The annual market starts at 07:00 AM with the opening. A briefing for children's market participants will take place at 08:15 AM. The winners of the children's market will be honored by the municipal administration at 11:00 AM. The market concludes at 02:00 PM.
The spiegeltent program begins at 09:30 AM with a celebration for 50-year-olds (invitation only). Traditional dances by the guilds will be performed at 11:00 AM, followed by the 'dansmariekes' at 12:00 PM. Rock 'n Roll Extreme will perform at 12:30 PM. At 01:00 PM, the guilds and other market participants will be honored. Starting at 02:00 PM, a dance party with DJ Marc Van Rooy begins, with part 2 commencing at 05:00 PM. The spiegeltent program ends at 08:00 PM.
Local associations have the opportunity to gain visibility and raise funds with a free stall at the Olen Annual Market. Those wishing to participate must reserve their stall no later than Monday, November 9th.
Young sellers can participate in the children's market, selling toys they've outgrown or showcasing their creative talents. The market vendor dressed best as a farmer or farmer's wife will win a prize. Registration is open until Friday, November 6th, via www.olen.be/jaarlijkse-markten. Participants must arrive with their goods at the square in front of the rectory in Olen-Centrum before 08:15 AM on November 15th. A table and chairs will be provided; those needing electricity must bring their own extension cord.
The local history group Heemkring De Linde is hosting an exhibition about the former town hall in the council chamber of the town hall, De Meent. It will be open from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM during the annual market.
