Holland Michigan

FIESTA!
Bring your group to Fiesta! for a celebration of Latino culture and cuisine. The event kicks off on the first Friday of May and continues all day Saturday. Entertainment includes a King and Queen Pageant, a low-rider car show, mariachi bands, ethnic dances, and carnival rides. Enjoy a variety of ethnic food and crafts. Admission is free.

TULIPANES LATINO ART & FILM FESTIVAL
Experience an array of Latino culture through music, art, film, and food. Tulipanes (pronounced “too-lee-PAN-ace”) is the Spanish word for Holland’s celebrated flower. The festival is held in September and features a series of independent films, a variety of musical acts, Samba and Tango lessons, and ethnic food booths.

GALLERY WALK
Throughout the year, you can enjoy the special events of Gallery Walk weekends presented by the Holland Area Arts Council and the galleries of Downtown Holland. Local and visiting artists demonstrate their techniques, musicians serenade downtown visitors, and refreshments are available at all the participating galleries. Stroll the Gallery Walk in November and February. Or, enjoy both a Gallery Walk and “Art in the Park,” the largest juried art fair in West Michigan, on the first Saturday in August.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES & STREET PERFOMER SERIES
In the summer, downtown Holland is the place to be! On Thursday evenings, you’ll be entertained by a variety of street performers including musicians, yoyo artists, jugglers, acrobats, magicians, and dancers. On Friday evenings, in the beautiful Kollen Park on the shores of Lake Macatawa, you can enjoy musical concerts featuring local artists and a range of musical styles. Tuesday evenings, the American Legion Band performs toe-tapping, patriotic concerts, also in Kollen Park.

“Live Mannequin”
With live mannequins, this September event brings everyone downtown for fun, giveaways, and fall treats. Individually decorated scarecrows greet customers at the door of each participating shop.

ZEELAND PUMPKINFEST
Nearby Zeeland celebrates fall with its annual Pumpkin Fest. Join the fun with band concerts, art exhibits, parades, a pumpkin bake off, and pumpkin carving. For more information, call the Zeeland Chamber of Commerce at 616-772-2494.

ENJOY FALL SPLENDOR
You’ll find that Holland is beautiful any time of year, but add the spectacular fall color of late-September to mid-October, and you’re in for a real treat. Drive along the shores of Lake Michigan for a magnificent view of the lake and colorful dunes. Head inland to bountiful farm markets where your group can stock up on local produce and other specialties, or pay a visit to Holland’s renowned Farmer’s Market, complete with street performers. Go apple picking (or just enjoy lunch and a fresh-baked apple dumpling) at Crane’s Orchards in nearby Fennville. Visit the many antique shops for the finest in precious memorabilia and collectables.