Eat Veggie Thursday market stalls near Korenmarkt: seasonal plant-based products not available on other weekdays.
Food festivals in Ghent worth planning a trip around, by month.
Festivals through the year
October 2026 1 festival
December 2026 1 festival
Eat Warm jenever punch with Belgian chocolate: the classic winter combination at Sint-Baafsplein after dark.
May 2027 1 festival
Eat The chefs' stands under the Stadshal, then street food on the Korenmarkt.
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July 2027 2 festivals
Eat Artisan cheese and charcuterie stalls from East Flemish small producers appearing only at the festival fringe.
Eat Stoverij at the Vrijdagmarkt: beef braised in dark beer, ladled over frites in the historic market square.
October 2027 1 festival
Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser
Eat Festival pop-up kitchen at Portus Ganda: a seasonal Flemish menu running only during the twelve festival days.
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