Bekveld celebrates 40th Septemberfeest with traditional festivities

The 40th Bekveld Septemberfeest was held from September 3 to 6, 2026. The festivities began with a reunion attended by nearly 80 participants, featuring music and cabaret.

A key highlight of the event included traditional bird shooting competitions. The 2026 titles were awarded to Paul Stortelder as shooting king, Julia Menkveld as youth shooting queen, and Mellany Schiphorst as bird clubbing queen. Other activities included a decathlon, children's games, and traditional Dutch games. The event also featured a formal transfer of the school to the Stichting BuitenGewoon Bekveld.