HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 13, 2022) – The heat has claimed an attraction in Holland’s annual signature event.
Tulip Time Festival officials announced on Friday that the Tulip Immersion Garden, which had been set up at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds, will close a day ahead of schedule. Saturday will be the final day that patrons can get a up close and personal look at the star of the show at eye level instead of having to stoop to see the pedals.
“The unexpected and extreme heat over the week of the festival has made it beautiful to be outside, but the tulips have been struggling, including the tulips at the Tulip Immersion Garden display,” Festival Executive Director Gwen Auwerda said in a statement. “Because the exhibit will not be able to last into Sunday, the festival has decided to close it one day early.”
Those holding tickets for the Sunday session can either come early or contact the Tulip Time Festival office (616-396-4221, ext. 109) “for other options.”
Instead of the Immersion Garden held on Sunday, which was in its first year, the festival will sell potted tulip bulbs in this exhibit on that May 15th at the Fairgrounds, from 10 AM to 4 PM. The bulbs will be on sale for $5 for a five-bulb pot or $10 for a 10-bulb pot, with proceeds going to the non-profit Festival.
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