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01-05-2025
- Climate
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Tulip Time forecast: Comfortably cool spring weather, shower chances
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The 96th annual Tulip Time Festival will open in Holland Friday with a chance of showers, but the weekend overall appears to bring pleasant springtime weather to check out the fresh blooms. Weather conditions in the lead-up to the festival have been better to the bulbs than in 2024, when an early onset of warm temperatures had . Friday presents a chance of passing morning showers followed by late-day clearing. It will also be the coolest day of the weekend with afternoon highs in the middle to upper 50s. Moving forward, we should have a bit more warmth work in as highs lift near 60 degrees Saturday and into the lower 60s Sunday afternoon. There will also be some more sunshine helping to light up the flower beds with those vibrant springtime colors. Download the free Storm Team 8 weather app While Sunday will be the warmest day of the weekend by a small margin, the trade-off will be a breezy northeast wind with gusts hovering near 25 mph, so it may not feel quite as pleasant. There's also a chance of rain returning as we step into the evening hours. Tulip Time goes through Sunday, May 11. Stay with Storm Team 8 to help you plan out the best time to head to Holland. *Correction: A previous version of this article misstated how many years the festival has been held. We regret the error, which has been corrected. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Climate
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Will Tuesday's snow and cold impact Tulip Time?
HOLLAND, Mich. (WOOD) — Tuesday morning brought a light wintry mix and relatively cold temperatures falling into the mid-30s throughout West Michigan. Fortunately, the cold is not expected to seriously impact the tulips for the upcoming 96th annual Tulip Time Festival. Damage usually occurs to plants when temperatures drop below 28 degrees. Volksparade at Tulip Time getting shorter route The season's last freezing temperature in Holland usually happens by May 6, with the earliest last freeze on record happening April 13 in 2016 and the latest on June 11, 1972. While temperatures have consistently been on the cooler side year-to-date in Holland, tulips are hearty. '(The tulips) are looking great. They like this cool weather. We do need some sun and a little warmer weather to help the buds actually bud and then the blooms to come. So I think we're in good shape based on what you're predicting for the weather,' Tulip Time Executive Director Gwen Auwerda told News 8 Tuesday. 'If things stay as they are now, on track, I think we'll see beautiful tulips the week of the festival.' The current Climate Prediction Center Outlook indicates near-normal temperatures and wetter conditions than what is standard during Tulip Time, which runs May 2 to May 11 this year. What may be hazardous to the tulips is severe weather — especially large hail — and there is a chance of some stronger storms sparking on Friday. Stay with as we bring you the latest on that chance of severe thunderstorms in your forecast. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
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Tulips begin to bloom in Pella
PELLA, Iowa — Forget Groundhog Day or Daylight Saving Time, the real sign of spring here in Iowa is when the bright, colorful petals start to push through in Pella as the tulips begin to bloom. Last week's warm weather brought several beds to show color. It's the spring cheer everyone looks forward to this time of year. 'I think it really just brightens everybody's mood and Tulip Time is something that we really, here in Pella, can all unify around. And so that first pop of color is exciting for everybody, no matter who you are. You see that and everyone's there with their camera. They want to get that picture. It's, it's a really a harbinger of spring,' Executive Director of Pella Historical Museums Jessi Gallian said. Iowa family's shoe store celebrating a century in business 'Yes, it looks very bright and beautiful especially since our weather has been jumping around from cold to hot,' Pella visitor Milana said. 'So seeing flowers is really nice. It's a reminder that summer is coming and the cold is over.' This color means that the countdown is on for the 90th annual Tulip Time Festival happening in Pella May 1-3. 'It's amazing to see this community festival have such longevity,' Gallian said. 'So we're happy no matter when they're blooming. So it's exciting. It's a little stressful, but at the end of the day we will have a beautiful long bloom season.' The Pella Parks Department planted over 120,000 different tulips, 250 beds all across the city. If you want to come visit and see the tulips, you can check out where they're blooming, where they're colorful, on a map at Iowa News: Iowa House not moving forward with bill shielding pesticide companies from health-related lawsuits Tulips begin to bloom in Pella Iowa AG warns your genetic data could be at risk Fan-favorite donut vendor won't return to Iowa State Fair in 2025 WHO 13 Farm Report: Thursday, April 3 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Where are Michigan's spring festivals? Where to enjoy blooms, music, outdoors
