The main events for 2009 will be held on the weekends of
April 4 and 5, 11 and 12, and 18 and 19.
The Netherlands— Birth of a Dream
By Deborah Yates - The Lewis River Review IN THIS TWO PART STORY, the Dobbes
share their personal history—an inspiring
tale of the driving forces that led to
their eventual move to the United States
and a new life. Holland America Bulb
Farm and its sister corporations are the
result of the hard work and determination
of just one family that immigrated to
America. The Tulip Festival is the Dobbe
family's way of sharing their love of the
craft of bulb and flower husbandry and
a way to support and promote the city of
Woodland as well...click here to download and read this story.
Benno Dobbe was selected as Citizen of the Year by the Woodland Chamber of Commerce.
From Holland to America, with experience and a vision, many dreams became reality!
The combination of dreams, experience and vision lead Benno, Klazina, and their 3 children to emigrate from Holland to America in 1980. Since their arrival, Benno became the owner and CEO of several successful companies in the flower and bulb industry...click here to read more.