Tulip Time Information — Local services in Pella

It is very beautiful. The town is amazing especially with all the flowers in early spring. I will caution you though if you have a child that needs a diaper changed there are no diaper stations in this town. I was there for 2 1/2 hours downtown Pella, where the festival is and only found one place to change my granddaughter that we had to pay to get in. If you order food that doesn’t earn you the right to use their restroom and the only place I did find a change her there was no changing station. I had to change her on a bench. For as many families as I seen their I’m not sure how they were changing their little ones possibly in a stroller but I still don’t understand in a festival this large why they wouldn’t have more baby changing station. I was very disappointed. The crowd size are massive. At least a half an hour longer to get a simple something to eat shoulder to shoulder. It was fun, but I’m not sure I...

I go every year because I have family in Pella. The parades are great, school marching bands, car show, floats, costumes, candy handouts. Lots of craft tents, food vendors, Very friendly atmosphere. Basically a fair maybe 1/16 the size of Iowa State Fair and much cleaner. No admission prices but paid parking if you choose. Kiddy rides I believe but nothing for adults I dont think. Could use more restrooms, I saw a decent line today walking up. The tulips are everywhere and really light...

Great springtime central Iowa event. Fun for all ages. Amazing variety of colorful tulips. Took the one hour tour of Pella by tractor pull. Very knowledgeable guide discussed the history of Pella and the festival. There's also an art fair in a park near the Central Square. Great food of all kinds. Both bakeries on the main square have terrific treats but the one with the shorter line is also very good. And much...