Tienen in Bloei
Spring flower event filling Tienen's Grote Markt with plants, flowers and gardening.
Drive foot traffic and sales for garden centers and local retailers by positioning Tienen in Bloei as a must-visit spring destination for gardening enthusiasts and community members.
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Tienen in Bloei is a spring market held on Saturday 25 April where every gardening and nature lover finds their fill, running from 11:00 to 18:00 on the Grote Markt . This bruising spring market features booth stands, workshops, activities for all ages, food and drink offerings, and lively music . The day is themed around nature, environment and ecology with educational information stands, various workshops, delicious food and drinks, and a fantastic children's village full of fun activities .
11:00 – Market Opens
Flower, plant and gardening stands edible plants walk plant exchange stand
Daytime
Flower and plant assortment, small garden tools and practical tips information on Tegel Flipping Championship, food forests, green roofs, extensive mowing management, soil unsealing, composting and climate-friendly gardens bird nest boxes, bee hotels, beekeeping and more
15:00 – Folk Dance Initiation
Folk dance on live music with the academy's folk department – no experience needed
17:00 – Play-Inconcert Finale
Youth HaFaBra musicians from the region performing together under expert leadership
Throughout Day
Live music and streetshow with spring fashion collections showcased through the streets
- Discover flowers, plants, gardening tips and ecological information stands
- enjoy an 'Edible Plants Walk' and swap cuttings at the plant exchange stand
- Expect performances from Ann Willems' vocal ensemble and Yentle Doggen's swinging combos, plus a folk dance initiation at 15:00 with live music – no experience needed
- A Play-Inconcert at 17:00 featuring youth HaFaBra musicians from the region rehearsing under expert leadership of Bert Appermont and Dieter Boffé
- Live music from Den Hoed and ART academy performances
- a streetshow where Tienen traders showcase spring collections in a fashion walk through the streets
- Children's entertainment includes face painting, tattoos, a nostalgic carousel horse, bouncy castles and much more
- Local specialty food stands and food trucks provide refreshments