Sint-Denijs-Westrem – Borluutkermis 2026
What to expect
Borluutkermis 2026 in Sint-Denijs-Westrem invites you to five days of neighbourhood celebrations from Friday, 16 October, to Tuesday, 20 October. The local association vzw Borluut has expressly announced this programme for 2026. If you would like to combine the funfair with a trip to Ghent, you can find the confirmed programme highlights and key information for your visit here.
Borluutkermis 2026: five days celebrating the neighbourhood
Unlike a funfair consisting solely of rides, the programme published by the association is spread across several locations in the district. The festival tent, Open Huis and Kasteel Borluut are listed. So check exactly where your chosen event is taking place before you visit. The map marker at Gemeenteplein is for orientation only and is not an officially confirmed site plan for all showmen.
Borluutkermis is part of local association life in Sint-Denijs-Westrem and Afsnee. In 2026, the organising Dekenij Borluut celebrates its 50th anniversary. The focus is on meeting up, celebrating together and a programme for different age groups. However, the verified announcement by the organisers does not provide a definitive list of individual rides or game stalls.
The Borluutkermis 2026 programme
On Friday, the funfair opens with the exhibition “Zo was het vroeger” at Kasteel Borluut. A funfair quiz follows in the festival tent in the evening. Saturday has something for families too: the association has announced an afternoon for children with a clown and free pancakes. This is followed by a neighbourhood aperitif, “Strijd der Wijken” and the dance evening “Café Planchée & Dansant”.
On Sunday, there is a reception with Echo der Leie and other activities, including a flea market, a wine tasting, a collection drive in aid of 11.11.11 and the Borluutjoggers Kidsrun. Monday brings a church service and an afternoon for senior citizens with Olé Olé and Roger Planché. A card evening is planned for Tuesday to round off the event. These are activities listed in the association's programme; they are not necessarily the opening hours of the funfair rides.
Planning your visit: dates, times and admission
The days from 16 to 20 October 2026 are confirmed for the association's official programme. The organisers' materials give detailed start and end times for some events; we have not added any unverified times here. We also do not have a reliable, up-to-date primary source for a full daily timetable for rides, admission arrangements or ride prices. It remains unclear whether showmen's rides will be open beyond 20 October.
Some activities require registration. So check the official programme page of Dekenij Borluut in advance. You'll find the latest practical information there. If you're looking for other fairs, our funfair calendar can also help you plan. This way, you can visit Borluutkermis without relying on unverified information about ride times or prices.
Highlights at a glance
What Borluutkermis has to offer
- Opening / ceremonial keg tapping
- Children's programme
- Live music / stage programme
- Flea market / second-hand market
- Festive church service / funfair service
- Seniors' afternoon
More to experience in Sint-Denijs-Westrem
AdvertisingProgramme & dates
- Fri16OctExhibition “Zo was het vroeger”Kasteel BorluutAnnounced by the organisers as the opening event; please check the official programme for the time.
- Fri16OctFunfair quizFestival tentFriday evening; no exact time provided.
- Sat17OctAfternoon for children with a clown and free pancakesBorluutkermis event areaSaturday afternoon; check with the association for the exact time.
- Sat17OctNeighbourhood aperitif and Strijd der WijkenBorluutkermis event areaSeparate association activities on Saturday; check with the association for the exact times.
- Sat17OctCafé Planchée & DansantBorluutkermis event areaDance evening on Saturday; check with the association for the exact time.
- Sun18OctReception with Echo der LeieBorluutkermis event areaOfficially announced for Sunday.
- Sun18OctFlea market and KidsrunBorluutkermis event areaTwo separate activities in Sunday's programme; times not confirmed.
- Mon19OctChurch serviceSint-Denijs-WestremMonday; check with the association for the exact time.
- Mon19OctAfternoon for senior citizens with Olé Olé and Roger PlanchéBorluutkermis event areaMonday; check with the association for the exact time.
- Tue20OctClosing card eveningBorluutkermis event areaTuesday evening; check with the association for the exact time.
Getting there & services
The association's activities take place at several locations in Sint-Denijs-Westrem (festival tent, Open Huis and Kasteel Borluut). The map marker at Gemeenteplein is for orientation only; please check the exact venue with the organiser.
Good to know
- Registration may be required for some programme items. Check the latest registration requirements and times directly with vzw Borluut.
Frequently asked questions
When is Borluutkermis 2026?
The festival programme officially announced by vzw Borluut runs from Friday, 16 October, to Tuesday, 20 October 2026. It has not yet been officially confirmed whether showmen's rides will remain open afterwards.
Where is Borluutkermis held?
The organisers list the festival tent, Open Huis and Kasteel Borluut in Sint-Denijs-Westrem. Gemeenteplein is only an orientation point on the map; please check the programme for the individual venues.
What is on on Friday?
For Friday, 16 October 2026, an exhibition called “Zo was het vroeger” at Kasteel Borluut and a funfair quiz in the festival tent in the evening have been announced. Please check with the organiser for specific times.
Is there a programme for children?
Yes. For Saturday, 17 October 2026, vzw Borluut has announced a children's afternoon with a clown and free pancakes. A Kidsrun is also on the programme on Sunday.
Is admission to Borluutkermis free?
No general official admission policy for all activities has been confirmed. The association lists some free offerings, such as pancakes at the children's afternoon, but this does not mean that all programme items or rides are free.
Which rides will be at the funfair in 2026?
The verified official programme announcement reviewed does not include a complete line-up of rides for 2026. Therefore, no specific attractions are listed as confirmed.
Do I need to register for programme items?
vzw Borluut indicates that registration is required for some of the association's activities. The current registration deadlines are listed on the official programme page; check it before your visit.
