Paardenmarkt Norg
Every July the small Drenthe village of Norg fills from dawn to dusk with horse traders, market stalls, and food stands for a much-loved summer fair that keeps the region's agricultural market tradition alive at the village centre.
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"A beloved dahlia corso in a small Drenthe village that punches far above its weight, listed on the Dutch National Intangible Heritage register alongside the country's most celebrated parades."
Bloemencorso Eelde
"A classic Drenthe village autumn fair centred on the historic Brink, combining a traditional horse market in the morning with craft stalls, a kermis, and lively village-square sociability throughout the day."
Dwingelermarkt Najaar
"Held annually since 1230 on the third Tuesday of October, the Zuidlaardermarkt is the largest and oldest horse market in the Netherlands, transforming the picturesque Drenthe village of Zuidlaren with thousands of horses, a fairground kermis, and traders from across Europe."
Zuidlaardermarkt
"Every Wednesday morning from July to August, horse-drawn carriages and boats deliver rounds of Edam cheese to the historic Jan van Nieuwenhuizen square, where costumed farmers recreate centuries-old trading rituals at the 1778 weigh house."
Kaasmarkt Edam
"Each Thursday evening of summer at Willemshof in the car-free island village of Schiermonnikoog, the Strúnmarkt brings islanders and visitors together in a cosy evening market full of craft stalls and local atmosphere."
Strúnmarkt Schiermonnikoog
"Every Thursday of the summer season the tiny Texel village of Den Hoorn fills its Herenstraat with stalls of local produce, handmade crafts and second-hand finds, a charming island market with a loyal following among residents and visitors alike."
Hoornder Donderdagmarkt
"A lively outdoor market in the tiny coastal village of Pieterburen, known for its seal rescue centre, offering local Wadden-region produce and crafts."
Waddenmarkt Pieterburen
"A lively annual market day that turns the compact historic centre of Steenbergen into an open-air fair with stalls, live music and a festive street atmosphere typical of small Brabant market towns."
Jaarmarkt Steenbergen
"One of the last truly working horse markets in Europe, Elst's 763rd-edition fair opens at 5 am and draws around 700 horses and ponies alongside international dealers, preserving a living trading tradition stretching back over 750 years."
Elster Paardenmarkt