Farm & Country Fair 2012: Juni 22, 23 and 24 
 
Country Life Festival
The 17th Farm & Country Fair in Aalten will be held at June 22, 23 and 24. This big county show attracts more then 35,000 visitors from all over Holland, Germany, Belgium and other European countries. Aalten is situated in the east of Holland, just 30 minutes from Arnhem and less then one hour driving from Düsseldorf. 
An interesting day in the country
The Farm & Country Fair has grown into a  fantastic day out for the whole family, combining entertainment and fun with the opportunity to see the many aspects of country life and farming. In the beautiful white pagodas you'll find more then 350 trade stands selling a wide range of quality products.  From lovely art to furniture, unusual plants to garden kitchens, fashion clothes to bed linen and even cars, tractors and farming tools.
 
The big food marquee is full of tasty and healthy natural food, often directly from the producers. Special are the folly's in the woodlands next to the Fair: unusual buildings with strange shapes.
 
See the different breeds
Hundreds of cattle, sheep, goats, rabbits, chicken, horses, guinea pigs, donkeys and even reindeer are displayed. The owners can provide you all information about their breeds.
 
Gardening
Trees for woodlands and gardens, lovely roses and many unusual plants can be found. Professional arrangers show how to make flower arrangements and they love to tell you all their secrets.
Find new garden furniture a wooden outdoor bath for your garden.
 
Indoor and outdoor
At the Farm & Country Fair you will find many trade stands with a huge variation of decorations, furniture, kitchen tools, glasswork and everything you need to change your house into a home. And find unusual clothes, bijoux, perfumes and soaps for man, woman and children.
 
Art
Artists show their work and can tell you everything about their skill. Look at the beautiful paintings and hand made products made of glass, wood or stone.
 
Program
There are interesting and exiting programs in the five show rings every day. Have a look at the huge birds of prey, the amazing shows with horses, dogs or sheep. Unusual are the International Wool Championships or the calf judging for children on the Saturday. Both Saturday and Sunday you can see the European Miniature Horse judging. Of course you won't miss the parade with antique prams, the vintage car parade and the sheep race!
 
Music from Brittain
Enjoy the acoustic folk- and country music. The last few years for example the popular British folk band Other Roads, the Paul McKenna Band, Real Time, Colvin Quarmby, Pete Morton and The Doonan Family Band have played on the stage.
 
Kids
Also children will have an exiting day at the Farm & Country Fair. There are a lot of adventures for children of every age.