25 until 27 July
De Voorschotense Paardendagen

Make a note of the last weekend of July 2025 in your diary, because on 25, 26 and 27 July, the centre of Voorschoten will again be all about horses, traditions and festive activities.
Friday Evening, July 25
Kick off the weekend with music and a lively atmosphere at the bars and restaurants along the Voorstraat. Don’t miss the cheerful Paardennach (Horse Night) at Het Wapen van Voorschoten!
Saturday Morning, July 26
The traditional Paardenmarkt (Horse Market) begins at 6:00 AM on the Voorstraat. At the same time, a large annual market will be held on the Schoolstraat, Treubstraat, and Treubplein. There will be fun activities for children in Berkhout Park.
Saturday Afternoon
Catch the thrilling Kortebaandraverij (short-track harness race) on the Van Beethovenlaan. In the evening, the town center comes alive with music and festivity.
🎤 Enjoy Unity NL on Tour at Tante Bet on the Voorstraat, featuring 19 Dutch-language artists!
Sunday, July 27
For kids, there will be hobby horsing and ring jousting on the Voorstraat. Seniors can enjoy a relaxed and cozy afternoon on the terrace of the …
Friday Evening, July 25
Kick off the weekend with music and a lively atmosphere at the bars and restaurants along the Voorstraat. Don’t miss the cheerful Paardennach (Horse Night) at Het Wapen van Voorschoten!
Saturday Morning, July 26
The traditional Paardenmarkt (Horse Market) begins at 6:00 AM on the Voorstraat. At the same time, a large annual market will be held on the Schoolstraat, Treubstraat, and Treubplein. There will be fun activities for children in Berkhout Park.
Saturday Afternoon
Catch the thrilling Kortebaandraverij (short-track harness race) on the Van Beethovenlaan. In the evening, the town center comes alive with music and festivity.
🎤 Enjoy Unity NL on Tour at Tante Bet on the Voorstraat, featuring 19 Dutch-language artists!
Sunday, July 27
For kids, there will be hobby horsing and ring jousting on the Voorstraat. Seniors can enjoy a relaxed and cozy afternoon on the terrace of the Ambachts- en Baljuwhuis.
And of course… the fair!
From Wednesday, July 23 to Sunday, July 27, the fair will be open for young and old alike.
When
- Daily starting from july 25th, 2025 until july 27th, 2025