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Categories: SPORTS

Trekkertrek tractor‑pulling festival in Netherlands

Entities: Koudekerk aan den Rijn · Vereniging Trekkertrek Noord (VTTN) · Justin · Robin Walters · Zevenhuizen

Overview

In late July 2026 organizers announced the fourth edition of the Trekkertrek tractor‑pulling festival, scheduled for 1 August in Zevenhuizen. The event, run by Robin Walters, prepared an 80‑metre track, weighing stations for tractors between 2.5 and 7 tonnes, and live music, expecting around 4,000 spectators. The announcement also referenced a recent tug‑of‑war segment of Trekkertrek held in Koudekerk aan den Rijn, which drew a similar crowd.

A few days later, the annual Trekkertrek family day took place in Koudekerk aan den Rijn, attracting more than 15,000 visitors. During the competition a tractor’s motor exploded, forcing the machine out of the race, but no injuries were reported and the programme continued. Participants joked about the incident, and the event was described as a highlight of the local calendar despite the mishap.

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Motor explosion at Koudekerk aan den Rijn tractor event draws 15,000 fans

    At the Trekkertrek tractor‑pulling event in Koudekerk aan den Rijn, a tractor motor exploded, but the day continued with 15,000+ visitors watching the competition.

  2. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Zevenhuizen Trekkertrek tractor‑pulling festival draws 4,000 spectators

    The Trekkertrek tractor‑pulling festival returns on 1 Aug 2026 in Zevenhuizen, organized by Robin Walters, while a recent Koudekerk event drew 4,000 spectators and featured the mayor.

Sources

infoleek.nl · omroepwest.nl · rtvnoord.nl · studioalphen.nl