Program 2025

Starting parade a 10.45 am.

July 03th Day of the old crafts.

Different craftsmen show how work was done in the past. Performance of shanty choir

t Scheepstuygh.

July 10th Day of dance.

On stage and in the Makado shopping mall performances of the Westfriese dance group Schagen and the children's dance group. Also folkloristic dance groups from elsewhere of our country will preform. In shoppingstreet the ‘Nieuwstraat’ books, curiosities and a creative market.

July 17th Day of the animal.

Chickens, goats, cows, pigs, ponies, sheep show, a goose keeper, sheep shearing, wool spinning and sock knitting. In shoppingstreet the ‘Nieuwstraat’ a collector's market.

July 241th Day of the costume.

Different groups from all over The Netherlands show 'living costumes' in the parade: a colorful spectacle! In shoppingstreet the ‘Nieuwstraat’ books, curiosities and a creative market.

July 31st Day of the Music.

The Market is dominated by performances from various artists and there is a puppet theater and a free merry-go-round fir the children.

In shoppingstreet the ‘Nieuwstraat’ books, curiosities and a creative market.

August 7th  Guest day in the 'open air'.

In 19th century more then 160 regional dressed West Frisians will participate in a traditional farmer's meal, served at tables around the church on the market, with a musical accompaniment of Farmers Chapel ‘De Uienhoop’ and Shantykoor 't Scheepstuygh.

In shoppingstreet the ‘Nieuwstraat’ books, curiosities and a creative market.

August 14th Day of the child.

One big children's paradise on the Markt; walking on stilts, hula hoops, shuffle boards, sack racing and many more fun games. Also there is a old fasion puppet show, a roper and a steam train runs through the ‘Herenstraat’. In shoppingstreet the ‘Nieuwstraat’ there is a market and many Oldtimers to admire.

August 21th ‘Tilt at the ring' around the church (market square).

The most beautiful carriages with horses from all parts of The Netherlands drive a 'round around the church' on the square and compete for the honorary title and beauty prize.

In shoppingstreet the ‘Nieuwstraat’ books, curiosities and a creative market.

August 28th Collection day.

A special market in the Nieuwstraat for the collectors. On the Markt seafarers choir 'Onder zeil' is performing.

September 4th Festive final day.

Festive last day for the hundreds of volunteers who participate in this beautiful event. They end the season with a lunch in the open air in front of catering facility ‘de Posthoorn’ on the market square with many musical accompaniment. In shoppingstreet the ‘Nieuwstraat’ books, curiosities and a creative market.