🌷 Why We Love the Tulip Time Festival in Holland, Michigan (And You Will Too!)
- greshamtraci
- May 5
- 2 min read
If you’ve spent any time in West Michigan, you’ve likely heard of the Tulip Time Festival—an annual celebration that brings vibrant color, Dutch heritage, and an unmistakable sense of joy to the charming city of Holland, MI.
As a local realtor who lives and works here year-round, I can tell you: Tulip Time isn’t just an event—it’s a full-sensory experience, and one of the best times to fall in love with this incredible community.
🌼 What Is Tulip Time?
Held each May (this year, May 4–12, 2025), Tulip Time is a weeklong celebration of Dutch culture, complete with:
Over 6 million blooming tulips across parks, streets, and private gardens
Traditional Dutch dancing by local students in wooden shoes
Parades, fireworks, and food trucks
Art shows, artisan markets, carnival rides, and more
It’s been named one of the “Best Small Town Festivals in America,” and once you experience it, you’ll understand why.
🧡 What Makes Tulip Time So Special?
1. It’s family-friendly:With stroller-friendly paths, kid-focused activities, and even a Kinderplaats (children’s area), it’s the perfect event for families with kids of all ages.
2. It celebrates heritage:From Dutch costumes and windmills to authentic foods and music, Tulip Time is a love letter to Holland’s founding roots.
3. It brings the whole community together:Locals and visitors alike walk the downtown streets, visit the tulip fields at Window on the Waterfront, and gather on lawns for music and parades. There’s a contagious sense of pride and welcome here.
🏡 Thinking About Moving to Holland?
Tulip Time gives you a glimpse of what it’s like to live here year-round:
Strong sense of community
Stunning natural beauty
Great schools and family amenities
Lake Michigan beaches just minutes away
As a local real estate expert, I’d love to help you explore what makes Holland, Michigan such a special place to call home.
✨ Come See for Yourself
Whether you’re visiting for the first time or have been a longtime fan, Tulip Time is the perfect excuse to rediscover Holland—and maybe even start imagining your life here.
If you’re planning a visit this May and would like to explore homes in the area while you're here, feel free to reach out. I’d be happy to show you around!
Traci Gresham, West Michigan Realtor
(616) 268-9900
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