Meerbeke to host 56th Book Fair and Art Exhibition

Davidsfonds Meerbeke will organize its 56th annual Book Fair and Art Exhibition from Friday, November 20, to Sunday, November 22, 2026, at Trefpunt De Linde. The event offers free admission and features a wide selection of books and works by local artists.

The exhibition includes various creative disciplines such as jewelry, floral design, leather goods, ceramics, paintings, drawings, sculptures, and wooden decor. Featured authors and contributors include Luc Barbé and Koenraad De Smet, who will present their photo haiku book ‘Dialogen’, and Greta Van Cauter with her book ‘VUUR en WATER’.

In addition to the commercial offerings, the event emphasizes youth creativity through competitions. Primary school students from Ninove and Meerbeke will participate in a writing contest titled ‘De Jonge Auteur’ and a drawing contest themed ‘Mijn droomhuis!’. Award ceremonies for these competitions are scheduled for Sunday, November 22.