Enjoy The Most Colorful Spring Festival In Iowa At The Orange City Tulip Festival

For most of the year, the small community of Orange City, in the northwest corner of Iowa, is a quiet, charming place. However, for one weekend in May, it transforms into something else entirely. Welcome to the Orange City Tulip Festival, a celebration of everything related to that famous bloom beloved by the Dutch. Orange City has a rich Dutch heritage, and they let it shine one weekend every May. Those who visit this tulip festival in Iowa will find a weekend's worth of festivities, including delicious food, an exciting parade, and traditional Dutch dance and song. Of course, the star attraction is the tulips - and lots of them - that line the streets. No matter what you love about this event, there's only one place to be this May 16th, 17th, and 18th: the 84th Annual Orange City Tulip Festival!

The charming town of Orange City is getting ready for its biggest event of the year, and the whole town is about to transform.

Welcome to the Orange City Tulip Festival. When the tulips start to bloom, the whole city comes out to party.

The main street will play host to a massive parade, featuring floats and performers celebrating the season.

Traditional Dutch performers will sing, dance, and celebrate the culture heritage of this part of the Hawkeye State.

A local craft fair will display stunning works of art - many of which you can purchase and take home, so you can enjoy your memories of the festival at any time of year.

Of course, it wouldn't be a festival without food stalls - so you'll want to come hungry!

The signature item has got to be those delicious little Dutch pancakes. You won't be able to eat just one!

Have you attended the Orange City Tulip Festival? Let us know about your experience at this tulip festival in Iowa in the comments section! You can learn more about this year's event on the Orange City Tulip Festival website and the Facebook page of this tulip festival in Iowa.

You could even make tulip celebrations your theme this spring and visit Pella's Tulip Time, as well. It happens two weeks earlier than the Orange City event if you just can't get enough of these colorful blooms. If you're planning to stay around Orange City for a few days, consider checking into the Hampton Inn Orange City - an affordable hotel with a five-star rating on Google.