Maldegem-Kleit – Winterkermis 2026
What to expect
Winterkermis Kleit 2026 is the traditional funfair weekend in the district of Kleit, in the Belgian municipality of Maldegem. Around Sunday, 15 November, the car park at the Mariagrot on Halledreef is part of the funfair. The official festival committee lists accompanying events from Friday, 13, to Sunday, 15 November. However, the municipality has not published confirmed daily opening hours for the rides.
Winterkermis Kleit 2026: the meeting point at the Mariagrot
The municipality of Maldegem sets the date according to a fixed rule: the winter funfair takes place on the weekend of the first Sunday after 11 November. In 2026, that is Sunday, 15 November. It specifically names the car park at the Mariagrot on Halledreef as the funfair location. This makes it easy to pinpoint. The car park is also clearly distinct from the other event venues. The official information has not yet published a complete line-up of rides, stalls and showmen actually setting up for 2026.
The programme for Winterkermis Kleit 2026
The funfair weekend also includes an accompanying programme organised by local associations. On Friday, 13 November, the parents' council of VBS De Kleiheuvel invites you to a Fluo-Fuif from 15:30 to 23:00; an after-work get-together starts at 18:00. According to the festival committee, entry for children to this separate event costs five euros, including a drink, crisps and entertainment; adults get in free. These are not prices for the funfair rides.
A mountain bike tour organised by the Bezembikers takes place on Saturday, 14 November. Registration is possible from 08:00 to 14:00 at De Berken sports hall on Kleitkalseide 109; routes of 15, 30 and 48 kilometres are offered. The prize-giving for a cycling treasure hunt follows there at 20:00. These events do not take place at the funfair car park.
Sunday with a second-hand fair
On Sunday, 15 November, the festival committee is organising a fair for second-hand baby items, toys and books at De Berken sports hall from 14:00 to 18:00. A bar serving drinks and fresh pancakes is also planned. According to the organisers, it is no longer possible to register for a sales stall. You can combine a visit to the fair with your funfair visit, but make sure you distinguish between the two venues.
Opening times, admission and travel
The funfair is located in the car park at the Mariagrot, Halledreef, 9990 Kleit. The map marker here is intended to help you find the Mariagrot grounds. However, exact daily ride opening hours, ride prices and a confirmed general admission price for the 2026 edition are not available. For this reason, opening times from other years are not used. Check the festival committee's latest updates, especially if you are travelling specifically for the rides.
What happens after the funfair weekend
After the funfair weekend, the festival committee has announced an afternoon for residents aged 65 and over at 14:00 on Monday, 16 November, at the FC Kleit football canteen. This is a standalone event after the funfair weekend covered here, not a confirmed extension of ride operations. You can find more fairs in the Kirmestermine calendar; the official programme from the Kleit festival committee has the latest information about the accompanying events.
Highlights at a glance
What Winterkermis has to offer
- Flea market / second-hand market
More to experience in Maldegem-Kleit
AdvertisingProgramme & dates
- Fri13NovParents' council Fluo-Fuif (separate event)15:30 – 23:00Venue according to the festival committeeAfter-work event from 18. Children pay 5 € for this event; adults get in free. No funfair ride prices.
- Sat14NovRegistration for the VTT mountain bike tour (separate event)08:00 – 14:00De Berken sports hall, Kleitkalseide 109Routes of 15, 30 and 48 kilometres; registration from 08 to 14, not the duration of the entire tour.
- Sat14NovCycling treasure hunt prize-giving (separate event)20:00De Berken sports hallPrize-giving for the 8 cycling treasure hunt.
- Sun15NovSecond-hand fair for baby items, toys and books (separate event)14:00 – 18:00De Berken sports hallWith a bar and pancakes; no sales pitches available.
Getting there & services
Funfair location according to the municipality: car park at the Mariagrot, Halledreef, 9990 Kleit (Maldegem). For separate association events, go to De Berken sports hall, Kleitkalseide 109. No confirmed special parking or shuttle services.
Frequently asked questions
When does Winterkermis Kleit 2026 take place?
The funfair weekend runs from Friday, 13, to Sunday, 15 November 2026; the traditional funfair Sunday is 15 November.
Where are the rides?
According to the municipality, it is held in the car park at the Mariagrot on Halledreef in the district of Kleit, Maldegem.
What are the opening hours for the rides?
The exact daily opening hours for 2026 have not yet been officially published. The times of association events are not funfair opening hours.
What happens on Friday, 13 November?
The festival committee has announced a separate Fluo-Fuif from 15:30 to 23:00, with an after-work event from 18:00.
What's on Saturday?
A VTT mountain bike tour takes place on 14 November 2026; registration at De Berken sports hall runs from 08:00 to 14:00. A prize-giving follows at 20:00.
Is there a fair on Sunday?
Yes, on 15 November 2026, from 14:00 to 18:00 at the De Berken sports hall, separate from the funfair car park.
Are admission and ride prices known?
No verified prices have been published for the funfair. The admission details for Fluo-Fuif apply only to this separate event.
