Top Markets to Visit in Groningen this Summer 2024
Aug 9, 2024 • 6 Minuten Lesezeit
8x Explore the Best Summer Markets in Groningen 2024
The Month of August has a lot to offer when you wish to visit a local market in Groningen! For families but also for ‘foodies’ and music and culture lovers, the month of August is the best month to enjoy many local summer activities and markets. We have made a list for the upcoming markets to visit in and around Groningen! We kick off with the weekly markets and then we will give you a list of the unique activities and markets.
Weekly markets of Groningen
1. Wadden market at Pieterburen (every sunday)
The Waddenmarkt in Pieterburen offers a unique experience every week. Enjoy local products like freshly smoked fish, regional cheeses, and seasonal vegetables and fruits. Each market features special activities such as live music, pie-baking contests, or mussel festivals. There's also a large play area for children, making it a fun experience for the whole family.
2. Ommelander Market (every 2nd and 4th saturday)
The Ommelander Market showcases products produced in and around Groningen. This saturday 10th of August you will find fresh local herbs, all kind of local (goat) cheeses, local made bread and honey from beekeepers around Groningen, and much more. This recurring market is every 2nd and 4th saturday at location De Beren in Groningen, nearby DOT city beach and there is also a playground so your kids can be entertained whilst you pass by the stands.
3. Vakantiemarkt Veendam - August 12 & 19, 2024
The Vakantiemarkt in Veendam takes place each Monday in August. Shop from 150 stalls scattered throughout the center, offering a variety of summer goods. Enjoy children's attractions, music stages, and relax at local cafes with inviting terraces.
4. Weekly Markets in Groningen - Every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Groningen's weekly markets offer a vibrant shopping experience with a variety of fresh products, including fish, vegetables, and fruits. Indulge in delicious cakes, fresh bread, and enjoy an Italian coffee ‘on the go’. Discover the lively atmosphere and local specialties that make these markets a highlight of the week. For a full list of all markets in Groningen, Ten Boer and Haren, you can check here.
Unique summer markets in Groningen
5. Streekproductenmarkt Nienoord - 1st saturday/month
The Streekproductenmarkt Nienoord at Oosterheerd Farm in Leek offers seasonal local products. Each month features a new theme, celebrating seasonal produce. In summer, find strawberries, tomatoes, and other Dutch fruits, along with plants, hand-knitted items, and fresh herbs.
6. Exotenmarkt Meeden - August 10 & 11, 2024
Dreamed of picking a banana from your own banana tree? Well, visit this Exoten Market and you will be getting some inspiration from the breeders. A selection of the offerings includes: tree ferns, palms, cacti, agaves, orchids, bananas, hardy begonias, mammoth leaves, monsteras, ornamental gingers, cannas, and more. This event is a must for enthusiasts of exotic-looking plants that can thrive in our climate and can be well-combined with more conventional garden plants and native species. This weekend, you'll have plenty of opportunities to acquire new plants and gain inspiration for your own garden. Free entrance, from 10 - 17 PM.
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7. Historical Harvestfestival - August 10 & 11, 2024
What was life like for a 19th-century citizen? How did the nobility live? What was it like to be a farmer or farm laborer? History comes to life during the Historical Harvest Festival on August 10 and 11 in Leens. At Landgoed Verhildersum you will experience a weekend full of history, agriculture, crafts, live and local music, theater and other entertainment. You can buy tickets for the full weekend or just for a day! This is more than just a market, it is a festival and an event you don't want to miss out.
8. All American and Classic Car Meeting in Vlagtwedde
Are you a lover of classic and/ or American rides? Then this event is a must visit for you! Check for more information.
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