 PM
Participate in a competitive Pickleball tournament to support two worthy causes: Gateway Mission and Tulip Time. Like to play a certain way? Enjoy several playing options, from singles to gender-specific doubles and mixed doubles. (Location: MVP Sports Holland)
Register: $50 per person. Register and learn more.
Carnival | 5 - 11 PM
Carnival Midway is bringing only their best rides for Tulip Time! It’s the perfect place to let your kids get out some of their energy. Be sure to visit www.skerbeck.com for the 2024 daily schedule and wristband/ticket information. (Location: Civic Center Lot)
Wristbands: $30 per session
Individual tickets: $1.50 each or buy a sheet of 50 for $60
Wine Tasting & the Wok Me Up Food Truck | 12 - 9 PM.
A full day of fun activities can take it out of you! So, if you are looking for a relaxing place to rest your mind and your feet, join us at the Tasting Room. We have ten mainstay wines (five of which are award-winning) for you to choose from along with our collection of limited-release wines that you can ONLY get at Tanglewood.
Not only will we have fan-favorite wines, but Wok Me Up will be joining us from 4 PM - 8 PM. Stop by for a bite to eat and you might just find your new favorite wine! (Location: Tanglewood Winery)
Saturday, May 4:
Tulip Time Run | 8 AM - 12 PM
Experience the beauty of Holland as you run through the tulip-lined streets! The Tulip Time Run offers an event for everyone — a 5K, 10K, and Kids’ Fun Run. Register and learn more. (Location: Kollen Park)
Artisan Market | 10 AM - 5 PM
Shop over 300 vendors and enjoy several food trucks at the Artisan Market. It’s FREE to attend! (Location: Ottawa County Fairgrounds)
Wine Tasting, El Jalapeño Food Truck, & The Kev and Racquel Band | 12 - 9 PM
Take a load off with wine, tacos, and live music! El Jalapeño will be serving food from 4-8 PM and The Kev and Racquel Band will be performing from 5-8 PM. (Location: Tanglewood Winery)
Sunday, May 5:
Artisan Market | 10 AM - 5 PM
Shop over 300 vendors and enjoy several food trucks at the Artisan Market. It’s FREE to attend! (Location: Ottawa County Fairgrounds)
Dutch Organ Concert | 7 - 8 PM
Enjoy Dutch organ music across six centuries! Rhonda Sider Edgington, the Music Director at Pillar Church, will be performing this year with fun and informative commentary. (Location: Pillar Church)
Get Your Tickets: $16 per person
Monday, May 6:
Tulip Time Photo Walk | 7 - 9 PM
For those who love photography, this is the perfect time to see one of Holland’s top tourist attractions during hours when there are no or limited crowds. (Location: Meet at least 5 minutes before the start of the class at the entrance booth in the parking lot at Windmill Island Gardens.)
Get Your Tickets: $40 per person
Art in Bloem Fine Art Showcase | 10 AM - 5 PM
Come and enjoy the work of the top 20 finalists in Tulip Time's 2024 First Bloem artwork competition! You can participate in the Viewers’ Choice Awards by voting for your favorite image at this FREE exhibit! (Location: Civic Center)
Tuesday, May 7:
Historic Walking Tours | 8:30 AM - 3 PM
Follow a costumed guide on a 1-hour walking tour! You’ll see many of the tulip displays and find numerous photo opportunities along the way. (Location: Window on the Waterfront)
Get Your Tickets: $35 per person.
Wine Tasting at Tanglewood Winery | 9 AM - 5 PM
Life is better with tulips and wine! Spend your Tulip Time downtime with us at the Tasting Room and we’ll set you up with the perfect wine stems! (Location: Tanglewood Winery)
FiddleFire! | 7 - 8:30 PM
FiddleFire will be performing for their 11th year at Tulip Time. They are known for their exceptional talent, humor, and charm in addition to their fiddles, guitar, bass, mandolin, and percussive clogging! Feel like part of the family during this show full of foot stomping and light-hearted storytelling. (Location: Central Wesleyan Church)
Get Your Tickets: $32 per person
Wednesday, May 8:
Wine Tasting at Tanglewood Winery | 9 AM - 5 PM
Start the day off with a wine flight! Choose four Tanglewood wines of your choosing to sample and let us know which one is your favorite. All of our wines are Michigan-made, full of fruit, and free of artificial flavors or fillers. (Location: Tanglewood Winery)
Tall Ship Dockside Tours | 10 AM - 4 PM
Come aboard the tall ship Friends Good Will, a replica of the Great Lakes sloop from 1810 owned and operated by the Michigan Maritime Museum. (Location: Boatwerks East Dock)
Get Your Tickets: $8 per person.
