Experience it: this is all there is to do in October in Hartje Gorcum
Summer is behind us, the leaves are starting to turn colour and the city is getting ready for a new season. Autumn has begun and that means: time for creativity, culture, music and tasteful encounters. In Hartje Gorcum, you won't be bored for a moment in October either. From a fabric market full of inspiration to art, a winemaker's dinner and local products to taste: these are the highlights of the month.
Wednesday 1 October - Fabric circus on the Groenmarkt
Are you creative and fond of fabrics, sewing or crafts? Then don't miss the Fabric Circus. On Wednesday 1 October, the Groenmarkt will be full of stalls from domestic and foreign fabric stands. You will find everything you need for your next project: from trendy patterns and haberdashery to sewing machines and accessories. Whether you are a seasoned seamstress or just starting out, you are guaranteed to find inspiration here.
Location: Groenmarkt, Gorinchem
Time: 10.00 – 16.30
Saturday 4 October - Les Saveurs de Metropole
Taste, experience, meet: at Restaurant Metropole on 4 October, everything will be about local products and their makers. During this cosy regional market, you will meet suppliers from the region and hear the stories behind honest ingredients such as milk, pears, meat and more. Get inspired by mini-lectures, enjoy live music and taste what the region has to offer.
Venue: Restaurant Metropole, Melkpad 3
Time: 10.00 – 17.00
Programme Tastemakers:
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11.00: Pears & Partridges - where does this (h)fair come from?
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11.30: Every Milk - the story behind a glass of milk
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14:00: Metropole - biodiversity on your plate
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15:00: The Hunter - wellbeing in nature
With live music by the Sfeer Trio and choir The Evergreens
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From 4 October - Animal mess in the Gorcums Museum
Lovers of art as well as animals? In the Beestenboel - Art with a Tail exhibition, you will discover works by Marjolijn Mandersloot, Peter Bastiaanssen and Marcel Witte, among others. Be surprised by art that moves, amazes or puts a smile on your face. There is also an interactive installation about Gorcumers and their pets as well as special stories and fables about animals in the city.
Location: Gorcums Museum
Period: 4 October 2025 to 29 March 2026
Saturday 4 October - Virtual Zoo In Concert!
A musical zoo in De Harmonie. During Virtual Zoo In Concert!, the learning orchestras Bazz Brass and Bazz Class, together with the Bazuin Big Band, will take you on a musical journey full of animal sounds and surprising styles. Can you recognise the animals by their melodies?
Venue: De Harmonie, Dalemwal 15D
Time: see website for start time
Admission: free (voluntary donation to Stichting Dierenlot)
Sunday 5 October - Winemaker's dinner at The Flint
Lover of wine and good food? Then make a quick reservation for the winemaker's dinner at The Flint. Enjoy a refined six-course dinner, created in collaboration with several wineries. Each course is accompanied by a matching wine, explained by a winemaker. The wine package is optional, but highly recommended.
Venue: The Flint, Langendijk 17
Time: 6.00 pm – 10.00 pm
Dinner price: €67.50 per person
Wine pairing: €27.50 per person
Saturday 18 October - Autumn & Book Fun (save the date)
Make a note in your diary: on Saturday 18 October, the city centre will turn into a paradise for book lovers and foodies alike. Expect signing sessions of well-known authors, performances, theatre shows and surprises on the streets. More information will follow soon.
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October in Hartje Gorcum is multifaceted, atmospheric and creative. The city offers plenty of inspiration! Whether you come for culture, culinary experiences or just a nice day out.