Written by:
Sandra Klein
Adrillen 2025 - Recognizable as always, cozy as never before
October 20, 2025
General
On Monday, November 3, 2025, the city center of Winschoten will once again be transformed into the famous market place for the traditional All Saints` Market, better known as Adrillen. From 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, visitors can enjoy more than a hundred stalls, street theater acts, children's activities, the funfair on the Market Square, and plenty of music and fun. The day kicks off festively with the official opening at 9:50 AM at the town hall, where the town criers of Oldambt and German cities – including Leer – together with Mayor Cora-Yfke Sikkema will give the starting signal for Adrillen 2025. At 10:00 AM, the traditional cannon shot will sound in the Langestraat, the signal that the market has officially opened. A market full of atmosphere and fun This year, visitors can once again visit the Hobby Market in the HarbourClub (Havenkade-West 3), where around thirty stallholders will show their creativity with homemade products and demonstrations. Shopkeepers in the Langestraat and Torenstraat will also participate with stalls in front of their shops. The fair on the Market Square is open from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with attractions for all ages. From 3:00 PM, the festivities kick off in the marquee on the Market Square, complete with live music. An exhibition of nativity scenes can be admired in the Market Square Church, including large statues from the Catholic Church and various large and small nativity scenes from private collections. Stallholder Competition The stallholder competition, introduced last year, has become a beloved new tradition. Last year, the prizes went to Das Mooi Schapenvachten (most beautiful design), Jan Hofstede with his candy stall (best vendor), and Onstwedder Gaarv'n (most creative stall). This year, participants are once again challenged to present their stalls as original and inviting as possible. A jury will judge the entries and award the prizes at the end of the day.
Additional activities
During Adrillen, visitors can also get a free lifestyle check at the Gezonde Huiskamer (Healthy Living Room) on Israëlplein.
In addition, various street theater acts spread throughout the entire fair grounds and children's activities in the 't Rond shopping center will provide extra atmosphere and entertainment.
Practical information
Fair: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Winschoten center)
Official opening: 9:50 AM (Town Hall)
Kanonschot: 10:00 AM (Langestraat)
Fair: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Market Square)
Hobby market: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (HarbourClub, Havenkade-West 3)
Party tent: from 3:00 PM (Market Square)
Bicycle shed: A large bicycle shed is available on Schönfeldplein.
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