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Heverleekermis
Wijkkermis in deelgemeente Heverlee met kermisattracties voor jong en oud.
ⓘ Recurring event. The 2026 date is the usual window; confirm the exact date closer to the event.
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Activate local retail, food, and entertainment vendors with hyper-local carnival sponsorships and family-focused promotions tied to Heverlee's annual neighborhood fair.
- Family day out: carnival rides & local food stalls—partner with nearby retailers for bundled offers
- Sponsor a booth or attraction at Heverleekermis to reach 1000s of local families in one event
- Behind-the-scenes carnival prep content: interview vendors, showcase attractions coming to Heverlee
- Local business spotlight: feature small vendors & food stands participating in the kermis
Programmetypical · 2026 TBC
Heverleekermis is a traditional Belgian kermis (funfair) held annually on Van Arenbergplein in the Heverlee neighbourhood of Leuven. The 2026 edition runs for 12 days (25 April–6 May) and features 7–20 classic fairground attractions including rides, games, and food vendors. The event is family-oriented and draws local visitors to the popular town square near the university campus and historic abbey.
- Classic bumper cars, luna-park rides, and trampolines
- Children's attractions including kiddie carousels and duck-fishing games
- Food stalls (frites, smoutebollen, hotdogs, burgers)
- Sensory-friendly hour option (quiet event with reduced noise and dimmed lights)
- Located on central public plaza with easy foot traffic