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Newspaper
Holland Sentinel
Location
Holland, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 03, 2019
Page
7
Pence's on 8th and Chicago debuts Tulip Time offerings with an Italian sausage priced at 8 dollars and chili cheese fries at 7 dollars. The items promise a calorie bang to start the festival season.
Tall bright red kingsbloodsingle tulips bloom in late spring or early summer, adding vivid color to Garten landscapes and borders. Growers note sturdy stems and long-lasting blossoms amid cool, well drained soil with full sun exposure.
More single late tulips are planted than any other tulip type because they bloom later than all other tulips just in time for the Tulip Time festival.
A costume from a Noord Holland fishing village stands out at Tulip Time with a peaked lace hat and a bright striped skirt. The attire reflects local heritage and regional dress during the festival.
In 1927 Lida Rogers, a Holland High biology teacher, proposed a tulip day at a Woman's Literary Club. Her plan to plant tulips citywide in Holland, Michigan led to Holland’s first Tulip Time Festival in 1929, now a nine day event drawing about 500000 visitors annually.
Twitter post highlights TulipTime events with more than 200 student artists whose works will be on display. Food vendors attend the festival with items like deep fried buns and sausage nacho cheese among offerings.
A commemorative video highlights Tulip Time's 90th anniversary. The clip showcases community milestones, local traditions, and the event’s enduring appeal, inviting viewers to celebrate with archival images and reflections from longtime participants.
Holland organizes a slate of first time features for the 90th Tulip Time festival running May 4 through 12. Klompen Garden showcases nearly 50 artists with designs like In Full Bloom by Lisa Schulist winning best piece. Town Crier competition honors retiree John Karsten, 40 years in service, May 10. New initiatives urge orange storefronts and funding for Dutch dancer outfits via donations on the Tulip Time site.
Kinderplaats returns in Holland Michigan with the Province Pass learning journey through 12 Netherland provinces. Hands-on activities, carnival rides, and a new Innovation Lab showcase STEM art and tech, police and fire demos, and local robotics teams.
Food trucks pepper Holland as Tulip Time unfolds with a Culinary Series at Boatwerks and Big Lake Brewing offering Dutch dishes paired with beer. Tickets range from 28 to 775 dollars for meals and shows at Haworth Inn, Evergreen Commons, Yacht Basin Center, and venues along downtown.
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