Skoatter MarketSkoattermerke

The Skoattermerke is a centuries-old annual fair in Oudeschoot (Heerenveen) held every Whit Monday. Dating to the 15th century, it features a traditional horses market at dawn and over 250 market stalls along the village streets, creating a lively rural fair atmosphere 1. For locals it is a beloved tradition of reunion and conviviality that vividly preserves historical customs.

This fair has roots in medieval Frisian traditions and marks Whitsun market days. It still holds cultural significance for the rural community of Oudeschoot and visitors from the surrounding area. The emphasis on the horse market and village pubs reflects the agrarian heritage of past centuries.