Fiesta Europa comes to Brussels

Categories: Event
Date: 31/08/2018 to 02/09/2018
Time: 11 h 00 - 21 h 00
Location: Vismet
Links: iCal - Google Calendar

The concept of Fiesta Europa did not just come out of nothing. Ever since the beginning of the nineties, the initiative takers have built up a considerable amount of international experience by partaking as market merchants in markets all over Europe. This lead to a strong network of valuable international contacts. It is that know-how that we have been relying on since 2007 to develop our new initiatives. After a few successful experiments, the process has taken up speed and today, Fiesta Europa is a well-founded and experienced organization that has a bright look on the future ahead.

Since 2007,  Fiesta Europa has used foreign examples as an inspiration. In essence, they try to unite as many market merchants of different European countries to offer them a stand on the international market for a couple of days (Fiesta Europa). They often bring specialties from their own country or region. These products are not limited to gastronomical products such as local recipes and regional products, but also include a wide range of nonfood products such as leather goods, gems, soaps, wood carvings, fabrics, etc. They come from all over Europe: from Finland to England and from Hungary to Italy.

On an average Fiesta Europa market, 40 participants from around 14 different countries are present. Fiesta Europa events often stretch a few days, usually including a weekend at an appealing location like Central Square. As a result, a colorful and qualitative European market with a very variable assortment can be offered.

You could call it a “feast” among the European market merchants. The fact that most of the participants are from foreign countries and do not speak our language, gives the market an air of authenticity and brings about a genuinely pleasant atmosphere. This casual and comfortable character attracts a lot of the visitors.