The second edition of the Food Festival will take place on Saturday, September 5, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Noorddamcentrum. The festival is all about bringing together people of all nationalities from Bovenkerk. Admission is €5.00 per person (children €2.50 per person), which includes one drink at the bar. You can sample dishes from many cultures at various food stalls. There is no extra charge for this.

The “Bovenkerk Recipe Book” was unveiled at the first edition. This book is also available for download in Dutch and English. The creators are now looking for even more family recipes.

Bovenkerks recipe book

The first edition featured the unveiling of theBovenkerks This book is also available for download in both Dutch and English. The creators are now looking for even more family recipes.
Participating is easy. You can find great examples in the digital version. Here’s what you need to do:

  • Country of origin
  • Who are you? and family photo
  • What story does this family recipe tell?
  • How many people?
  • Total cooking and preparation time
  • List of ingredients.
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Photo of the dish served

Submission deadline: August 15, 2026
Email: bpbovenkerk@gmail.com

Download the Dutch version: https://notabenebovenkerk.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20251029_Receptenboek-NL-min.pdf
Download the English version: https://notabenebovenkerk.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/20251029_Receptenboek-NL-min.pdf