TREK travelling food festival visits Rotterdam - info, dates

 

From 8 to 11 May 2025, the Netherlands' biggest travelling food festival kicks off its new season in Rotterdam. Foodies from far and wide can enjoy the delicious street food prepared with love in beautiful food trucks in the Vroesenpark. Festival TREK also guarantees a surprising range of entertainment with acts and performances by theatre artists, Dutch comedians and musical talent from the region. Festival TREK is a free festival and suitable for young and old.  

 

 

Only the best and most beautiful food trucks make it through Festival TREK’s strict selection process. Factors such as great value for money and a diverse range of options are carefully considered. Enjoy the tastiest burgers, hearty bowls, freshly baked pizzas, creative vegan dishes, or perfectly grilled meats—there is something for everyone!

Visitors are also drawn to the festival for its laid-back atmosphere and surprising entertainment, featuring performances and acts from regional talent. The festival grounds include a town hall, a church, a theatre tent, and various funfair classics. In the evening, guests can let loose at the Silent Disco or dance to the greatest hits of all time, played by a DJ who keeps everyone moving.

 

 

Festival TREK unveils new ‘BurgeRmeester’ and exciting additions for the season

Festival TREK is kicking off a new season with fresh entertainment, culinary delights, and the introduction of its very own BurgeRmeester—a playful twist on the Dutch word for mayor, burgemeester. The newly appointed festival figurehead will be officially sworn in, making this year’s edition even more special.

Alongside its renowned food trucks and vibrant atmosphere, Festival TREK is expanding its offerings with new flavours and experiences. Visitors can enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean at the Sangria & Bubbles Bar, where various sangrias, sparkling wines, oysters, and Spanish tapas will be served. For those looking to indulge further, the festival’s city parks will feature a grand wine terrace, a Biergarten, and a cocktail bar, offering something for every taste.

Entertainment remains a major highlight, with emerging musical and theatrical talent set to take the stage. The festival’s theatre caravan will provide lively performances, while visitors can also send a special message to a fellow festival-goer via the festival postman in the event’s charming village setting.

For younger attendees, a children’s theatre, nostalgic fairground rides, and traditional Dutch games promise plenty of fun. With new attractions, an expanded drink selection, and a playful nod to local governance with the introduction of the BurgeRmeester, Festival TREK is shaping up to be a must-visit event this season.

 

 

The largest food festival in the Netherlands will be travelling across the country, landing in nine city parks in Rotterdam, Tilburg, Nijmegen, Maastricht, Utrecht, ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Amsterdam and The Hague.