In the summer there is almost daily something organized in (the region of) Oostkapelle. Under which the various markets, folklore, music performances and various sporting events where you can look at or to which you can join.
Marathon Zeeland
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In the first weekend of October, there are nearly 20,000 active athletes to practice their sport. It's the largest annual sporting event in the province of Zeeland. Start in Burgh-Haamstede via ...
Arrival of Saint Nicholas
End of November
The tradition of Saint Nicholas bringing gifts to children, celebrated in many countries, is an extraordinary occasion in Oostkapelle. Saint Nicholas arrives surrounded by his servants. Later, the whole parade in a festive way accompanies him to the city center. Children greet the procession. Customarily candies ...
Ice rink in Middelburg
Early December to early January
From mid-December you can grab your skates again and show off your tricks on the ice. Of course it is also possible to rent skates.
New Year's Eve
New Year is another wild celebration. The Dutch often stay home with their families until midnight, and many bars open just then. Many venues offer New Year parties. From midnight the sky lights up as everyone sets of fireworks. People in Oostkapelle love a party and New Year’s Eve in particular. It’s a reason ...
2019
National Museum Week
Begin april
During this Museum week about 450 museums are to visit. There are extra activities such as workshops, guided tours, tastings, children's treasure hunts, musical performances and the possibility to dress up. This year's theme is: "Let yourself be mesmerized by a museum ...
Lifeboat Day
Early May
In the spring, the Royal Dutch Rescue Society (KNRM) organizes its annual open day. On Lifeboat Day you can look into the rescue station. At all stations are demonstrations, storytelling, and you can see the equipment.
King's Day
King's Day is officially the national celebration of the birthday of the King, but this in reality is only an excuse to party hard. The celebrations takes place all over the Netherlands. Several activities taking place throughout Oostkapelle and make the 27th April for a special day.
Liberation Day Zeeland
The Bevrijdingsfestival Zeeland (Liberation Festival Zeeland) is celebrated every year on May 5th, on the Bellamypark in Vlissingen. We celebrate freedom with musical performances on various stages, with ...
National Mills Day
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Since 1974 the event is held every year on the second Saturday in May. It is a day when as many mills as possible are running. The National Mills Day has now become an annual event. Besides turning and grinding, all kinds of activities take place at a large number of mills, from baking pancakes to music festivals. ...
Paintersweek Domburg
The Sunday before Ascension until the Saturday after.
Domburg verandert eens per jaar een week lang weer even in de kunstkolonie die het vroeger was. Kunstschilders als Piet Mondriaan, Mies Elout-Drabbe en Jan Toorop deden destijds de ...
Kunstroute Oostkapelle
End August
Tijdens de Kunstroute Oostkapelle laten meerdere kunstenaars hun werken zien op verschillende locaties in Oostkapelle. Er is een gevarieerd aanbod zoals: schilderen, beeldende kunst, keramiek, glas in lood, quilts, bonsai, kaartknipkunst.
Jazz Festival Middelburg
The international jazz festival is held in the entire city of Middelburg during the weekend. During the four-day event artists perform, both professionals and amateurs, from home and abroad. Not only on a big stage in the Abdijplein (Abbey Square), but also in ...
Funfair in Domburg
Op de eerste vrijdag na St. Jan (23 juni).
Who didn’t like it as a child to be swirled around in a carousel or to get sticky from some cotton candy. In Domburg it is still possible every year, at the end of June.
Ring Riding
Entire Summer
Ring Riding is a folkloric tradition where the ring rider sits on a horse and puts a lance through a ring. He gallops to a scaffold where the ring is attached. In Oostkapelle is it considered a serious sport, even though it's a folkloric activity. In summer ...
Market in Oostkapelle
Entire Summer
The weekly tourist market in Oostkapelle there throughout the summer every Thursdays from 10:00 to 19.00 hrs. At the market you can find the greatest deals, fresh seasonal products and unique specialties. The market is the place to socialize and do your shopping at the same time! You will ...
Folkloric day in Middelburg
Ring Riding is a folkloric tradition where the ring rider sits on a horse and puts a lance through a ring. He gallops to a scaffold where the ring is attached to. In Middelburg it is practiced as a serious sport, even though it's a folkloric activity.
