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Welcome to the Bockbier Fest Bork 2026 in Westerbork
Bockbier Fest Bork 2026 takes place on Sunday, 11 October 2026, from 14:00 to 18:00 in the centre of Westerbork, Netherlands. Nine breweries present their autumn bock beers at Horeca Centrum Westerbork on Hoofdstraat and compete for the title “Best Bock Beer of Westerbork”. Admission is free.
Highlights & Attractions at Bockbier Fest Bork in Westerbork
- Nine breweries pouring seasonal bock beers
- Best Bock Beer of Westerbork contest judged by a professional jury and the public
- Live music by band Be Different, alternating with DJ JeeWee
- Free entry to the festival in the village centre
- Tasting glass and tokens sold on site for brewery tastings
- Central bar with soft drinks, wine and other drinks for non-beer drinkers and designated drivers
- Free squash for children and a family-friendly autumn afternoon atmosphere
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Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2026
The festival runs for four hours on 11 October 2026, from 14:00 to 18:00. Visitors buy a tasting glass and tokens on arrival and walk from brewery to brewery. Live band Be Different and DJ JeeWee provide the soundtrack. The full 2026 brewery list had not been published at the time of research; in 2025 eight Dutch breweries plus German Wieninger Bier took part. Check the organiser’s Facebook page shortly before the event for the confirmed line-up.
Tickets & Admission for Bockbier Fest Bork Westerbork
Admission to Bockbier Fest Bork 2026 is free. Tasting requires a glass and tokens purchased on site. Official 2026 token prices have not been announced; in 2025 a token cost around EUR 3. The central bar serves soft drinks, wine and other drinks. Updates are posted on the organiser’s Facebook page.
Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Westerbork
- Travel: Westerbork is in Drenthe. Take the train to Beilen, then bus or bike; by car via the A28, and check village parking on the day.
- Weather: October in Drenthe is often cool, windy and wet – bring a jacket, sturdy shoes and a waterproof layer.
- Stay: Westerbork is small; book rooms or holiday homes early in Westerbork, Beilen or Assen.
- Designated driver: Use the central bar for soft drinks; drivers should skip the beer tasting.
- Updates: Confirm the 2026 brewery list and token prices via facebook.com/Bockbierfestbork.
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
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