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 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
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 were very exciting, I was all tuckered out at the end of my visit
Meanderings Abound 