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The Zuidlaardermarkt (Dutch: Market of Zuidlaren) is an annual horse and country market in Zuidlaren, Netherlands. It is held on the third Tuesday in October. The horse market is the largest in Europe.
The country market has about 350 market stalls each year, with a total length of 2.3 miles. The fair is located in the centre of the village near the horse market. The event enjoys popularity and large attendance by Dutch, German and Belgian horsetraders.
Market manager is Jaap Mellema from Tynaarlo. The organization of the event involves a lot of volunteers, including a local choir.
History
The market has taken place annually since the year 1200.
Since the foot-and-mouth disease breakout of 2001, bovine animals are no longer shown.
In 2004, 1883 horses and 62 donkeys were supplied to the Zuidlaardermarkt.