City of Dance festival Middelburg
End July
City of Dance festival is one of the longest-running electronic music festivals in the world and elected as ‘’#2 Best Dutch Dance Festival’’ in 2015, ended in the top 10 in 2016 in the Festival chart of Benelux and is known as THE EDM festival of the South-West part of The Netherlands. The festival, which ...
Funfair in Vlissingen
Last week of July
Who didn’t like it as a child to be swirled around in a carousel or to get sticky from some cotton candy. In Vlissingen it is still possible every year, at the end of July. Opening hours of the fair in Flushing: daily from 14:00 to 24:00. On Thursday during the ...
Night market Middelburg
Mid August
The night market has been a great success and a crowd pleaser for many year. Due to its wide variety there is something for everyone. There are over 100 stalls at the night market. Add to that the festive lighting, cozy cafes, fine dining at one of the many restaurants, cheerful live ...
Mosselfeesten Middelburg
Mid July
In juli kan drie dagen lang in Middelburg genoten worden van de overheerlijke Zeeuwse lekkernij, de mossel. Op de Vlasmarkt, het Koorkerkplein en het Damplein laten de horecaondernemers gasten genieten van zeer veel verschillende mossel-, maar ...
Beach volleyball tournament Vrouwenpolder
The Beach Volleyball Circuit Beach Life is a series of beach volleyball tournaments played along the coast and inland in which everyone can participate. This is what the Beach Volleyball Circuit Beach Life! stands for. Play along, or enjoy a drink in the sun – everything is possible. Beach ...
Night market Vlissingen
First Friday of August
On a nice summer evening, take a stroll over the Oostkapelle market.
Funfair in Middelburg
Early August
Who didn’t like it as a child to be swirled around in a carousel or to get sticky from some cotton candy. In Middelburg it is still possible every year, early August.
Folkloric day in Middelburg
Ring Riding is a folkloric tradition where the ring rider sits on a horse and puts a lance through a ring. He gallops to a scaffold where the ring is attached to. In Middelburg it is practiced as a serious sport, even though it's a folkloric activity.
Mussel Day Yerseke
Third Saturday in August
Mussel Day Yerseke is an annually returning great party, always on the third Saturday in August. With eating mussels, sailing on the Oosterschelde, a nice street fair and many other activities. In short, where you can spend a whole day in the mussel center of Europe, on the banks of the Oosterschelde. There ...
Oostkapelle Day
End of August
Ontdek deze dag wat Oostkapelle te bieden heeft! Alle activiteiten hebben te maken met Oostkapelle: inwoners laten zien wat hen boeit, organisaties geven informatie over wat ze allemaal doen in het dorp, actieve werkgroepen maken u deelgenoot en alles wat Oostkapelle tot ...
Kunstroute Oostkapelle
End August
Tijdens de Kunstroute Oostkapelle laten meerdere kunstenaars hun werken zien op verschillende locaties in Oostkapelle. Er is een gevarieerd aanbod zoals: schilderen, beeldende kunst, keramiek, glas in lood, quilts, bonsai, kaartknipkunst.
Mussel 10 days
Sinds 2011 wordt er jaarlijks de Mossel 10-daagse in Oostkapelle georganiseerd. Tientallen restaurants en winkels doen mee aan dit jaarlijks terugkerend september-evenement In het Dorpscentrum worden de toeristen en inwoners verwend met een heerlijk ...
Film by the Sea
End September
Every September Vlissingen becomes the backdrop for (inter) national stars in film. During this period you can find the International Film Festival Film by the Sea at cinema Cine City. During these days you can see new movies ...
Heritage Days
Second Saturday and / or second Sunday in September
Open Monuments Day is held every year halfway through September, when thousands of monuments in the Netherlands are free to the public. The participating monuments can be recognized by the Open Monuments Day flag as shown here. Open Monuments Day is organized to encourage people to know more about their historical ...
Jazz by the Sea
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Jazz by the Sea is the Jazz festival with a sea view! It's an old style international jazz festival along the coast of Walcheren, from Vlissingen to Veere. Jazz by the Sea attracts around 30,000 ...
