The weekend kicks off on Friday, November 6th with an evening of comedy. On Saturday, November 7th, visitors can enjoy Rock Neerglabbeek and the autumn walk 'Herfstkriebels'. The festive weekend concludes on Sunday, November 8th with the St. Hubertus festival, which includes a eucharistic celebration, a blessing, and a village feast.
Various local associations and organizations are contributing to the festivities. In addition to the Neerglabbeek parish team, the Landelijke Gilde Gruitrode, FC de Keistampers, the billiards club BC Roesboys, Blaaskapel de Dorpsvrienden Neerglabbeek, the parent association of primary school Spelenderwijs, and local hospitality businesses are all involved.
Visitors arriving by car can park at the parking lot of primary school Spelenderwijs (Loostraat 13) or at zaal Elckerlyc (Elckerlycstraat 3). Parking is also available on one lane of the Weg naar Opitter, from the intersection with Kasteelstraat to the intersection with Verbindingsstraat. This section of the Weg naar Opitter will be closed to through traffic from Friday, November 6th at 6 AM until Sunday, November 8th at 9 PM, with the exception of local traffic.
The Neerglabbeek Celebrations are part of Oudsbergen's broader ambition to make all its sub-municipalities vibrant. The municipal government supports these activities logistically and financially, aiming to bring residents together for enjoyable times. Other examples of core reinforcement activities include the Wijshagen funfair and the Royer beer festivals.
