De Klomp News Today

De Klomp Wooden Shoe and Delftware Factory near Holland showcases wooden-shoe hand carvers who, with the help of a machine that is 125 to 150 years old, produce the wooden "clogs" for footwear, decoration and traditional Dutch dancing.

Holland's De Klomp Wooden Show and Delftware Factory is one of the United States' only Dutch clog producers, as well as the only complete producer of Delftware pottery in North America.

Tulip Time is just around the corner. A big part of the festival traditions are the wooden shoes you see the dancers wear in the parade. The shoes are called 'klompen' or 'clogs' and De Klomp Wooden Shoe & Delftware Factory in Holland still makes the shoes the old fashioned way.

Holland, Michigan on the coast of Lake Michigan is infused with Dutch influence and history and a great spot for spring tulip watching.

The revived Tulip Time festival was a boon for local business, with crowds strong despite a pared down schedule events.

10SHARES Holland, Mich. experienced a major financial loss this year due to cancellation of its Tulip Time Festival. Image: Kristi Berens, Dutch dancing instructor Editor’s note: This is the second part of a 6-part series called Renaissances: Environment Creative Culture by Kathleen Fitch, Anne Hooper, Chioma Lewis, Lea Mitchell & Lillian Young. By Kathleen Fitch The Great Lakes region is known for its natural beauty, drawing millions of visitors every year. Tourism is one of the region’s b...