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 2025 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 just a few miles from Downtown Holland, and we’re joining in on the Tulip Time fun with special hours and a sweet deal!
Tasting Room Hours:
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Thursday, May 1: 2-7 PM
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Friday & Saturday, May 2-3: 12-9 PM
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Tuesday & Wednesday, May 6-7: 2-6 PM
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Thursday, May 8: 2-7 PM
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Friday & Saturday, May 9-10: 12-9 PM
Tulip Time Special:
Enjoy 10% off bottles of Blue Silk, Blue Blood, or a 6-pack of Beach Bum—perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself).
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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 2:
Tulip City Open - Pickleball Tournament | 12:00 - 6:30 PM
Participate in a competitive Pickleball tournament to directly support Gateway Mission, a non-profit that provides resources and shelter to those in need. Like to play a certain way? Enjoy several playing options, from singles to gender-specific doubles and mixed doubles. (Location: MVP Sports Holland)
Register: $55 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 2025 daily schedule and wristband/ticket information. (Location: Civic Center Lot)
Wristbands: $30 on week nights and $35 on weekends
Individual tickets: $1.50 each, or buy a sheet of 50 for $60
Wine Tasting & the Dune Buggy 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 twelve mainstay wines (with more on the way!) for you to choose from, along with our collection of limited-release wines that you can ONLY get at Tanglewood.
And that’s not all!—The Dune Buggy Food Truck 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 3:
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 & the Wok Me Up Food Truck | 12 - 9 PM
Take a load off with wine and mouthwatering rice bowls! Wok Me Up will be serving food from 4-8 PM. (Location: Tanglewood Winery)
Sunday, May 4:
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: Hope Church)
Get Your Tickets: $16 per person
Monday, May 5:
Art in Bloem Fine Art Showcase | 10 AM - 5 PM
Come and enjoy the work of the top 20 finalists in Tulip Time's 2025 Bloem artwork competition! FREE to attend. (Location: Holland Area Arts Council)
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: $45 per person
Tuesday, May 6:
Historic Walking Tours | 8:30 AM - 4:45 PM
Follow a costumed guide on a 1-hour and 15-minute 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 | 2-6 PM
Try a wine flight at our Tasting Room! Just choose four Tanglewood wines 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)
FiddleFire! | 7 - 8:30 PM
FiddleFire will be performing for their 12th 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 7:
Wine Tasting at Tanglewood Winery | 2-6 PM
Our Tasting Room has a variety of options for wine lovers to choose from—from drink types to quantities. Here are just a few things you can find: Full or half pours of wine & port, bottles & cases of wine, growlers, tasting flights, and wine slushies. (Location: Tanglewood Winery)
Forever Motown | 7 - 8:30 PM
Get ready for a night of Motown magic! Forever Motown brings you the biggest hits from legends like The Four Tops, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, and more—performed by a powerhouse cast of seasoned pros, including former members of The Jones, The Marvelettes, and Broadway stars from shows like Dream Girls and Showboat. (Location: Central Wesleyan Church)
Get Your Tickets: $45 per person
Thursday, May 8:
Gentex Kinderparade | 2:30 - 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! (Location: 8th Street)
Get Your Tickets: $22 for Market Place Seating and Grandstand Seating
Wine Tasting & the El Jalapeño Food Truck | 2 - 7 PM
Wrap up your day of festivities at the perfect place to wind down and cool off! Grab a glass of wine from 2-7 PM and some tacos at the El Jalapeño Food Truck from 3-7 PM. (Location: Tanglewood Winery)
Friday, May 9:
Tulip Immersion Garden | 8 AM - 5 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 Boujee Bowls 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 Boujee Bowls Food Truck with us from 4-8 PM. Expect a night full of food, friends, and fun! (Location: Tanglewood Winery)
Rodney Atkins | 7 - 8:30 PM
See Rodney Atkins, a well-loved country singer and songwriter, perform live! (Location: Central Wesleyan Church)
Get Your Tickets: $58 per person
Saturday, May 10:
VIP Tour | 8 AM - 3:30 PM
Celebrate Tulip Time’s 96th festival with a costumed guide to learn more about Holland's history. During this 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!
Quality Car Wash Volksparade | 2 - 4 PM
Come and see dozens of bands from West Michigan middle and high schools showcase their talents! FREE to attend, this event is popular with residents and visitors alike.
Parade Route: 8th Street from Columbia to Kollen Park.
Wine Tasting & the Two Bones BBQ Food Truck | 12 - 9 PM
Sit, sip, and dine with us after your fun-filled day! Two Bones BBQ will be joining us from 4-8 PM, but our wine stems are available from 12-9 PM! (Location: Tanglewood Winery)
FIREWORKS! | 5:30 - 11 PM
Don’t miss the FREE grand finale of the 2025 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 11:
Historic Walking Tours | 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM
Follow a costumed guide on a 1-hour and 15-minute 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.
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 2025 daily schedule and wristband/ticket information. (Location: Civic Center Lot)
Wristbands: $30 on week nights and $35 on weekends
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:
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Thursday, May 1: 2-7 PM
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Friday & Saturday, May 2-3: 12-9 PM
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Tuesday & Wednesday, May 6-7: 2-6 PM
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Thursday, May 8: 2-7 PM
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Friday & Saturday, May 9-10: 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.
