The first edition of Groninginnedag will take place on Saturday 24 June. The national return day for everyone who has or has had something with Groningen. In Brabant you have carnival, in North Holland the fair, but when do you meet up with your friends to reminisce and enjoy the beautiful things in the city together again? That is possible during Groningen Day.
THE ULTIMATE REUNION
Groninginnedag challenges everyone to invite his or her network to make the first Groninginnedag a historic day. The 3 Gezusters, Café Soestdijk and de Toeter are currently mobilizing all their (former) staff to return on 24 June. They are an example for the many reunions that will take place on Groninginnedag.
JENEVER FESTIVAL & CHEF'S TABLE
The der Aa-kerk is the center for the first jenever festival in Groningen. Hooghoudt will host special gins and the associated combinations on Friday 23 June and Saturday 24 June. From the ultimate headbutt to a perfect combination with food. The program is hosted by top bartenders including Lennart Deddens (Bartender of the Year 2015).
The Friday evening will also be dominated by the Chef's Table. A concept that has successfully taken place 6 times in the distillery. During this final, leading chefs are challenged to put together a menu using local Groningen products in combination with products from Hooghoudt.
INTERNATIONAL BEER FESTIVAL
Bax Bier is the organizer of the first international beer festival on the historic Ossenmarkt. The square is transformed into a mecca for lovers of special and unique beers from all over the world. They strive to bring as many renowned international brewers to Groningen as possible, supplemented with undiscovered gems and the best specials from Dutch brewers. In addition, you will find the best food trucks and there is live music. The first names will be announced shortly.
MUSIC, FOOD, DRINK AND CULTURE
In addition to the above program, we are currently working hard on a program that is full of food, drinks, DJs, culture and bands.
All in all, the reason to be in Groningen on 24 June.
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Groninginnedag is an initiative of St. Groninginnedag and is supported by the Municipality of Groningen, The Province of Groningen, Marketing Groningen, NDC, Pop Groningen and KHN department Northern Netherlands.