Sint-Lievens-Houtem – Houtem Jaarmarkt 2027
What to expect
Houtem Jaarmarkt 2027 is scheduled from Wednesday, 10 November, to Friday, 12 November 2027 in Sint-Lievens-Houtem. Around Marktplein, you’ll find horse and livestock trading, market stalls, the special atmosphere of a Flemish fair and a funfair area. The municipality lists 10, 11 and 12 November as the fixed annual dates.
Houtem Jaarmarkt 2027: Horses, livestock and market trading
Houtem Jaarmarkt is best known for its traditional horse and livestock market. Traders and animal owners meet in the town centre to present and inspect animals and trade according to old customs. The municipality describes it as one of the last major open-air livestock and horse markets in Flanders. For your visit, this means the fair is much more than a collection of market stalls.
Funfair and market stalls at Houtem Jaarmarkt 2027
A traditional funfair with entertainment and food and drink is an integral part of the event. There are also traders selling a range of goods. The rides, stalls, performances and themed tents taking place in November 2027 have not yet been fully announced. A line-up of rides from the previous year is therefore not presented as confirmation of participation in 2027.
A centuries-old tradition recognised by UNESCO
The festival’s roots lie in the veneration of Saint Livinus and the medieval pilgrimages to Sint-Lievens-Houtem. The gatherings of pilgrims, traders and livestock owners developed into today’s winter fair. Since 2010, the tradition of Houtem Jaarmarkt has been part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This also makes a visit worthwhile if you’re mainly coming for the funfair.
Admission and opening hours
Exact daily opening hours, access restrictions and admission prices for 2027 have not yet been announced. For guidance: at the 2026 edition, general access was free on 10 and 11 November; on 12 November, admission to the market area for visitors from outside the municipality was listed as 2,50 euros. Residents and children up to 1,50 metres tall were exempt. These details do not guarantee the prices for 2027.
Getting to Sint-Lievens-Houtem
Marktplein is the centre of the fair. At the 2026 edition, the town centre was temporarily closed to regular traffic, and outlying car parks and free shuttle buses were used. The municipality will announce whether and on which routes these services will return in 2027 when it publishes its traffic plan. So don’t plan to drive directly to Marktplein without checking the latest information first.
Programme for 2027 and further information
The dates follow the municipality’s fixed annual schedule; specific opening hours, prices and programme details for 2027 have not yet been confirmed individually, and the examples given are from 2026.
You can find the latest information on the municipality’s official information page and from the organiser. Discover more events for your next outing in the funfair calendar.
Highlights at a glance
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Getting there & services
Event venue: Marktplein, 9520 Sint-Lievens-Houtem. Expect traffic restrictions in the town centre during Houtem Jaarmarkt. Check the municipality’s forthcoming official information for car parks, traffic arrangements, shuttle buses and public transport timetables for 2027.
Good to know
- Rules for access to the market area, animal trading and any road closures for 2027 have not yet been announced.
Frequently asked questions
When is Houtem Jaarmarkt taking place in 2027?
According to the municipality’s annual schedule, from Wednesday, 10 November, to Friday, 12 November 2027. A separate detailed announcement for 2027 is still to come.
Where is Houtem Jaarmarkt 2027 held?
In the centre of Sint-Lievens-Houtem in Belgium, particularly on and around Marktplein.
What can I expect at Houtem Jaarmarkt?
Traditionally, it includes horse and livestock trading, market stalls, food and drink, and a traditional funfair. Details of the programme for 2027 have not yet been announced.
When are the horse and livestock market dates for 2027?
The traditional fair period runs from 10 to 12 November. The specific schedule and opening times for the animal markets in 2027 have not yet been confirmed.
How much does admission to Houtem Jaarmarkt 2027 cost?
The price for 2027 has not yet been announced. In 2026, general access was free on 10 and 11 November; on 12 November, visitors from outside the municipality paid 2,50 euros to enter the market area. Residents and children up to 1,50 metres tall were exempt.
Will there be free shuttle buses and car parks in 2027?
Travel arrangements for 2027 have not yet been announced. In 2026, outlying car parks and free shuttle buses were planned. Check the municipality’s information before your visit.
Which rides and opening hours are confirmed for 2027?
A complete list of rides and daily opening hours for 2027 has not yet been published. The information will be added as soon as it becomes available.