Spring is nearly here in Michigan and with it, a lineup of festivals to welcome in the season. Spring officially starts on March 20. This season, from Native American heritage to blooming Tulips to trout fishing and beyond, festivals will offer a chance to get outdoors and celebrate spring's warming weather. Here's what to know. Welcome west Michigan's blooming tulip season with a twist of Dutch heritage in Holland this spring. The Tulip Time Festival is May 2-11, with events and activities throughout the downtown Holland area. The annual festival includes guided tours, Dutch dance lessons, art exhibitions, performances, food and drinks, and more. Information about tickets for individual events can be found online. More: Where are hummingbirds? Here's a look at migration map Spend Memorial Day weekend in the birthplace of techno to enjoy electronic music and dancing. Movement, recently ranked the nation's sixth-best music festival, will run May 24-26 at Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit. The three-day festival will feature more than 115 acts performing on six stages, including internationally renowned DJs, live acts and up-and-coming artists. There will be food and drink vendors, colorful lights, and an artist in residence program with art installations and murals. Three-day passes are $319 general admission, $449 VIP. Single-day tickets are $169 general admission, $219 VIP. Tickets can be purchased online. Bird enthusiasts, the Michigan Bluebird Society will soon offer a chance to learn all about bluebirds in Grand Rapids. The 2025 Spring Bluebird Festival is from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Saturday at the Prince Conference Center at Calvin University. The annual event will feature an expert panel, prize drawings, a bluebird/nature expo, bluebird and other native birds informative programs, and more. The festival is free to attend. Cross the Mackinac Bridge into the Upper Peninsula to honor the state's Indigenous roots. The Native American Festival is May 24 at the Museum of Ojibwa Culture. The annual festival recognizes the culture and contributions of local Anishinaabe people, per the event website. The festival will feature Indigenous apparel, dancing and drumming, medicines, and more. Head to northern Michigan to celebrate the opening of trout season in Kalkaska this spring. The National Trout Festival is April 23-27. The 88th annual festival will include fishing, a classic car show, parades, contests, and more. The festival will mainly be in downtown at Railroad Square and at the Kalkaska County Fairgrounds. More: Sick of winter? These upcoming markets will make it seem like spring in Michigan If you can't make it to those festivals this spring, here are more to check out across the state: Upper Peninsula Dark Sky Festival: The festival is during International Dark Sky Week. The third annual festival will run April 24-26 at Keweenaw Mountain Lodge just outside Copper Harbor at the Keweenaw Dark Sky Park. There will be a lineup of speakers, informative presentations, two lunches and more. Fairy Festival in Jackson: The annual Fairy Festival is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 12 in downtown. The event will include crafts, activities, snacks, costumes, a performance, bounce house and more. Saginaw on Stage: The music festival fundraiser will be from 5-10 p.m. April 5 at the Saginaw Club. The 2025 event, hosted by the Rotary Club of Saginaw, will benefit the Saginaw Community Foundation's Crayola Park Improvement Fund. The festival will feature a variety of musical performances, along with a buffet meal. Freeland Walleye Festival: The 39th annual festival will run April 24-27. The festival will include tournaments, carnival rides, a parade, Bingo, run and walk, and more. Renaissance Faire in Marshall: The festival is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 10-11. The fair is based around historical re-enactment inspired by medieval Europe, complete with costumes, activities, performances and more. Contact Jenna Prestininzi: jprestininzi@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Tulips, music, fly fishing: Michigan festivals announce spring
