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Welcome to the Festival TREK 2027 in Utrecht
Festival TREK is the largest travelling food festival in the Netherlands, turning city parks into open-air restaurants. The Máximapark edition in Utrecht (Vleuten / Leidsche Rijn) traditionally closes the season with street food, live music, theatre and nostalgic fairground attractions. Exact dates for 2027 have not been announced yet; in recent years the closing weekend fell in early September (most recently 4–6 September 2026). Admission is free. Check the official website for updates.
Highlights & Attractions at Festival TREK in Utrecht
- Free entry for all ages – food trucks, bars and entertainment with no ticket required.
- Wide street-food range: burgers, pizza, bowls, Surinamese dishes, sushi, vegan options and sweet treats.
- Several bars and terraces: cocktail bar, wine terrace, beer garden with specialty beers, and a sangria & bubbles bar.
- Live programme of theatre, cabaret and regional musical talent; evenings often feature DJ sets with disco, funk and soul hits plus a silent disco.
- Family-friendly: children’s theatre, nostalgic fairground rides and play areas.
- Sustainable reusable glass system: a one-off fee of about €3.50 for a sturdy festival glass, then exchange for clean ones.
- Set on the spacious Máximapark Activiteitenveld (Europaweg entrance), with long tables and park greenery.
Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2027
The detailed 2027 programme is not yet available. Festival TREK at Máximapark typically mixes food trucks, street and children’s theatre, live music and evening dance sets. In the last confirmed edition (2026), opening hours were roughly: Friday 16:00–23:00, Saturday 14:00–23:00, Sunday 14:00–21:00. Similar times are likely in future years but may change.
Daytime is relaxed and family-oriented; evenings become more dance-focused. Bars last accepted card payments only; food trucks and attractions sometimes still took cash. Exact times and acts for 2027 will be published on the official website once the season is announced.
Tickets & Admission for Festival TREK Utrecht
Festival TREK is free to attend – there are no entry tickets. You only pay for food, drinks and optional attractions. Drinks at the bars use a reusable glass system: a one-time fee of about €3.50 for a solid festival glass at the first order, then exchange for clean glasses. Food and drink prices depend on each truck and bar. Official information and updates: festival-trek.nl.
Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Utrecht
- Getting there: Best by bike (bike parking at the park). Public transport: bus lines 4, 28 and 127 stop nearby (about 5–10 minutes’ walk). Train stations Terwijde and Vleuten are each about 15 minutes on foot; Leidsche Rijn station is further. By car: limited parking at Utrechtseweg 4, Burgemeester Middelweerdplaats, Alendorperplaats and at the Castellum (about 10 minutes’ walk) – fills up quickly on busy days.
- Weather and clothing: Early September in Utrecht is often mild, but evenings can be cooler and windier; showers are possible. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a light jacket and optionally a rain poncho.
- Accommodation: Utrecht and Leidsche Rijn/Vleuten offer hotels, B&Bs and apartments. Book early for the closing weekend, especially if other events run at the same time.
- Payment: Bars last accepted card only; food trucks and attractions sometimes still took cash. Bring a bank card or mobile payment.
- Families and sustainability: Suitable for children and relatively accessible in the park. Use the reusable glass, minimise waste and leave the park tidy. Follow 2027 dates and details only via the official website.
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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