Dickens Fair Bennekom
The center of Bennekom transforms into a Victorian Christmas fair inspired by the world of Charles Dickens, featuring wooden stalls, Christmas trees, and live music. Visitors can browse approximately 100 stalls offering holiday merchandise, visit a living nativity scene, and spot Santa Claus wandering through the village. Multiple choirs and music ensembles perform, while food and drink are available at locations throughout the area.
What to Expect
Charles Dickens-style Christmas market with 100 stalls and live choirs.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Organizer
Dickens Fair Bennekom
Food & Drink
Food and drinks are available at several places around the village; alcoholic drinks may only be purchased and consumed in designated areas.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and visitors who enjoy festive markets
Vibe
Festive and dickensian
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Friday 14:00–21:00; Saturday 10:00–16:30.
- Parking: Dorpsstraat is an event area from Thursday evening to Saturday evening, where cars, bicycles, mopeds and scooters are prohibited.
Tips & Advice
- Leave your car or bike outside the Dorpsstraat, because it's an event area closed to cars, bikes, mopeds and scooters from Thursday evening to Saturday evening.
- Don't bring your own drinks with alcohol, because they're banned on the grounds and alcohol may only be bought and drunk at designated spots.
- Leave fireworks and torches at home, because carrying fireworks and making any open fire are not allowed on the event grounds.
- Sign up for the Rotary Bennekom Santa Run if you'd like to start your Saturday at the fair with a run before browsing the stalls.
Special Events & Promotions
- Santa Run Bennekom, organised by Rotary Bennekom, starts on Saturday morning; sign up separately to run.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see and do?
There are about 100 wooden stalls selling Christmas goods, plus a living nativity scene. Santa walks through the village, and various choirs and music groups perform among the Christmas trees.
Where can I get food and drink?
There are several spots around the village for a bite and a drink.
Can I bring my own alcohol?
No. Bringing alcohol is not allowed. You can only buy and drink alcohol at the designated spots.
Can I cycle or drive along the Dorpsstraat?
No. The Dorpsstraat is an event area from Thursday evening to Saturday evening, and cars, bikes, mopeds and scooters are not allowed there.
Can stallholders or choirs take part?
Yes. Stallholders and choirs can each sign up through the participants and choirs sections of the fair's website.
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