House is the oldest building in Pella . This “ birthplace of Pella ” is the cabin where Dominie Scholte purchased the land for the city . The Tuttle Learning Walk behind the cabin shares the early history of the county as well as the story of Dominie Scholte and the journey of the Dutch from the Netherlands to the prairie of Iowa .
Fire House Museum | 614 Main Street | 12-2 p . m . and 4-8 p . m . This reconstructed 1882 building houses an antique fire engine , antique fire-fighting equipment and fire-fighting memorabilia , as well as a cold , desolate jail .
Pella Rolscreen Depot Museum | 102 Main Street | Thursday – Saturday : 8 a . m . to 8 p . m . Listed on the National Register of Historic Places , this museum contains memorabilia of its early days as an important stop on the railroad system . It contains historical documents related to the growth of Rolscreen Company , from its move to Pella in 1926 through today ’ s Pella Corporation .
Veteran ’ s Museum | Memorial Building , 829 Broadway Street | 10 a . m . to 2 p . m . Discover artifacts from the Civil War through the Global War on Terror with most items donated by Pella citizens . Sponsored by the VFW / American Legion .
Displays and Activities
Dutch Masters Antique Auto Display | Washington Street parking lot west of Scholte House , 712 Washington Street | 8:30 a . m . to 7:30 p . m . Check out a variety of antique cars spanning the 20th century . Sponsored by the Dutch Masters .
Antique Implement Display | Franklin Street between West 1st and West 2nd | 9 a . m . to 7 p . m . View many tractors and antique implements representing Iowa ' s agricultural past and present . Sponsored by Red Rock Threshers .
Quilt Show | Pella Memorial Building | 829 Broadway Street | 10 a . m . to 6 p . m . | Admission : $ 5 More than 100 quilts , raffle quilt and gift boutique items , all created by Pella Area Quilt Guild members .
Historic Pella Photo Display | Pella Opera House , Great Hall | 611 Franklin Street | 1:30-5:30 p . m . | Admission : $ 5 Unlimited access to the Great Hall and Historic Pella Photo display as well as the Pella Opera House restrooms .
Martini Huis | Pella Opera House , 2nd floor | 611 Franklin Street | 1:30- 7:30 p . m . | No cover Enjoy a specialty martini while watching Tulip Time activity in the street below .
Klokkenspel | 625 Franklin Street Pella ’ s Klokkenspel brings the Old World to Pella in a musical way ! Enjoy the 147-bell carillon as you watch figures tell of Pella ’ s history and heritage . Performance times are every 30 minutes each day of Tulip Time .
Pella City Tour | 640 Franklin Street | 8:30 a . m . to 12:15 p . m ., 4-6 p . m . | Admission : $ 8 adult , $ 5 youth ( under 18 ) Explore the beautiful town of Pella , visit the most scenic spots and learn about the community ' s Dutch heritage while relaxing on a tour wagon ! Tickets are available each day throughout the festival .
Dutch Craft Market | West Market Park , 1009 Liberty Street | 9 a . m . to 7 p . m . Stroll through West Market Park and enjoy over one hundred booths filled with a wide variety of shopping delights .
Where to Eat
Food Booths Dozens of food booths are located throughout the festival with a variety of amazing foods to enjoy . You ' ll find everything from brats and funnel cakes to authentic Dutch treats like poffertjes and Pella bologna .
Restaurants Downtown Pella is home to excellent restaurants , from pizza to fine or casual dining .
Maria ' s Tea Room at the Scholte House Museum | 728 Franklin Street | Thursday – Saturday | Seatings at 10 a . m ., 1 p . m . and 4 p . m . | Advance reservations required | $ 15 per person | Call 641-620-9463 or email tearoom @ pellahistorical . com to reserve . Enjoy a delicious Dutch koffie tijd in a historical setting at Maria ' s Tea Room , located in the Scholte House Museum . While you eat , hear the story of Maria Scholte , the wife of Pella ' s founder , who made the Scholte house her home .
Dutch Dinner Show | Wednesday – Friday | 5 p . m . | Graham Conference Center at Central College | 812 University Street | Advance reservations required | $ 25 per person | Call 641-628-7679 to reserve . Enjoy traditional Dutch dishes prepared by Central College Catering . Performances from the Dutchesses on Wednesday , the Tulip Queen and Court on Thursday and the Dutch Family Singers on Friday . Cash bar available . Located five blocks from downtown Pella . Free parking ( no shuttles are available ).
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