American Legion Band Concert | 7 - 8:30 PM
Enjoy the American Legion Band, filled with prolific musicians who have performed in the Holland community, across the state, country, and the world! (Location: Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts)
Get Your Tickets: $20 per person
Thursday, May 9:
Kinderparade | 2 - 4 PM
The Kinderparade is a time-honored favorite during Tulip Time. Elementary school children will line up with their teachers and school administrators in full costume and march together through downtown Holland. Dozens of bands from West Michigan middle and high schools will showcase their talents as well! And you won’t want to miss the adorable Dutch Dogs!
Parade Route: 8th Street from Columbia Ave. to Kollen Park. Learn where to sit.
Wine Tasting at Tanglewood Winery | 11 AM - 7 PM
Wrap up your day of festivities at the perfect place to wind down and cool off. Be sure to try one of our limited-release selections! You might just meet your new favorite wine… (Location: Tanglewood Winery)
Friday, May 10:
Tulip Immersion Garden | 8 AM - 4 PM
See World renowned Dutch horticulturist, Ibo Gülsen's stunning display of over 65,000 tulips in three raised and immersive displays. (Location: Beechwood Church — FREE parking)
Get Your Tickets: $15 for adults, $5 for children 3-12 years, and children under 2 are FREE. Tickets are sold for 1-hour, on-the-hour time slots.
Tulip Time Quilt Show | 10 AM - 5 PM
Enjoy looking at a display of over 100 intricate quilts, wall hangings, and art quilts created by local artists. You can also purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a one-of-a-kind quilt! (Location: Midtown Center)
Get Your Tickets: $8 per person
Wine Tasting & the Sweet Racks & Smokin Butts BBQ Food Truck | 12 - 9 PM
Join us for an unforgettable evening! Not only will we have all of your favorite wines, but we will also have the Sweet Racks & Smokin Butts BBQ Food Truck with us for the night. Expect a night full of food, friends, and fun! (Location: Tanglewood Winery)
Scotty McCreery | 7 - 8:30 PM
See Scotty McCreery, the season 10 winner of American Idol, perform live! (Location: Central Wesleyan Church)
Get Your Tickets: $78 per person
Saturday, May 11:
VIP Tour | 9 AM - 4 PM
Celebrate Tulip Time’s 95th festival with a costumed guide to learn more about Holland's history. During this 7-hour tour, you can expect lunch, an exclusive look at the Windmill Island Gardens, a city tour, and a ride to Holland State Park to see Big Red! (Location: Beechwood Church)
Get Your Tickets!: $150 per person. Perfect for all ages!
Volksparade | 2 - 4 PM
Come and see dozens of bands from West Michigan middle and high schools showcase their talents! AKA the People's Parade, this event is popular with residents and visitors alike.
Parade Route: 8th Street from Columbia to Holland High School. Learn where to sit.
Wine Tasting & the Boujee Bowls Food Truck | 12 - 9 PM
Sit, sip, and dine with us after your fun-filled day! Boujee Bowls will be joining us from 4-8 PM, but our wine stems are available from noon to nine! (Location: Tanglewood Winery)
FIREWORKS! | 5:30 - 10 PM
Don’t miss the FREE grand finale of the 2024 Tulip Time Festival! Come early to enjoy the activities, music, and food leading up to the start of the fireworks. (Location: Kollen Park; display starts at dusk.)
Sunday, May 12:
VIP Tour | 9 AM - 4 PM
Celebrate Tulip Time’s 95th festival with a costumed guide to learn more about Holland's history. During this 7-hour tour, you can expect lunch, an exclusive look at the Windmill Island Gardens, a city tour, and a ride to Holland State Park to see Big Red! (Location: Beechwood Church)
Get Your Tickets!: $150 per person. Perfect for all ages!
Carnival | 1 - 8 PM
Carnival Midway is bringing only their best rides for Tulip Time! It’s the perfect place to let your kids get out some of their energy. Be sure to visit www.skerbeck.com for the 2024 daily schedule and wristband/ticket information. (Location: Civic Center Lot)
Wristbands: $30 per session
Individual tickets: $1.50 each or buy a sheet of 50 for $60
Have Fun!
Whatever your Tulip Time Itinerary ends up looking like, we hope you have fun, enjoy the celebrations, and get the chance to visit us at the Tasting Room during our special Tulip Time hours:
- Tuesday - Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
- Thursday: 11 AM - 7 PM
- Friday - Saturday: 12 - 9 PM
Live further away? No problem! Consider joining our Wine Club. When you’re a part of the Wine Club, all you have to do is put your feet up and let exclusive bottles of wine come to you—no matter where you are in Michigan. Uncork and unwind.
