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Visiting Tulip Time Festival in Holland, MI? Officials Warn Peak Bloom Is Here
The annual festival celebrating Dutch heritage runs May 4-12, 2024. Each year visitors from all over the globe travel to Holland, MI to view over 6 million tulips in bloom. The 8-day festival has received numerous accolades including Best Flower Festival, America’s Best Small Town Festival, Tulip Festival of the Year 2017 & 2018, among others.
Dr. Rolf’s Barbecue opening new waterfront location in Spring Lake
SPRING LAKE, MI - Spring Lake native Judy Hissom is bringing Dr. Rolf’s Barbecue back to her hometown this month. The new location is situated right on the water in the former Old Boy Boys’ Brewhouse at 971 W. Savidge St., with the grand opening celebrations scheduled for the week of May 7 to kick off an inaugural summer in the spot.
Parades to pickleball: Check out what’s happening at the 95th Tulip Time Festival
HOLLAND, MI -- The city of Holland will “welkom” in thousands of visitors this weekend as the 95th Tulip Time Festival kicks off Saturday, May 4. There are tulip festivals across the country and the world, but no one does it quite like Holland -- you can check their trophy case.
Richard DeVos’ ‘land baron’ approach leaves lasting mark on downtown development
Former Grand Valley State University President Arend “Don” Lubbers recalls when the late Richard DeVos told him to “just let him know” if he ever needed any money to purchase property in downtown Grand Rapids for the school. Lubbers, who served as GVSU’s president from 1969...
‘You can’t buy this on Amazon.’ Holland’s Dutch Dancing costumes stay true to 19th century heritage
HOLLAND, MI -- Four months of 80-hour work weeks all culminate for 12 minutes of dancing to kick off Holland’s Tulip Time Festival. Before a single wooden clog hits the street Dutch Dance Director Jenn Ryckbost inspects every detail. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Behind a bronze door from the Dodge estate: An $8 million mansion on Lake Michigan up for sale
GRAND HAVEN, MI — A French-inspired Lake Michigan home is currently on the market for $8,100,000. This home with its meticulously manicured landscape and 330 feet of beach frontage, located at 18250 Spindle Drive in Grand Haven, is MLive’s House of the Week. Homes from around the state are showcased every Wednesday.
Holland Hospital announces expanded birth services
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Holland Hospital recently announced expanded services for moms-to-be at their Boven Birth Center. Today, we have Nicole and Julie in studio to tell us about the care they offer. Holland Hospital Boven Birth Center (BBC) recently announced expanded choices for moms-to-be with the addition...
Holland mother remembers her 'vivacious' daughter
HOLLAND, Mich. — When it came to her life, Laura Zuidema says her daughter Cassandra Casares loved every minute of hers. She says her daughter loved to travel, take care of her kids, and protect those who she cared deeply for. “She's very vivacious, and very outgoing. And she's...
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