Meppen Harvest FestivalOogstfeest Meppen
Meppen, Northern Netherlands (Drenthe), Netherlands
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Oogstfeest Meppen is a weekend-long harvest festival in the rural Drenthe esdorp of Meppen, held annually (in early September as of 2024) 1. With about 100 stalls, it showcases local food and produce (pumpkins, berries, honey, apples), crafts and community activities 2. Visitors can enjoy music, workshops, wild-food foraging excursions, and local cuisine; the young festival has become known in northern Netherlands for its emphasis on tasting and celebrating the autumn harvest 2 3.
The festival highlights Drenthe farming produce and foraging traditions. By involving local farmers and artisans, it promotes awareness of regional agricultural products and rural heritage.
Venues and routes
Village of Meppen · Meppen
The dates that shape the visit.
Opening day · Sat, Sep 19
Walking through stalls of local farmers and artisans, tasting seasonal foods and crafts.
Participants join an expert-led walk to collect and learn about edible wild foods native to Drenthe.
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Moderate crowds
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