The last weekend of the summer holidays is officially upon us. Fortunately, there are still plenty of summer outings that can make the end of the holiday extra beautiful.
Boerendrokte: More than 100 years back in time
Museum farm De Karstenhoeve in Ruinerwold will open its doors on Saturday for a unique opportunity to step back in time. During a visit you can experience what life and work looked like on the farm more than 100 years ago. With a team of more than 40 dedicated volunteers, a vivid picture of the past is painted. Farmer Karsten welcomes visitors to a bustling environment where servants and maids are busy with their daily tasks.
The scenes vary from receiving guests to the arrival of local figures such as the negotieman and the petroleum peddler. Medical care and education are also featured, with the village doctor visiting a TB patient and Master Worst teaching neighboring children. The highlight of the day is the organized shopping day, driven by an inheritance issue and the arrival of the dry hay.
Art market Hoornse Meer
On Saturday, the Wall House#2 at Lutulistraat 17 will form the backdrop for the bustling Kunstmarkt Hoornse Meer. This art market, located on the edge of the Hoornsemeer, offers a fascinating range of artists and their work. The diversity of the offer is made up of 24 artists who present a wide range of creative works, including ceramics, paintings, bags, photographs, jewelry, glass art, floral art, wood sculptures, colorful yarns and statues.
In addition, this art market kicks off Kunstroute Zuid, in which public spaces in Corpus den Hoorn and the Hoornse Meer are embellished by graffiti and stencil artists. Visitors can not only enjoy the art, but also live music by Afrikadi and duo The Match. The culinary aspects are provided by coffee and lunchroom &Meer. For the younger visitors there is also room to express their creativity by getting started with painting.
Kite party full of kite art and creativity
The kite party at Anne-Famkes Pleats Saturday promises to be a day full of dance and childish fun. Located near Bartlehiem on the Dokkumer Ee, this ice and tea garden offers a sky full of colorful kites dancing on the wind. Admire the flying skills of the skilled members of Vereniging De Fryske Draeken, who let their works of art float high above the grounds. Kids can express their creativity by coloring their own kite and then launching it into the air.
The farm in Stiens, located on the ‘Cycling Elfstedenroute’ between Leeuwarden and historic Dokkum, also makes Anne-Famkes Pleats ideal for a relaxing bike ride. The kite party can be visited from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Watnkunst Festival in Roden
This weekend you will find two days full of music, art and culture in the heart of Roden thanks to the Watnkunst Festival. On Saturday there is an Uitmarkt in collaboration with theater Winsinghhof and local talents (Stempalet), alongside established names such as Zoë Tauran, Ellen ten Damme and Tony Neef. Concerts by various music associations, choirs and theater previews fill the day. On Sundays there is a large art market with artists displaying their work.
Workshops offer a creative experience ranging from graffiti to jewelry making. Demonstrations in restoration and icon painting add depth. Concerts in the Catharina Church and on the Brink, and an atmospheric conclusion with a Walking Dinner complete the weekend.
Old Crafts Day
Saturday it’s time for the Old Crafts Day in Harkema. Open Air Museum De Spitkeet proudly presents this crafts day and regional market. Visitors of all ages are welcome to experience crafts. From traditional to contemporary, the crafts day offers a unique mix of crafts with a new look.
A highlight of the day is the Flax Museum, which showcases the processing of flax from A to Z – a fascinating look into the world of textile production. Naturally, the regional products can be found at the regional market and another highlight is the traditional goods, which takes place at 4 p.m.
Medieval Ter Apel festival
Dive into the lively atmosphere of times gone by at the Medieval Ter Apel festival. This festival takes you on a journey back to the year 1465, where groups of travellers, ranging from soldiers and mercenaries to market vendors, artisans and musicians, camped around the historic Klooster Ter Apel.
Here they experience the traditional annual festival, which used to be a place not only for trade, but also for festivities and even skirmishes on the battlefield. The Medieval Ter Apel Festival takes place at Klooster Ter Apel, the only remaining rural monastery in Northwest Europe. The festival can be visited on Saturday and Sunday.