This year’s Tulip Time festival will be featuring a lot of new and returning entertainment.

Steering Committee member Paul Jones tells KNIA/KRLS News the emphasis this year is on local acts.

“We just have a ton of talent in Pella,” he says. “It’s really remarkable the amount of musical talent, and people that are just very good at presenting themselves on stage.”

On Thursday, alumni from the annual Pella’s Got Talent competition will be featured including a magic act and several singers. On Friday night, Pella High School’s Jazz 1 group will be performing and on Saturday, Jara Johnson will take the stage.

Stay tuned to KNIA/KRLS radio, the official station for the 81st annual Tulip Time Festival.