Tulip Time Festival in Holland, Michigan

May 1-10, 2026

One of America's Best Spring Flower Festivals

If you’re searching for the perfect spring getaway, look no further than Tulip Time in Holland, Michigan—a world-famous festival that transforms this charming Lake Michigan destination into a vibrant sea of color every spring.

The Tulip Time Festival began in 1929, when the City of Holland celebrated the blooming of its first 100,000 tulips. Today, Holland, MI bursts into bloom each spring with millions of tulips, making it one of the most photographed and celebrated tulip festivals in the United States. Over the decades, Tulip Time has grown far beyond a flower festival, offering unforgettable family-friendly events, cultural experiences, and live entertainment for visitors of all ages.

One of the highlights of Tulip Time in Holland, Michigan is its legendary Tulip Time parades—among the largest and most spectacular parades in Michigan. Thousands of spectators line the streets to enjoy elaborate floats, marching bands, and traditional Dutch Dancers, who perform along more than two miles of celebration. Throughout the week, Dutch Dancers also appear across downtown Holland, performing authentic Dutch dances in wooden shoes amid blooming tulip beds.

Beyond the flowers, Tulip Time in Holland, MI features a wide variety of attractions including national and local entertainment, a lively carnival, fireworks, and immersive cultural activities that celebrate Holland’s rich Dutch heritage. Be sure to explore the official Tulip Time Festival Brochure to discover everything this iconic spring festival has to offer.

Returning once again, renowned Dutch horticulturist Ibo Gülsen presents the breathtaking Tulip Immersion Garden – The Journey of the Tulip. Walk among 50,000 raised tulip beds arranged in three stunning floral displays that tell the story of the tulip—from its origins in Turkey, to its rise in the Netherlands, and finally to its beloved celebration at Tulip Time in Holland, Michigan. This immersive garden offers one of the best photo opportunities in Michigan.

Tulip Time is an award-winning festival, named “Best Flower Festival” by USA Today, featured on Fodor’s Travel list of America’s Best Spring Flower Festivals, and honored as “Tulip Festival of the Year” by the World Tulip Summit. It’s a bucket-list spring travel experience you won’t want to miss.

Plan your visit today and discover why Tulip Time in Holland, Michigan is one of the most celebrated spring festivals in the country.

When are the tulips in bloom in Holland, Michigan?
Monitor the tulip bloom status around the city with the Tulip Tracker.
Monitor the tulip blooms at Veldheer Tulip Gardens.