Opening Ceremony
Village leaders and organizers deliver speeches; flags are raised; local music kicks off the festivities.
~10:00
Oostermoer Festival
Oostermoerfeest
Gieten, Netherlands
Jul 8 - 12, 2026ConfirmedSource
Every five years, one of the historic Oostermoer villages of Drenthe hosts the great Oostermoerfeest. A rural-sports vijfkamp, a parade, and days of festivity grow from a fair first held in 1868, in a celebration that has bound the region's farmers together for more than 150 years.
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About media standardsKey moments
Day 1 · Jul 8
Day 3 · Jul 10
Optocht (Parade with Floats)
Spectators line the streets to see the handiwork of villagers as each group tours in costume and themed wagons.
~13:00
Day 5 · Jul 12
Trekkertrek Finale (Tractor Pull)
Residents cheer as powerful old tractors compete in strength and skill, embodying the festival’s farming roots.
~14:00
Where it happens
Festival Grounds Boddeveld
Gieten, Netherlands
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Plan the timing
No special attire required
Respect local boundaries
Be respectful of farm animals and local participants; observe safety zones around machinery.
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Ticket required: €5 - €15
REGIONAL COMMUNITY & FOLK LIFE
Oostermoer Festival
Oostermoerfeest
Gieten, Netherlands
Every five years, one of the historic Oostermoer villages of Drenthe hosts the great Oostermoerfeest. A rural-sports vijfkamp, a parade, and days of festivity grow from a fair first held in 1868, in a celebration that has bound the region's farmers together for more than 150 years.
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Jul 8 - 12, 2026Confirmed dates
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The story behind it
The festival was founded to unite farmers and showcase innovations; over 150 years it has become a key Drenthe cultural event. Each participating village decorates its streets and competes in the multi-event cinco-kamp, reinforcing rural identity and cooperation.
Key moments to know
Day 1Jul 8~10:00Expected
Opening Ceremony
Village leaders and organizers deliver speeches; flags are raised; local music kicks off the festivities.
Day 3Jul 10~13:00Expected
Optocht (Parade with Floats)
Spectators line the streets to see the handiwork of villagers as each group tours in costume and themed wagons.
Day 5Jul 12~14:00Expected
Trekkertrek Finale (Tractor Pull)
Residents cheer as powerful old tractors compete in strength and skill, embodying the festival’s farming roots.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
No special attire required
Respect local boundaries
Be respectful of farm animals and local participants; observe safety zones around machinery.
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Jul 8 - 12, 2026
Confirmed
City / Area
Gieten
Northern Netherlands (Drenthe)
Cost
€5 - €15
Book ahead if required
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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