This weekend there is plenty to do in Groningen and Drenthe in the cultural field. There is a farm fair, you can discover Dutch viticulture and the American Car Event is celebrating its tenth anniversary.
Picturesque route through Drentsche Aa
Explore a scenic route of about 25 km along the dolmens in the Drentsche Aa National Park on Sunday at 10 am , on the gentle slopes of the Hondsrug. During this varied cycling excursion, various dolmens are discussed, with attention to their location and stories. When and how were they built? What was their goal? How have they stood the test of time? As you pedal, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery.
What does this landscape tell you? Some parts of the route are unpaved and at certain times you will have to walk a bit to a hunebed. Sturdy footwear is recommended. This tour is suitable for both regular and electric bicycles. Participation is free, but registration is required drentslandschap.nl. The location will be announced upon registration.
Blue Berry Farm organizes Farm Fair
On Sunday, the Farm Fair is organized by the Blue Berry Farm. A true feast for the taste buds. More than 50 exhibitors will be present between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., with a variety of delicious delicacies, beautiful trinkets, vegetable garden plants and traditional handicrafts. Naturally, fresh blueberries and various blueberry-based products will also be on sale. You can also enjoy other culinary delights, such as fresh dairy products, cheeses, nougat and chocolate. This occasion promises to be a tasty affair.
The children have also been thought of, they can engage in crafts, painting and face painting. The T-Ice and Friends music group awaits you on the terrace, while you enjoy a cup of coffee with homemade cakes or an artisan ice cream
Discover Dutch viticulture
At Wijngaard Op Joarum, located in Nietap, grapes are grown in Friesland and Drenthe and converted into beautiful wines. Chantal & Simon, the faces behind Op Joarum, manage every step, from grape growing to bottling and selling the wine. The wines score well in wine tests and are served in renowned restaurants. With a focus on organic farming and sheep grazing, they are a small-scale producer with an annual production of around 2000 bottles. As the grapes slowly ripen and the blue varieties change color, you can now witness it for yourself. If you are interested in Dutch viticulture, the winemaking process or if you simply want to taste wine, you are welcome on Sunday at Wijngaard Op Joarum. In addition to a tasting, there is also a guided tour.
See more info and registration opjoarum.nl/trials.
Exciting Saturday afternoon excursion
Experience a fascinating excursion on Saturday, organized by Museum Wierdenland. Discover the wealth of Groningen Borgen, with special attention to the beautiful Allersmaborg. The history of the landscape around the Ezinge-wierde is closely connected with the church and the former inhabitants of the Allersmaborg.
An experienced guide from the museum accompanies you during this excursion. You explore the exhibition Avant-garde and Adel on the Allersmaborg in Museum Wierdenland, visit the medieval church on the wierde van Ezinge and take an extensive tour of the estate. The excursion starts at 13:00 in the museum at Van Swinderenweg 10 in Ezinge with coffee. The program includes a tour of the museum at 1:30 PM, a short visit to the church on the wierde at 2:15 PM, and a more extensive exploration of the Allersmaborg from 2:45 PM. Registration in advance is required and can be done by e-mail to [email protected].
Tenth anniversary ‘American Car Event’
The American Car Event is celebrating its 10th year. A festive occasion where you can not only admire American cars, but also old-timer cars, motorcycles and mopeds of 25 years and older. This event takes place on a vast stretch of pasture. Please check the weather forecasts and the official website for any changes due to the weather. In the event of persistent rain, the event will be cancelled. The catering ladies are ready for you again to provide you with tasty snacks and drinks (note: no PIN present). Enjoy a colorful mix of American cars, customs, hotrods, vans, pickups, lowriders, bikers and old-timers. The event starts on Sunday at 1:00 PM and lasts until 5:00 PM. Live to enhance the atmosphere is Hayfever, the popular Rock & Roll and Sixties band from the Netherlands.
Admission is free and registration for American cars and motorcycles is not necessary. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy all the beauty this event has to offer.
Open gardens relay
Several open gardens in and around Groningen invite you to explore this weekend.
About 30 passionate members of Growth & Bloom share their garden oases with the public. For the exact locations, we refer to opentuinenestafettegroningen.nl. The province of Groningen is home to many beautiful gardens and enthusiastic gardeners. Many of them are members of various departments of Growth & Bloom in the region. During the summer months, up to and including August, these departments open a number of gardens to visitors every 2 to 3 weeks. This offers the opportunity to admire a wide variety of gardens, each at a different time during the gardening season.