adminThis neighborhood, a historical jewel, is home to numerous historical structures and Dutch attractions. Make sure to put the Orange City Tulip Festival on your calendar. Visit the Orange City Dutch Heritage Center, Stadscentrum, the Orange City Century Home, the Vogel Old Mill, the Sioux County Courthouse, and other locations in the meantime. Visit Northwestern College’s campus and take a stroll through Windmill Park in the city to see the floral beds and Dutch Canal Bridge next to the windmills. Explore the exhibits of the Dutch American Heritage Museum to delve even more into the region’s Dutch heritage. Visit Hands around the World to browse a variety of exotic crafts and presents. The parks and paths in Orange City let you take advantage of nature. Take a leisurely stroll around the Landsmeer Golf Course or go-between Orange City and Alton on the Puddle Jumper crushed rock route. Once you’re feeling peckish, go to Archie’s Waterside to sample their world-famous steaks, seafood, and wines. Enjoy a light lunch or indulge in some of Brad’s Breads & Bakery’s European pastries, cakes, and cookies to satisfy your sweet craving.
New Year’s Eve Celebration
Enjoy this festive dinner and theater event to ring in the New Year! Before the show, have a homemade buffet supper, Hors d’oeuvres at 11 p.m., and party favors to ring in 2023 in style! The Browns and special guest comedian Tim Lovelace invite you to enjoy music together. Tim Lovelace is a hilarious person. This highly regarded storyteller and singer, who has received Grammy and Dove nominations, has been dubbed the most adaptable comedian performing right now. People of all ages are laughing out loud thanks to his award-winning musical abilities and his pristine humor. 12:00 Buffet and a 1:30 Show
Orange City Tulip Festival
Every year during the tulip season, Orange City has the wonderful fortune and pleasure of hosting thousands of guests from near and far. Join us for a day as you reminisce about the gentle charms of the past and get a fresh perspective on traditional Dutch practices. What started as a modest celebration of Orange City’s Dutch history in 1936 grew into the over 70-year-old Tulip Festival. Every third weekend in May, we have our yearly celebration. The renowned Festival comprises dancing and singing by kids and adults dressed in traditional Dutch costumes, two daily parades, evening musical theater, a carnival midway, excellent food, Dutch specialties, and thousands of tulips all throughout this little community. So please come and discover the Dutch at this vibrant and delightful festival alongside tens of thousands of other guests!
An Evening of Stories with Jeff Gould
Jeff is a talented storyteller who writes and speaks with honesty, wit, and wisdom. He is also a speaker, author, and broadcaster. He uses a narrative to instruct and inspire people to live meaningful, balanced, and purposeful lives. On December 30, Calico Skies Winery will host an Evening of Stories with Jeff Gould to celebrate this lovely thing we call life. The storytelling will begin at 6:30 after a socially acceptable time for gathering. You’ll have a cozy, entertaining, and cozy evening with food for the body (a buffet of fire-grilled pizza and a dessert bar) and food for the soul (Jeff’s stories on subjects like joy, dreams, courage, and more), as well as food for the soul. It’s the ideal method for couples, groups, and friends to celebrate 2022 and welcome the following year.
Art Burst
On the Friday and Saturday of the Orange City Tulip Festival, a two-day fine art fair called Art Burst draws visual artists from all around the five-state area and beyond. A jury chooses which artists to display and promote, and both 2D and 3D Best of Show Awards are given.
Dutch American Heritage Museum
The Orange City Dutch American Heritage Museum’s historical displays include Dutch costumes, an authentic Dutch living room and bedroom, information on the history of the tulip festival, and an early look at life in the Dutch kolonie. View Native American artifacts gathered by a local veterinarian while learning about local tragedies. The outside of the recently renovated museum Annex is in the Marken style. You can view and read about local men and women who fought in wars from the American Civil War to the present day inside the Annex. There is also a vintage barbershop in the annex. Visit the one-room schoolhouse and take in the stunning perennial garden while you are at the museum.
Windmill Park
Wander through a mini molen (windmill) garden at Windmill Park. Along a moving canal are six molens, each with a tulip bed and a Dutch bridge. During the celebration, flags from each Dutch province flutter in Windmill Park. If you have any questions about the festival, stop by the Windmill Information Booth in Windmill Park’s southeast corner to buy tickets for the tulip festival.
Adult Curling League
On the Cone Park outdoor ice rink, there is an adult curling league. Register your team and unwind with your buddies. League plays last eight weeks, followed by championship contests. Co-ed, all-male, or all-female teams are all possible. Before December 30, 2022, sign up Ages: Must be 18 years old and a high school graduate $100 per team as a fee Cone Park Outdoor Ice Rink is situated at 3800 Line Drive.
10-Year Anniversary Party!
On January 1st, join us to celebrate Golf Addictions’ tenth anniversary! It’s hard to think it’s been ten years, but we’re ready to celebrate! You still recall $2 Green Cups, right? What the heck, they’re back all day on New Year’s Day! ALL DAY $2 22oz Domestic Taps! If you still have your green cup, bring it in; otherwise, we have one for you! We want to thank you all for the past ten years and can’t wait to celebrate with you all!
