Zoute Beach Flower Festival 2025

The Zoute Beach Flower Festival is a vibrant annual event held at the Albertstrand in Knokke-Heist, right across from the iconic Albertplein, also known as 'Place m’as-tu-vu'. This cheerful festival celebrates a unique Flemish tradition: the creation and sale of paper beach flowers.

What can you expect during the Zoute Beach Flower Festival?

Creativity on the Beach: Dozens of children build their own beach flower shops in the sand and showcase their colourful creations to the public.
Young Talent Competition: Young participants compete for titles such as Belgian Champion Beach Flower Maker, with prizes for the most beautiful flower and the most original beach shop.
Lively Family Atmosphere: The festival is fun for all ages, with music, a friendly vibe, and plenty of opportunity to buy flowers or simply enjoy the cheerful spectacle.
Heritage in the Sand: The tradition of paper beach flowers dates back to the interwar period and is now recognised as intangible cultural heritage of Flanders.
Paying with Couteautjes: Instead of money, visitors pay with saw blades or ‘couteautjes’ – the traditional beach currency in Knokke-Heist.
Join In or Simply Enjoy: Whether you’re making a flower, building a stall or just strolling by: the Zoute Beach Flower Festival is a must-see during the summer by the sea.

A Summer Festival of Tradition and Creativity

The Zoute Beach Flower Festival proves how lively tradition can be. From paper flowers in every colour to beautifully decorated beach stalls, this unique summer event is full of nostalgia, artistry and family fun.