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Important dates:

Wednesday = Family day with heavily discounted ticket prices at all shops

Friday = ‘Höing in Flammen’ fireworks display at 21:00

Second Saturday = Lady Time - from 18:00 Ladies

The funfair in Turnhout takes place in August on the Grote Markt and the Zegeplain. With around 70 attractions, there is a very large selection on offer.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by train - Turnhout station (800 metres away)

- by bus - bus

A well-balanced amusement park awaits you with attractions for young and old.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by bus - The festival site can be reached by all public transport lines after changing at the New Town Hall to the RBO/ESKA buses in the

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In addition to

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