The event takes place annually on the third Monday of September and attracts 5,000 to 7,000 visitors.
Main activities: Short Track Harness Race: Spectacular sprint races with horses and sulkies on Nieuwstraat, with speeds up to 60 km/h.
Spectators can place bets using the totalizer.
Ring tilting: Traditional supporting program since 1967.
Other: Children's fair (Saturday through Monday), trotting at the Cheese Market, and closing fireworks from the south pier at Radboud Castle.
History: Started in 1842 as a short track harness race; recognized as intangible cultural heritage since 2017.
Named 'Short Track of the Year' in 2021.
The organization supports local charities with 1% of its proceeds.
It's a vibrant folk festival with lots of community involvement, sponsors, and a livestream.
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