Glabbeek festival draws 3,000 visitors over two days

Glabbeek's 47th annual Strandfuif festival concluded this past weekend, drawing a total of 3,000 visitors over its two-day run. The event, organized by youth club Bunker, was deemed a success with no major incidents reported.

Friday's festivities kicked off with Bunkpop, featuring live bands and a free-to-attend event that coincided with a public screening of the Belgian national football team's quarter-final match. Despite Belgium's loss, the atmosphere remained buoyant, with attendees continuing to celebrate late into the night.

Saturday's main Strandfuif event, billed as the "world's largest and longest open-air party," saw approximately 2,000 revelers enjoying the festivities. The night culminated with performances that lasted into the early morning hours. "It was a super nice two-day event," said Pieter Waekens of Bunker. "During the Red Devils' match and the subsequent Bunkpop, there was a fantastic atmosphere on the festival grounds and in the party tent. The Strandfuif was once again an incredible hit for young and old alike." Special highlights included the "De Jaren Nul Party" and DJ Jan Vervloet, who delivered a strong finale with his 90s dance music.

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It was a super nice two-day event. During the match of the Red Devils and subsequently Bunkpop, there was a fantastic atmosphere on the festival grounds and in the party tent. The Strandfuif was again an incredible hit for young and old alike. The absolute highlight was undoubtedly the performance of De Jaren Nul Party. Also DJ Jan Vervloet, known for his dance music from the 90s, provided a solid finale in the early hours.