Opijnen – Village fair 2027
What to expect
The Dorpsfeest Opijnen 2027 is held around Ascension Day, following the local Feestcomité’s annual tradition. The association specifically names a fair on Ascension Day as a regular part of its village festival. 2027 this public holiday falls on Thursday, 6 May. Important: This day is only the provisional key day derived here from the official annual rule, not the confirmed overall duration of the event. The organisers have not yet announced the exact festival dates for 2027 individually.
Dorpsfeest Opijnen 2027: Date according to the organiser's rule
Opijnen is located in the Dutch municipality of West Betuwe in the province of Gelderland. The local Feestcomité has organised Opijnens Feest since 1980, and over the years it has grown from a small village fair into a festival with many opportunities to meet. The organiser describes the fair on Ascension Day as an established part of this tradition. This means the public holiday can be calculated precisely for 2027, even though the full festival dates are not yet available.
According to the organiser, the previous edition 2026 ran from 13 to 16 May 2026. The fair took place on Ascension Day, 14 May 2026. However, this does not justify assuming without verification that 2027 will run for four days. That is why our calendar currently shows only Thursday, 6 May 2027, as a provisional main day. This entry does not claim that the village festival lasts only one day.
Dorpsfeest Opijnen 2027: market and funfair
The Feestcomité describes the fairground market as an established part of its village festival. It also says that the festival includes a funfair. According to the official organisers’ website, the programme for the 2026 edition of the fairground market included funfair attractions and various activities. Which specific rides, market stalls or operators 2027 will take part has not yet been published. That is why you will not find any made-up showmen’s names or attractions carried over from the previous year without verification here.
The exact venue for the upcoming edition has not yet been reliably confirmed either. The map marker in this draft therefore shows only the location of Opijnen for guidance, and explicitly not an officially confirmed funfair or festival tent entrance. Navigation to the festival site will only be useful once the address has been announced by the Feestcomité.
Village traditions and supporting programme
According to its own description, the Dorpsfeest is aimed at young and old alike. For example, the 2026 edition included bingo, a fairground, children's activities, a parade, a playback show and several music evenings in the official programme. This description refers specifically to 2026. It has not yet been confirmed whether the same activities will take place in 2027 or who will perform. Therefore, no corresponding programme items have been entered in advance for 2027.
The organisers rely heavily on volunteers and local sponsors for planning and running the event. The organising committee emphasises the strong sense of community among the people of Opijnen and the village festival tradition that has developed over decades. If you fancy a fairground atmosphere, meeting people and a lively village celebration, the event is well worth considering. However, the final dates are important when planning your visit.
Opening times, admission and travel
Opening hours have not yet been published. The organisers are currently only presenting the previous edition 2026 with a day-by-day programme. For 2027, there is no information on the funfair’s exact opening hours, the full duration of the event or admission prices. Some attractions and festival evenings were partly subject to a charge in 2026. However, these past prices do not automatically apply the following year.
Before travelling, you should therefore check the exact festival site, visitor parking and any possible access restrictions. Until this information has been published for the 2027 edition, we cannot provide reliable directions. The organisational details for the new edition of the funfair and market stalls are also still to be confirmed.
Official information about Dorpsfeest
On the official website of Feestcomité Opijnen, the organiser describes the annual tradition and the fair on Ascension Day. The official programme for the 2026 edition shows you only how the event was organised last year; it is not a programme for 2027. You can find more funfairs and fairs in the Netherlands in our funfair calendar. Once the organisers confirm the full period, this calendar entry must be extended accordingly.
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AdvertisingFrequently asked questions
When is the Dorpsfeest Opijnen 2027?
Under the organiser’s official annual rule, Ascension Day on Thursday, 6 May 2027 can be inferred as the provisional main day. The full duration of the 2027 edition has not yet been officially announced.
Does the village festival 2027 really last just one day?
No, the actual duration of the fair has not yet been confirmed. The calendar currently shows only Ascension Day, which can be calculated with certainty, as the organisers have not yet announced specific start and end dates for 2027.
Where is the festival site?
The exact fairground and entrances for the 2027 edition have not yet been confirmed. The map therefore only marks the village of Opijnen, not an entrance to the event.
Is there a market or funfair?
The Feestcomité describes a market on Ascension Day as a regular part of the annual village festival, which traditionally also includes funfair attractions. The specific arrangements and line-up of rides for 2027 still need to be announced.
What opening hours are known for 2027?
The daily opening hours for 2027 have not yet been published. The previous year's opening hours have also not been stated as applying to 2027.
Which artists or rides will appear at 2027?
So far, there is no official programme for 2027 and no confirmed line-up of rides by name. Programme items from 2026 have not been carried over.
How much does admission cost?
No confirmed admission prices are available for 2027 yet. In the 2026 edition, some attractions and festival evenings required payment; these terms do not automatically apply to 2027.
