| 3october.nl | 3 October Association | The organization has been organizing events and activities related to the Leiden Liberation since 1886, including grand parades and historical lectures. The website provides an overview of historical information about the Leiden Liberation, including its history, the heroes, and relevant songs. Furthermore, the website offers access to photos, videos, an online store, and a calendar of activities taking place leading up to and during the Leiden Liberation. | History → Historical Events 205 | song 1285 association 8562 | South-Holland → Leiden 7089 |
| anhangerschap.nl | Museum Smedekinck | The website includes information about the history of the Hokersweekend, including the unveiling of a statue and previous editions in Gelredome and Oschersleben. There is a detailed program for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of the event, as well as a photo album. The website offers a discography with CDs, vinyl singles, books, and song lyrics, and an online shop with merchandise such as t-shirts and figurines. | Music → Discography 30 Arts → Merchandise & Retail 919 | statue 74 discography 158 merchandise 1061 | Bronckhorst → Zelhem 422 |
| doesburgsehanzefeesten.nl | Stichting Doesburgse Hanzefeesten | The event, the Doesburg Hanse Festival, will take place on June 14, 2025, and offers a day back in the Middle Ages with various activities. Visitors can enjoy street theater, music, stalls, live animals and traditional dishes such as the St. Martin's meal. Volunteers and figures are sought to participate in the event, and information is available about renting stalls and signing up as a Hanse Messenger. | History → Historical Events 205 | middle ages 27 market stalls 46 costume 500 volunteer 8367 music 13170 | Gelderland → Doesburg 600 |
| vrijstaatdestellingen.nl | Stellingen Festival | The Stellingen Festival organizes every two years elections for the Free State, where three candidates are chosen from different groups. The Medieval Fair in Appelscha, held annually on the Boerestreek, offers live music, street theater, crafts, and market stalls selling local and sustainable products. The fair, which will be held again on September 14th, 2025, includes attractions such as doughnuts and ice cream, and sometimes ‘odd characters’ entertain the public. | History → Historical Events 205 | craft 538 fair 583 candidate 1896 market 2772 music 13170 | Ooststellingwerf → Appelscha 331 |
| toenfestival.nl | Stichting TOEN | The festival, taking place from October 19th to 27th, 2024, offers visitors the opportunity to see Nijmegen's history in a different light, by exploring the presence of traps and misdirections. The program includes various events, including a history quiz, workshops on propaganda, and a museum exhibition with art and kitsch, which examines the historical illusions and misleading elements. Visitors can view the program, reserve tickets, and discover the location of various events, including historical landmarks such as St. Stevenskerk and the National Bike Museum Velorama. | Museums → Historical Museums 341 | museum 2002 festival 3804 history 7286 event 45199 | Gelderland → Nijmegen 9384 |
| middeleeuwsterapel.nl | Middeleeuws Ter Apel Organisatie | The festival takes place in Ter Apel, with the Ter Apel Monastery as the central location and stage, aiming to give visitors a sense of a medieval market fair. During the festival, various activities are offered, including a program for children, medieval banquets, archaeological excavations, and the opportunity to experience medieval crafts and trade. The festival, held in September, is organized with a strong focus on historical accuracy and is known as the most authentic medieval festival in the Netherlands. | Children’s Activities → Historical Recreation 13 | middle ages 27 monastery 151 traveler 180 festival 3804 | Westerwolde → Ter Apel 345 |
| wittedamefestival.nl | Witte Dame Festival Grubbenvorst | The Witte Dame Festival will be held on Friday, October 21st and Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, in Grubbenvorst. The festival combines medieval atmosphere with modern accents, including theater, music and folk entertainment. The website contains information about the festival program, the legend of the White Lady, practical information and a report from Omroep Horst aan de Maas. | Traditional Practices → Folklore 121 | middle ages 27 legend 44 theater 2544 festival 3804 | Horst aan de Maas → Grubbenvorst 133 |
| vestingdagen.nl | Design Xpressions | The event takes place in Hellevoetsluis and offers a range of attractions and activities in the Vesting. The website provides a program, information about locations, parking and train connections, and a downloadable version of the complete program. Birthday parties for children are also offered with entertainment, attractions, and balloons, ensuring an unforgettable day for kids. | Parties → Birthday Parties 1008 | children's party 115 vest 156 attraction 1275 | Voorne aan Zee → Hellevoetsluis 972 |
