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HAP Festival

A multi-day coastal food festival combining street food, foodtrucks and music at Normandpark in Middelkerke.

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Drive foot traffic and vendor partnerships at a coastal food festival by positioning it as a must-visit destination for food lovers and tourists seeking authentic street food and live entertainment.

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  • Behind-the-scenes vendor spotlights and food truck menus
  • Festival lineup announcements with music and food pairings
  • User-generated content from attendees sharing their favorite bites
  • Early-bird ticket promotions and vendor collaboration announcements

Programmetypical · 2026 TBC

HAP is Belgium's coziest Food Festival now in a new format . The Middelkerke edition runs 18–21 July 2026 at Normandpark, where sparkling food trucks transform Flanders' finest parks into a lively open-air restaurant . Visitors enjoy delicious food, wines and cocktails, with acoustic bands and DJs providing live music . The festival includes a safe, fully-enclosed children's village with play equipment, Bumba springcastles, and a meet & greet with the beloved cartoon character . [ "15–20 food trucks with diverse Belgian and international street food offerings", "Live stages: intimate acoustic platform with local bands or mainstage headliners", "Dedicated family programming with Bumba character meet-and-greet and children's entertainment zone", "Atmospheric park setting with fairy lights, deckchairs, picnic blankets, and cosy seating zones", "HAP Afterwork (Saturday evening) with trendy DJ sets for post-work relaxation", "Free entry for all ages" ]