Zuidlaardermarkt

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The Zuidlaardermarkt (Dutch: Market of Zuidlaren) is an annual horse and country market in Zuidlaren, Netherlands. It is held on the third Tuesday in October. The horse market is the largest in Europe.^{[citation needed]}

The country market has about 350 market stalls each year, with a total length of 2.3 miles.^{[citation needed]} The fair is located in the centre of the village near the horse market. The event enjoys popularity and large attendance by Dutch, German and Belgian horsetraders.

Market manager is Jaap Mellema from Tynaarlo. The organization of the event involves a lot of volunteers, including a local choir.

History

The market has taken place annually since the year 1200.^{[citation needed]}

Since the foot-and-mouth disease breakout of 2001, bovine animals are no longer shown.

In 2004, 1883 horses and 62 donkeys were supplied to the Zuidlaardermarkt.^{[citation needed]}

External links

Official website
Photos of the market by Pieter Dijkema

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