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368 years of tradition, over 100 showmen, one day more - a whole 11 days, around 315 m³ of wood chips, 25 km of power cables, around 400 transports for shops and caravans and well over 1,000,000 LED lights in the middle of the town centre: that's our

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There are also places to stop for refreshments.

This year's funfair will once again take place in the large car park at Kaaisingel next to the Jumbo supermarket.

Travel information:

By public transport:

- by bus - bus stop Brielle Nieuwland

By car:

- Venue: car park (Kaaisingel)

Parking facilities:

- Car

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