Carousel Band Organ Association Rally in our park on August 23 -24, 2008
small band organ

From across America, band organs - so huge they fill a trailer, and others so small, they fit in a car trunk, gather
at Nelis' Dutch Village.
On Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24. These colorful and ornate machines that sound like entire bands, fill our park with their stirring music. Come and enjoy this rare musical event.

large band organ

 
2009 Tulip Time will be May 2-9
 
"Next year I am going to see Tulip Time in Holland, Michigan!"
If this has been your longtime dream, now is the time to get it on your calendar.
Holland's Tulip Time is ranked as one of the nation's top hometown festivals and 2009 marks its 80th anniversary.
When you are in town, be sure to visit Nelis' Dutch Village to get the complete Dutch experience.
Dutch folk dancing
2008 Bell Tower
 Dutch costumes and wooden shoes
Dutch Folk Dancing
Tulips in bloom, and Netherlands Province Flags flying at the
Bell tower entrance to Nelis' Dutch Village
Dutch costumes
& wooden shoes
     
     
     
     







Dutch Winterfest Starting November 28, 2008
Thanksgiving weekend marks the beginning of
Dutch Winterfest in the city of Holland, Michigan.
Sinterklaas (St. Nicholas) starts the celebration as he rides
his white horse, Schimmel, in the festive opening parade.

A Dutch Kerstmarkt (Christmas Market), based on the popular
open air markets in Europe, is set up in the city's market square. The market includes our Nelis' Dutch Village Kerstmarkt stand with many authentic Dutch Christmas gifts, including Sinterklaas items. Visit our specialty shops to see all of our Seasonal gifts.
Kerstmarkt 2007 was a lot of fun!
We look forward to seeing you this year
when we will again participate in Kerstmarkt (2008).

All during the year, you can get the flavor
of the Dutch Christmas experience, when you visit our
Nelis' Dutch Village specialty shops. We have a wide array
of imported Dutch Christmas gifts and foods.
 
orn sinterklaas on horse
story-time
See all of our Sinterklaas items!
Story time with Sinterklaas will be held again in the winter of 2008.
Queen's Birthday Celebration (Koninginnedag)
Saturday April 25th, 2009
orange group
In the Netherlands, the Dutch Queen's official birthday (Koninginnedag) is a national holiday. Orange, the color of the day, symbolizes national and royal pride. It stems from the royal family name - The Family Nassau, House of Orange.

At Nelis' Dutch Village, everyone is invited to come and enjoy our Queen's birthday celebration. This day marks the season opening of our park and includes all kinds of games and activities.

orange costumes
Click here for printable Park Guide.