Novemberfoor Lier
De jaarlijkse najaarskermis (Novemberfoor) van Lier, een van de grotere foren in de provincie.
ⓘ Recurring event. The 2026 date is the usual window; confirm the exact date closer to the event.
Drive foot traffic and seasonal spending during Lier's major autumn fair with local partnerships and family-focused promotions.
- Early November fair guide: what to expect at Novemberfoor Lier
- Local vendor spotlight: meet the businesses behind the fair
- Family day deals and carnival game tips for the season
- Autumn fair traditions in Flanders: why Novemberfoor matters locally
Novemberfoor is Lier's flagship annual fair held across three central locations: Grote Markt, Zimmerplein, and Gasthuisvest. The event typically features 50–100 attractions including classic carnival rides, shooting games, fishing stalls, and food stalls, alongside special events like Ladies' Nights, family days, and family-friendly activities. With thousands of visitors annually, it's a major regional event and important holiday tradition for families and communities in Antwerp and beyond.
- 50–100 carnival attractions (molens, lunaparks, shooting games, food stalls) spread across three central plazas
- Traditional opening parade with special theming (historically Halloween-linked), plus special events like family days and sensory-friendly 'prikkelarm' moments
- Three weeks of carnival atmosphere with rides operating until midnight weekdays, 1 am Friday–Saturday
- Closing 'beertjesworp' (bear-throw candy tradition) on final Sunday evening across all three locations
- Extensive food offerings: caracoles, Belgian fries, churros, waffles, burgers, sweets, traditional carnival fare