Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the festival
To make sure you have everything, please arrive on MONDAY July 22nd between 15:00 and16:00, but before 16:00 please!
The festival schedule will start on Monday July 22nd at 18:00 & ends Friday July 26th morning.
XXL VIP Extended Festival will start on Friday July 19th at 18:00 & ends Friday July 26th morning.
VIP Guests are welcome to arrive Friday July 19th, between 15:00 and 16:00.
Friday July 26th at 9:00, we all take our breakfast and we make sure the rooms are left clean before 10:00.
On Friday afternoon we’ll visit the grounds and nature around our venue.
Activities, food and sleeping facilities are included in the Regular as well as XXL VIP DFF ticket price.
Can I stay one night longer?
This year we offer shared accomodation from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Unfortunately we cannot offer an extra night at this venue.
There are very nice places around to spend nights before or after:
Eurocamping Vessem
ANWB Mini Camping de Veldhoeve
Camping & Holiday parc ‘t Denneke
Park De molenvelden
(Air)B&B’s around in the village
What do I need to bring?
Bring sports clothes, for yoga, running or swimming.
There is a lot of nature and forest around.
Bring a yoga or picknick mat.
We are in The Netherlands, so it can be SUPER HOT (35°C) or a little chilly with some rain (18°C).
Therefore make sure to bring summer clothing and a jacket or sweater with something warm for the evenings.
Sleeping in the rooms?
Bring your own towels.
Pillows, bed sheets, duvet and duvet covers are provided.
Sleeping in the camping?
When you bring your own tent, take all you need when you sleep at a campsite.
We have a full equipped kitchen so no need for that.
Bring towels, sleeping bags, pillows, pegs and all that.
Is there a parking?
Yes in front of the builing there is an cute private parking, for a (camper)van.
The venue also has gigantic parking close to the main builiding.
Can I come with a Camper / Van?
If you want to come with a camper / van there are probably possibilities. Please contact us for more info.
Can I volunteer?
There are volunteer options. People who have experience in volunteering at festivals are more likely to get a volunteer spot.
We are currently especially looking for people with these specialties and qualities.
You can apply for a volunteer spot if you like to:
- Taking care of childeren,
- Organise furniture,
- Host and welcome people,
- Be aware of security,
- Take photos,!!
- Make a video from the festival!
If you want to be part of this amazing volunteer team, we welcome you to come the day before.
We also offer you a big discount.
What is the location address
Landgoed De Biestheuvel
Hoogcasteren 25, 5528 NP Hoogeloon
Nederland
www.biestheuvel.nl
How do I get there?
Flying:
Fly to Amsterdam, Eindhoven or Dusseldorf.
Coming from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) 2:30hr approx. €55
- Go to train station
- Take Intercity train to Eindhoven (max. €35 travel time 1:20hr)
- Go to busstation
- Check 9292.nl to see the fastest bus connection to Eurocamping Vessem or contact us
Coming from Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
- Check 9292.nl to see the fastest bus connection to Eurocamping Vessem or contact us
Coming from Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) 3:45hr approx. €80
- Got to Skytrain
- Take SkyT to Flughafen Bf (max. €3 travel time 0:05hr)
- Take International train to Venlo Centraal
- Take Intercity train to Eindhoven
Festival Transfer:
We’ll do our best to coördinate you on carpooling . There are multiple people coming with the car, and therefore contact us in the community on facebook, https://www.facebook.com/groups/DutchFruitFest/. Or join our WhatssaApp group. That way you are able to connect.
Public Transport:
Plan all Public Transport in the Netherlands https://9292.nl/en
Trains in Netherlands with prices. Tickets can be bought for the same price +1€ at any station NS.nl – The Dutch Railway
Airport Taxis https://www.rideways.com/
For more info on public transportation in The World see: https://www.rome2rio.com/
Are there day passes?
We are currently not giving out day passes as we would like for you to have the life changing experience of all week.
We might open day passes on Tuesday only!
What effect has COVI.D on travelling?
The Dutch Government changes its rules, and their details every week. There is no reason to expect them to impact our festival.
There are some obligatory rules for travellers from outside the EU coming inside the EU.
Inside the EU travel is easily possible. If you have a EU passport coming is easy too. Coming from Outside the EU might be some more work.
The Details change weekly so best is to check the link below.
Where can I stay in the area?
There are very nice places around to spend nights during, before or after.
Eurocamping Vessem
ANWB Mini Camping de Veldhoeve
Camping & Holiday parc ‘t Denneke
Park De molenvelden