Lodging
Click here to find a list of options in and around Pella. Rooms fill up quickly, so call early!
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Street Closings
Streets around the town square and in the parade staging areas are closed to vehicle traffic during the festival. Most events and activities at our Tulip Time Festival are within walking distance of a four-block radius of the town square. Moving around is part of the festival. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes!
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Local residents, please be aware that all vehicles, including golf carts, will NOT be allowed through the barricades unless they have the proper pass. Passes are only given to residents and businesses located inside the ropes barricades, key volunteers, and event organizers.
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Parking
Limited parking is available downtown or within walking distance. These spots tend to fill up early in the morning. Thank you for abiding by all "no parking" signs!
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Parking lots are available from 9:00am to 6:00pm for $10 per vehicle, CASH ONLY. Shuttles take you to downtown Pella and back, running frequently until 10:00pm and included in the price of parking. Note: Not all shuttles are equipped with handicap accessibility and many parking spaces may require significant walking to board the shuttle.​
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Friday & Saturday: Delta Lot on west side of town, Exit 40 from Hwy 163 - follow signage at Exit 40
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Saturday Only: Pella Christian High School on the southeast side of town, Exit 44 from Hwy 163 - follow signage at Exit 44
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Please be aware that pets are not allowed on most of our shuttles from the parking lots, which means longer wait times for people who are bringing their animals to the festival. Service animals are welcome.
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Several churches in Pella are also available for parking on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Open Bible Church at 837 Washington Street - $15
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Calvary Church at 408 Maple Street - Free parking with shuttle to downtown. Handicapped transport may be available.
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Connect Church at 914 Liberty Street - $5
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First Church at 605 Broadway Street - $15
Limited handicap parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Pella Public Library parking lot with access from Liberty Street.
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Shuttles
Golf cart shuttles are available to transport visitors along a route from the Scholte Church to the Dutch Market from 10am-2pm and 4pm-8pm. Single rides ($2) and day-long passes ($5) may be purchased directly from shuttle cart drivers. Golf carts pick up and drop off passengers at designated sites only.
Weather Alerts
To receive weather-related alerts via text during Tulip Time, text Pellatulip to 67283.
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View the map below and click the red icons to find paid parking lot locations (detailed above) and a few of the main Tulip Time sites and attractions.