What to Experience in Blankenberge: Events & Activities
Below, you'll find our selection of the finest events in Blankenberge and the surrounding region. Especially in the summer, there are almost daily festivities, ranging from markets and folklore to music performances and sporting events. Yet, even outside the summer season, there's plenty to enjoy in terms of varied activities.
Evening Markets in Sluis
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One of the most popular summer events in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen is the evening markets in the picturesque town of Sluis. This annual event is held four times, on the last two Tuesdays of July and the first two Tuesdays of August. What can you expect ...
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Flanders Sings in Blankenberge
Enjoy an evening filled with music and community spirit at the Flanders Sings event at the Leopold III Square in Blankenberge. This annual free event brings people together to sing and swing collectively. What to Expect at Flanders Sings in ...
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Paravang Festivities
Around the Paravang, the windbreak at the harbour, the Paravang festivities are celebrated every year, when fishing folklore takes centre stage. The harbour area is then bathed in an authentic maritime atmosphere and provides the cosy backdrop for fishing traditions and folklore all day long. In the shadow of the ...
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HAP foodtruck festival
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The Hap foodtruck festival's mobile kitchens transform the normandpark into one big atmospheric open-air restaurant. Hap serves the tastiest food in a super cosy setting where tip-top musicians provide scrumptious musical delight. Cosy seating areas, picnic blankets and mood lighting make this festival a hotspot where ...
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Street Fair
Annual market where the shopkeepers are in stalls outside in the street selling their goods. A pleasant bustle!
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Flower Parade
The Flower Parade in Blankenberge is the traditional closing of the summer season in the coastal town. The Flower Parade was first organized in 1895 and therefore boasts a long history. The floral event is organized by the City of ...
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Halloween
Blankenberge is transformed into a scary town! Numerous activities are organized around Halloween, for people of all ages! Halloween Fun fair; - Sat. 28 Oct. > 5 Nov. 2023 ; - Location: Grote Markt. Halloween Firework Spectacular; ; - Sat. 28th Oct. ...
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Halloween Funfair in Blankenberge
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Who didn’t like it as a child to be swirled around in a carousel or to get sticky from some cotton candy. In Blankenberge it is still possible every year. Overview; Stationskermis - Koning ...
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Christmas Market & ice rink
Early December to early January
During December, you can experience the true Christmas spirit in Blankenberge. Festive lighting adorns the shopping streets and there are two Christmas events. A Christmas market by the marina on the Havenplein features numerous ...
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Funfair in Blankenberge
Who didn’t like it as a child to be swirled around in a carousel or to get sticky from some cotton candy. In Blankenberge it is still possible every year. Overview; Stationskermis - Koning ...
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Internationale Zweitägige von Flandern
Early May
There is the spring season, and there is the International Two Days of Flanders. The core of this two-day event will also remain unchanged during this edition: a beautiful trail along the beach, dunes and through the polders and picturesque villages. The theme of the village of the medal and badge, ...
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Funfair in Blankenberge
Who didn’t like it as a child to be swirled around in a carousel or to get sticky from some cotton candy. In Blankenberge it is still possible every year. Overview; Stationskermis - Koning ...
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Folkloric Harbor Festivals
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Experience the unique atmosphere of the fishing port during the Harbour Festivities in Blankenberge. This four-day event, held during the extended Ascension weekend, immerses visitors in the authentic fishing culture of yesteryear with a wide range of maritime ...
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Flanders Sings in Wenduine
Enjoy the sense of community during the Flanders Sings event, an annual sing-along taking place at the Market in Wenduine. This free event invites everyone to sing along with popular Dutch songs and international hits. What Can You Expect at Flanders ...
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Blessing of the sea
The traditional Blessing of the sea in Blankenberge used to mark the start of the bathing season. No inhabitant of this old fishing village went into the sea before the consecration took place. This tradition still exists today.
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Evening Markets in Sluis
One of the most popular summer events in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen is the evening markets in the picturesque town of Sluis. This annual event is held four times, on the last two Tuesdays of July and the first two Tuesdays of August. What can you expect ...