Kertsmarkt: Pella’s Dutch Christmas Market

Kertsmarkt: Pella’s Dutch Christmas Market

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….

Pella from above

Pella from above

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,…

My favorite Pella tulip photos

My favorite Pella tulip photos

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…