Dutch Cow Festival

Het Oener Koefeest is weer voorbij. Een paar jaar geleden heb ik een wervend stukje geschreven om dit prachtige dorpsgebeuren mee te stuwen in de vaart der EU-volkeren. Die vaart is momenteel nogal wat minder dan toen ! Maar ondernemen in een economische dip heeft het voordeel dat het later alleen maar beter kan gaan.
Zet de knop op Engels en lees mee !

We proudly announce the 157th Dutch Cow Festival, scheduled to be held in October of 2012 in the lovely Dutch village of Oene. Don't miss this enjoyable day in which people from all over the EU come and participate in this vibrant one-day festival.

What's on the agenda:

Of course you'll visit the cattle market. In the old days farmers would bring their cattle and trade their cows, horses, and small farm-animals early in the morning. After that they would enjoy the rest of the morning talking in the local pub and drinking their coffee or "jonge klare". Nowadays trading is forbidden due to strict cattletransport regulations.

Blondes d'Acquitaine species, for meat

The local church youth organize a huge fleamarket where they sell all kinds of goods donated by the community, both new and secondhand. The revenues are used for a one year support of  15 adoption children in thirdworld countries. On the villagemarket you will find so many stands: outdoor life, clothing, books, etc. Enjoy the stroll at your own leisure and have some food or a drink at one of the many catering stands.

Village market

An important part of the Festival is the motorcross. On a huge maize field just outside the village centre the lovers of 4W-drive cars, motor vehicles, heavy engines, mud, smoke, and oil enjoy the spectacular races. All day long both professionals and amateurs let their vehicles roar and compete for the cup.

Motorcrossing this year

At the village meadow next to our new Kulturhus (still under construction) the horse show will be held. In these demonstrations, style and good cooperation between horse and rider is all important.

Join us and have fun ! 

Horse show next to the Kulturhus