Tulip Time

Tulip Time is an annual festival that occurs in Pella, Iowa on the first Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in May.

Everything is very clearly labeled in this fine town

I had never been, so I thought this would be the year to make the journey. Unfortunately, the weather did not agree with my decision so I waited out the rain and went to visit the tulips the day after the festival ended. Thus, I missed out on the many fun attractions that I am told Tulip Time has to offer, such as parades, the Tulip Queen and Court, and the quilt show. This did not dampen my spirits, while I do love a good parade and a cuddle with a fine handmade quilt, my true passion is for tulips!

I am indeed a Hippo who is smitten over spring tulips

The Tulips may have still been wet from the rain but they still made for a great place to frolic gleefully, as only Tiny Hippo's are known to do

The Tulips may have been wet from the rain but they still made for a great place to frolic gleefully, as only Tiny Hippo’s are known to do

The variety of flowers was just amazing, from delicate whites..

to playful pinks and greens…

there was even this one lone yellow tulip in a sea of red

I was able to take some time to look at the other attractions that Pella has to offer, including this gorgeous Vermeer Windmill

This fountain adds charm to the center of the city, though they don’t seem to want anyone to play in it

The large sundial seemed to be out-of-order while I was visiting

This lovely man was able to offer me a lift in his bicycle, I am not sure how he managed to peddle it in those large shoes, but we did arrive safely

A lovely man was able to offer me a lift on his bicycle, I am not sure how he managed to peddle it in those large shoes, but we did arrive safely

Giving gifts of tulips seemed to be a well honored tradition that I was pleased to take part in

There was a huge grandstand which I believe is used during the many parades that Tulip Time has to offer

But most importantly, were the tulips!

The tulips of Pella are very exciting, you will be all tuckered out at the end of your visit

The tulips of Pella were very exciting, I was all tuckered out at the end of my visit

The tulips of Pella are very exciting, you will be all tuckered out at the end of your visit

But most importantly, were the tulips!

Valery Gregiev Tulip

Magnolia Tree

This fountain adds charm to the center of the city

The variety of flowers was just amazing

Purple Tulip

Red and Yellow Tulip

Windmill

Pink and Orange Tulip

Squirrel on his perch

Everything is very clearly labeled in this fine town

Giving gifts of tulips seemed to be a well honored tradition that I was pleased to take part in

Tiny Hippo and the Tulips

Yellows

The large sundial seemed to be out of order while I was visiting

There was a huge grandstand which I believe is used during the many parades that Tulip Time has to offer

White and Pink Tulip

The Tulips may have still been wet from the rain but they still made for a great place to frolic gleefully, as only Tiny Hippo’s are known to do

Everything is clearly marked in this great town

Pink and Green Tulip

Orange spiked tulip

to playful pinks and greens

Valery Gregiev Tulip

I was able to take some time to look at the other attractions that Pella has to offer, including this gorgeous Vermeer Windmill

This lovely man was able to offer me a lift in his bicycle, I am not sure how he managed to peddle it in those large shoes, but we did arrive safely

Orange Tulips

Orange and Yellow Tulip

There was even this one lone yellow tulip in a sea of red

White and Pink Tulip

11 thoughts on “Tulip Time”

OMG I love your photos with the hippo! These are beautiful, funky, amazing, cute, interesting and fun! love it! And the Tulips wow! So beautiful. Do you sell any of these photographs on Ebay? Super cute and Thank you for posting 🙂

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I just love every single one of these photographs! The Tulips are amazing and with the Hippo in the mix it just gives every photo a little fun and character. I love it!