| vestingfeestenhulst.nl | Vestingfeesten Hulst | The website includes information about the events taking place during the Vestingfeesten, such as the Zomercarnaval, the Pagadder Run Bike Walk and the Rommelmarkt. A program list is available with details about the various activities and performances that take place during the Vestingfeesten. The website also offers information about partners, sponsors, a photo gallery and media, and social media channels. | Museums → Historical Museums 341 | | Zeeland → Hulst 741 |
| bendefestijn.nl | BendeFestijn | The festival combines LARP (Live Action Role Play), market stalls, a field game, and other activities, providing visitors with an adventurous experience. The third edition of the BendeFestijn takes place on Saturday, June 14th and Sunday, June 15th, 2025, at Kasteel Onsenoort (Mariënkroon Abbey) in Nieuwkuijk. Inspired by a regional gang of robbers who once hid in the area around the castle, the festival offers reenactment shows, workshops and an engaging historical setting. | Family Activities → Outings 763 | gang 10 larp 29 re-enactment 39 market stalls 46 castle 494 workshop 19325 | Heusden → Nieuwkuijk 172 |
| middeleeuwsmontfort.nl | Middeleeuws Montfort | The festival, taking place on July 19 and 20, offers a day and a night of medieval spectacles, including knights, cannons and a battle. Visitors can participate in various activities, such as a kiddy-battle, a historical game course and a knight's school, as well as historical crafts and markets. The festival is designed for all ages, with specific activities for children and adults, and provides a unique opportunity to experience the Middle Ages. | Cultural Experiences → Cultural Activities 279 | knight 19 middle ages 27 historical 80 castle 494 market 2772 | Roerdalen → Montfort 86 |
| sokafferden.nl | Website of the SOK events | The story revolves around the legend of Viking King Eirik Zweetbaard and the lost treasure of drops, gold, and shiny objects, which he hid in the forests of Noorderzoet and later buried in Afferden. The king, known for his hard fights and forgetfulness, traveled south, chased Romans, and eventually settled in Afferden, where he hid the treasure. The website offers information about the history of these events, photos, and participant lists from previous years. | Folklore & Mythology → Mythology 21 | treasure 25 | Bergen → Afferden 135 |
| 023tvonline.nl | 023TVonline | The website offers videos about events such as Bevrijdingspop, Haarlem Jazz & More, and Mud Masters, allowing viewers to indirectly enjoy these events. A short video shows the #PRIDE MARCH in Haarlem, where the organization explains that a demonstration is a form of resistance and that visibility represents strength. The website also features a Paradijsbloemen Catwalk in the Schagchelstraat, in which participants showcase their creativity and challenge conventions. | Monuments → Heritage 526 Traditional Practices → Rural Culture 25 | statue 74 parade 513 video 6714 event 45199 | Noordwijk → Noordwijk aan Zee 168 |
| steenwijksontzet.nl | Stichting Steenwijks Ontzet | The website describes the history of the Ontzet Festival, celebrating the defense of Steenwijk against the Spanish in 1581 and 1592. The 2025 program is available online, including activities such as music, theater, parades and demonstrations. The Stichting Steenwijks Ontzet offers opportunities to become a member and a Grootburger, as well as information on sponsorship packages and partners. | Time Periods → Medieval Period 14 | stichting 481 sponsorship 2686 | Steenwijkerland → Steenwijk 876 |
| gildedaggrootbergeijk.nl | Gemeente Bergeijk | The website describes the organization of the Kringgildedag 2024, where five guilds from the villages of the municipality of Bergeijk jointly take on the responsibility. The program includes a festival on Friday, May 31st, a parade, and a diverse range of competitions and activities on Sunday, June 2nd, in the village park in Riethoven. There is an exhibition in the Cultuurhuis (Culture House) in Bergeijk that highlights the history of the guild system, with objects from the participating guilds. | Culture → Traditional Practices 371 | guilds 10 parade 513 festival 3804 exhibition 5332 | Bergeijk → Westerhoven 116 |
| gildedag.nl | NBFS | The site describes the diverse activities typically held during a gildefeest, including parades, competitions, and morning programs such as mass and coffee time. The website presents an overview of upcoming gildefeesten, with details about the date, activity, guild, location, and ring. Various gildefeesten are described, ranging from jubilee festivals to traditional free guild festivals, with mention of their location and the associated guilds. | Traditional Practices → Rural Culture 25 | guild 147 parade 513 ring 800 date 1112 competition 4759 | Oirschot → East-West-and Middle Beers 214 |