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Texel Sheep Days (Schapenboet)

Late April 2026

2026

Late April 2026

2027

Dates confirmed later — moveable feast

Where

Texel & the Wadden

What it is

Texel Sheep Days (Schapenboet) explained

Lambing season opened up: farm visits across the island, sheepdog demonstrations and lamb on every menu.

Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Texel & the Wadden tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.

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Texel Sheep Days (Schapenboet), explained

What is Texel Sheep Days (Schapenboet)?

Lambing season opened up: farm visits across the island, sheepdog demonstrations and lamb on every menu. It's a culture event held in Texel & the Wadden.

When is Texel Sheep Days (Schapenboet) in 2026?

Texel Sheep Days (Schapenboet) runs Late April 2026 in Texel & the Wadden. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.

Is Texel Sheep Days (Schapenboet) free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Texel Sheep Days (Schapenboet) is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.

Where should I stay for Texel Sheep Days (Schapenboet)?

Book a room in Texel & the Wadden itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Texel & the Wadden also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.

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