Holland, Michigan’s annual Tulip Time festival will feature a lineup of new exhibits and events this May, paving the way for yet another annual explosion of color and culture. The festival, which boasts more than 5 million individual blooms, is slated for May 1-10.
“We’re thrilled about the incredible new events coming in 2026,” says Executive Director Gwen Auwerda in a prepared statement. “Each one adds something fresh and meaningful to our traditions, and I can’t wait for our community and visitors to experience the joy they’ll bring.”
One new offering to look out for is the “Holland Highlights Tour,” a half-day journey aboard a luxury motorcoach, led by a costumed guide, that hits all of Holland’s most iconic landmarks. The tour’s main stop is the Windmill Island Gardens. Alternative walking and VIP tour options also will remain available.
This year’s Tulip Time also will feature the new “Dutch Life on Display” exhibit, showcasing authentic clothing shipped directly from a museum in the Netherlands. Housed in the historic Van Raalte Farmhouse, this exhibit will expose visitors to the beauty, symbolism, and heritage woven into every clothing item.
Also new this year is a Tulip Immersion Garden. Designed and curated by Dutch horticulturalist Ibo Gülsen, this addition will “bring an innovative tulip showcase, never before seen in the United States,” according to a Tulip Time news release. This one-of-a-kind display will showcase thousands of tulips in breathtaking arrangements, sure to wow the tourgoers of any group.
Tickets for this year’s Tulip Time festival are currently available for online purchase. tuliptime.com
Main Image: Windmill Island Gardens, Holland, Michigan; Credit: Adobe/csterken
