Events
Drenthe is known for its beautiful nature, expansive landscape and charming villages. There is also plenty to do in terms of events! Throughout the year, numerous fun activities are organised for young and old alike.


Picknick in the park
Live bands on the XL stage:
Blue Moon
DRENTH Soulband
DJ Vintage Vinyl
Have a go barefoot in the DECA DANCE AREA!
Bouncy castles, belly dance workshop, salsa workshop.
FOOD TRUCKS:
TostiTijger, Habana Foodtruck and ice cream from Huberts.
BRING YOUR OWN MEAT:
Bring your burgers along and we’ll cook them for you. Just like last year, the BRAAI is ready and waiting!
Beer, wine and Stëlz are for sale at the bar.
Open Monuments Day
A number of venues are hosting additional activities and exhibitions. Once again this year, a wonderful cycle route has been mapped out, taking you past all the participating monuments. These cycle routes will be announced one week in advance.
Notable venues include:
The church in Ijhorst at Kerkweg 8
Hendrick de Keyser at Oude Rijksweg 264 in Staphorst
The Rouveen Kaasspecialiteiten farm at Oude Rijksweg 385 in Rouveen
Het Achterhuis at Oude Rijksweg 276 in Staphorst
Museum Staphorst at Gemeenteweg 67
Smaakmakersfestival
The festival has been a fixture in De Wijk for years. With plenty of food trucks, music and activities for children, it’s a sociable event for young and old alike. Entry is free.
We recommend that everyone comes by bike if possible. We have a spacious bike park on the festival site, so it’s really easy.
You can park your car in the large car park across the road for €5 a day.