Several years ago, a few community members from Pella, Iowa went to the Netherlands to experience traditional Dutch Christmas markets and brought the idea back for development in Pella. Enjoy hot Dutch drinks and food, listen to live music, and wander through the various artisan’s booths, all inspired by the outdoor markets in the Netherlands….
During the Tulip Time Festival in Pella, they hold two parades each day: an afternoon 2:30 pm parade and an evening lighted parade that starts at 8:30 pm. Last night I made the trip over to Pella to check out the evening activities and parades. Here’s a quick recap of my experience. I arrived in…
You’ve probably seen Pella’s beauty from the ground many times, perhaps when walking the park to explore the tulips or walking the streets to shop in their unique stores. However, if you take to the air, you’ll also find that same beauty from above. These photos and videos were captured in the spring of 2021,…
I usually travel to Pella for tulip photos on the weekend before the festival, but that didn’t happen this year. Instead, I’ll be waiting to visit during the actual festival, which is May 5th thru 7th. Visit https://www.pellahistorical.org/tuliptimeschedule for all the details and schedules. In the meantime, here’s a collection of some of my favorite…
It’s April and we’re all anxiously awaiting the arrival of warmer temperatures, greener landscapes, and of course, the annual blooming of the tulips in Pella, Iowa. But how do you know when the tulips are in bloom, so you can make sure you’re trip to the Dutch community is well-timed? The most obvious way to…
Have you ever wanted the Pella tulips all to yourself? No crowds, no other visitors… just you and the tulips? That’s what I set out to do during the spring of 2021. I’ve been to Pella many times. During the festival, before, as well as after the festival. Weekends. Weekdays. You name it. But this…
Pella isn’t just a spring or tulip time town. It’s just as charming for a winter shopping spree and a short winter walk to check out the holiday decorations. Pella is located just an hour southeast of Des Moines and my wife and I have made many trips to Pella, but mostly during the spring…
Do you like winter walks? Ok, I’m probably in the minority on this one. But I actually like walks and short hikes after a fresh snowfall. Typically, I’ll walk in a location where I’ve been during the summer or fall – and then re-experience it during the winter. I get this from my photography background,…