Photo by Pella Historical Society
Photo by Pella Historical Society

Pella’s royalty is wrapping up their travels around Iowa, and are preparing for their biggest three days of the year.

The Tulip Time Royal Court, including Queen Maria Bandstra, Elyse Parisee, Shanae DeHaan-Burch, Anne Williamson, and Taylor Bolt–has made appearances all around Iowa to promote the May 5-7 festival.

Members of the court say they’ve enjoyed sharing the stories of Pella, but add they’ve also learned a great deal about Tulip Time history and the state.

“We actually met a lady who had a document from her great great grandmother who said she was the first person to bring tulips to Pella,” Parisee told KNIA/KRLS.

“I met a woman who had Dominie Scholte at her parents’ wedding, so that was definitely a piece of history from Pella,” Bandstra said.

Stay tuned to KNIA/KRLS for full coverage of the 81st Tulip Time Festival.