Bird Fair Vogelweelde 2025
This edition will again be held at the Evenementenhal in Hardenberg.
Dates 2025:
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Registration and ticket sales will begin at the end of January 2025.
Association Stand at the Vogelbeurs Vogelweelde:
Many bird enthusiasts visit a bird market every year to buy birds or accessories, or simply to watch birds. However, renting a stand to sell their own bred birds is a step too far for many. For example, because they don’t have enough birds for sale or don’t want to spend the whole day alone at the stand. This is unfortunate, as many good birds that are left over are unnecessarily sold to the buyer. And you miss the opportunity to engage with the interested buyer, to tell them about your birds and your breeding.
This is no longer necessary because Vogelweelde offers the Association Stand specifically for associations and special clubs. Together with other members of your bird association, you can rent a stand. It’s a great day out for your association, and you can rent a stand at a reduced rate.
Vogelweelde offers the following:
Up to 30% discount on the stand rental price.
Additional members who want to contribute pay a reduced rate of €6. Additional tickets can easily be booked at the stand. After reservation, extra tickets can also be ordered via email.
You can sit behind the stand, but you need to arrange your own chairs. A special area for associations is set up in Hall 6 (next to the catering area, rows 18 & 19). See the floor plan.
Access for members assigned to the stand starts at 7:15 AM, so you can be on the market before the official opening hours. You will receive an e-ticket for each member, so everyone can enter the market at their own time.
Overview of rental options for an association stand:
2 meters of stand space + 2 people: €25
4 meters of stand space + 4 people: €50
6 meters of stand space + 6 people: €75
8 meters of stand space + 8 people: €95
10 meters of stand space + 10 people: €115
12 meters of stand space + 12 people: €135
If you want to attend as an association but do not need a stand for sales, please book a group ticket.
Information for bird sellers:
To sell birds at the market, certain rules and laws regarding animal welfare apply. You are required to comply with these regulations.
For everyone:
- Market rules Vogelweelde, click here.
- Guidelines Housing and Cages, click here.
- Information provision.
The law requires that the seller inform buyers about proper care for the birds. Various documents are available for this, including on www.licg.nl/vogels and www.nbvv.nl/downloads (under animal welfare).We recommend having a few copies available. The organization and the NBVV will also offer these at their stand. - Transfer form. It is recommended to use this form (PDF) / form (Word) when transferring a bird.
Only for sellers from abroad:
Animal Welfare Regulations (AHR):
The birds you wish to sell must be certified by an authorized authority in your country with a health certificate (TRACES). Please inquire about this with the relevant authorities in your country. A benefit of attending as part of an association may be that you can have your birds certified together. The market will check if the birds are certified.
In the Netherlands, the NVWA is responsible for enforcing the regulations described here. They have stated that TRACES is not required if you are bringing up to 5 birds back for your own stock. However, if the purchase is for commercial purposes (i.e., for resale), TRACES is required. These are not available at the market.
In some cases, a transport permit may be required.
Vogelweelde accepts no liability for damages resulting from non-compliance with the applicable laws and regulations.
If you have trouble with online reservations, please contact us, and we will be happy to assist you!
markt@vogelweeldemeppel.com
Parking at the Evenementenhal Hardenberg is free. Follow the signs to the correct parking area.
After reserving, you will receive a digital reservation confirmation for the stand and an e-ticket for each member you’ve reserved for. For additional people who sign up after the reservation, you can request an e-ticket via email.
A larger stand is available upon request, as well as special requirements. Please contact the market manager, Alwin Smit. Reservations can be made via email at markt@vogelweeldemeppel.com or by phone at 0031-636594763 (after 7:00 PM).
Please note: If you reserve an association stand but are not an association or special club, your reservation will be changed to a regular stand. Additional costs apply. If you are unsure if you qualify, please contact us.
Impressions from the bird market, March 2023:
