About King's Day
In the Netherlands, King's Day, or Koningsdag, celebrates the birthday of King Willem-Alexander. The Dutch party all day long throughout the country, with flea markets, food and drink, boat rides in the canals, and a whole lot of fun. Of course, the most important thing is that everyone wears orange!
Join us in Pella on Saturday, May 2, for King's Day 2026. It's a party you don't want to miss!
King's Day at the Historical Village
King's Day fun for the whole family! Experience crafts and activities, games, and sweet and savory treats throughout the Historical Village. Watch the Dutchesses perform at 11am, meet members of the Tulip Court at 1pm, and bring home your own King's Day goodie bag.
Be sure to explore all the Village has to offer, from the wooden shoe factory to a display of beautiful Dutch costumes.
The Historical Village will be open 10am-4pm. Admission is $5 for adults and free for 18 & under.
King's Day Market
Our King's Day market features dozens of vendors in the beautiful Scholte Gardens. Browse a variety of merchandise while you stroll among the tulips!
The market will be open 10am to 5pm, with live music from 11am to 1pm. Scholte Gardens is located behind (north of) the historic Scholte House at 728 Washington Street. Free & open to the public.
Vendor applications are now closed. You can view a list of participating vendors at the button below!
City Tours
Take a tour of historic Pella! You'll see all of the town's sites, including where to find the best tulip beds, while learning from a knowledgeable spieler!
Tours will take place at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1pm, and 2pm, and you can purchase tickets in-person, day-of beginning at 10am. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for 18 & under.
Tickets and loading will be at the corner of Main and Franklin Street, near the Information Windmill.
Garage Sales
If you're still itching to shop after visiting the King's Day Market in Scholte Gardens, be sure to check out the garage sales happening in Pella on May 2! It wouldn't be King's Day without them.
Find more information on the Facebook event at the button below.
King's Day garage sales are not sponsored or organized by Pella Historical Museums.
