Sint-pieters-leeuw annual fair attracts large crowds despite rain

Residents of Sint-Pieters-Leeuw in Belgium attended the annual fair on November 11, which transformed the village center into a festive venue.

The event featured 250 stalls, a fairground, and performances at the town hall. Local officials noted that the market occurred during Wapenstilstand, a day of remembrance. The local government arranged alternative parking because the usual site at the former Makro location was unavailable.

Olivier Huygens, the local councilor for markets, coordinated the use of 650 spaces in Huizingen and 350 spaces at a Colruyt supermarket. To manage the longer distances, the council added two extra buses for visitors. Rain caused some stall holders to leave early in the morning, but the town filled those spots with unregistered traders to maintain a 100% occupancy rate. The fair included animal prize camps where visitors viewed horses, cows, and goats.

A local country club also provided dancing demonstrations and workshops for the public throughout the day.