September 2011

Poperinge Hop Parade
18 September 2011
As the hop-growing centre of Flanders, Poperinge organizes a Hop Parade every three years. This is a unique event in which 65 groups, 1,400 extras and 12 floats take part. The Hop Parade tells the history of the development of the hop industry, provides an overview of the various activities in the field through the four seasons and includes a presentation of the main hop-producing countries in the world. To tie in with the parade, Poperinge Hop Museum will be open throughout the day. You also have the chance to visit a hop company, where you can see a huge picking machine in action. There are also shows, a beer festival in the festival marquee and a stunning firework display to round it all off. For more details about this event call 0032 57 34 66 76.

August 2012

Bruges Pageant of the Golden Tree
(exact dates tba)
The five-yearly Pageant of the Golden Tree was first introduced in 1958 to commemorate the marriage of the English Princess Margaret of York and the Count of Flanders, Charles the Bold. At 16.00 hrs a colourful spectacle, with some two-thousand participants, giants and floats sets off through the streets of Bruges, attracting crowds from home and abroad. The last Pageant took place 25 and 26 August 2007. www.brugge.be

August 2013

Bruges Canal Festival 2013
August 2013
Bruges, various locations
Usually held every three years, this spectacular triennial Canal Festival will celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2013.  The festival recreates the history of the city along the magically lit Canals and on the Burg in the heart of Bruges. Last held during august 2008 all activities start at 21.00. Contact: 0032 70 22 50 05