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Houtem Zomerjaarmarkt
A festive summer edition of the famous Houtem fair with music, traditions, art and family activities on the Marktplein on 27-28 June 2026.
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Activate local and regional brands around a traditional summer fair celebrating community, music, art, and family experiences on a specific weekend.
- Summer fair traditions: spotlight local artisans and food vendors participating in Houtem Zomerjaarmarkt
- Family day out: promote activities, live music, and cultural experiences for multi-generational audiences
- Local pride campaign: encourage community participation and vendor partnerships for June 27-28
Programme
The Zomerjaarmarkt 2026 takes place on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June to celebrate the start of summer . The event features a varied programme with music, animation, traditions, sporting walks, art exhibitions and family activities, with the Marktplein as the heart of the celebration . The annual event is one of the largest summer gathering moments of the municipality .
Line-up
Dysphunktional (Bavegem collective)Brazzmatazz (16-member band)Arthur Lewis (local DJ) with Gerben TuerlinckxDiskobar Sabrina (DJ collective from Ghent/Kortrijk)Yamco (aperitif concert, Flemish songs tradition)Laura LynnBiezebaaze (Ghent band)Danzition (Zottegem dance school)Cadanz (local dance school)"label": "Saturday 27 June – Morning","detail": "BWP horse breeding competition and championship in Vlierzele (09:00 start for stallions, 10:00 for mares, 13:00 for colts championship)"},"label": "Saturday 27 June – Afternoon","detail": "Weekly market (14:00–17:00)Summer bar Ter Kimme opens (14:00)Market square opening procession (16:00) with d'Amuseleute"},"label": "Saturday 27 June – Evening","detail": "Dance showcases Danzition (17:30, 19:30, 21:25)Dysphunktional (18:00–19:10)Brazzmatazz (20:00–21:00)Arthur Lewis & Gerben Tuerlinckx (21:45–22:45)Diskobar Sabrina (22:45–01:00)"},"label": "Sunday 28 June – Morning","detail": "23rd Livinuswalking route starts 07:15 (6, 15, 22, 35 km options)Vintage/secondhand/craft market from 10:00"},"label": "Sunday 28 June – Afternoon","detail": "Yamco aperitif concert (11:00, Flemish songs)- BWP horse breed competition on Saturday starting at 10:00 and championship at 13:00 in nearby Vlierzele
- Live music performances including Dysphunktional (18:00–19:10), Brazzmatazz (20:00–21:00), Arthur Lewis with Gerben Tuerlinckx (21:45–22:45), and Diskobar Sabrina (22:45–01:00), plus dance showcases at 17:30, 19:30 and 21:25
- Sunday family performances by Laura Lynn and Biezebaaze with Vlaamse lied tradition
- Large kids' village in the presbytery garden on Sunday 13:00–16:00 with games, animation and creative activities
- Traditional Livinuslepelworp (spoon-throwing contest) on Sunday at 16:00 with authentic tinned spoon prizes
- Vintage, secondhand and craft market on Sunday from 10:00