Koningsdag Zandvoort

What Koningsdag Zandvoort does

Koningsdag Zandvoort is the operational brand of Stichting Viering Nationale Feestdagen Zandvoort, a Dutch foundation (Stichting) registered in Zandvoort, Netherlands, that organizes free public celebrations for national holidays. Its core programming consists of three annual events: Koningsdag (King's Day, April 27), Herdenkingsdag (Memorial Day, May 4), and Bevrijdingsdag (Liberation Day, May 5). Activities are delivered across multiple public venues in the Zandvoort town center — including Raadhuisplein, Louis Davidsstraat, Gasthuisplein, Kerkplein, and Flemingplein — and span children's games (ages 2-15), a flea market (Rommelmarkt), live music at local hospitality venues, gymnastics and dance demonstrations, an official opening ceremony with the Wapenzangers van Zandvoort, a 55+ Liberation Bingo at Café Skol, and a communal Vrijheidsmaaltijd featuring a recipe by TV chef Jet van Nieuwkerk.

The organization is volunteer-driven with no headcount disclosed. Its digital footprint is minimal: a single WordPress website built with the Kubio page builder, a Facebook page, and email-based volunteer and event registration channels (info@, secretariaat@, vrijwilligers@, [email protected]). There is no proprietary software, mobile app, or technology platform beyond basic content publishing. The go-to-market is community-led: the foundation recruits volunteers through its website and Facebook, delivers events free of charge, and partners with local associations (Gymnastiekvereniging OSS, The Dance Academy Zandvoort) and venues (Café Skol) for in-kind contributions.

Koningsdag Zandvoort does not generate commercial revenue. All events are free to attend; the 55+ Bevrijdingsbingo requires only a free ticket reservation, and the Vrijheidsmaaltijd requires free registration. The entity is a non-profit foundation under Dutch law with no parent company, subsidiaries, funding rounds, investors, or paid customers. The customer base is geographically bounded to residents of Zandvoort, and the foundation operates as a civic rather than commercial enterprise.

Name

Koningsdag Zandvoort

Legal name

Stichting Viering Nationale Feestdagen Zandvoort

Website

https://koningsdagzandvoort.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Koningsdag Zandvoort is a Dutch volunteer-run foundation that organizes free annual King's Day, Memorial Day, and Liberation Day celebrations across public venues in Zandvoort for local residents, children, and seniors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Zandvoort

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Community Event Organization: Koningsdag Zandvoort is a volunteer-run community organization (Stichting Viering Nationale Feestdagen Zandvoort) that organizes free public celebrations for national holidays. The organization operates through voluntary contributions and does not appear to generate commercial revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Koningsdag Zandvoort (Stichting Viering Nationale Feestdagen Zandvoort) is a volunteer-driven Dutch foundation that organizes free public celebrations of national holidays—chiefly Koningsdag (King's Day), Dodenherdenking (May 4 Memorial Day), and Bevrijdingsdag (May 5 Liberation Day)—for residents and visitors of Zandvoort, the Netherlands. Programming includes a free flea market, live music, a children's program (ages 2–15), and a dedicated seniors program (55+), with no paid tickets or commercial revenue.

Product overview

Koningsdag Zandvoort is a community event organization that operates as a single unified program of events rather than a platform architecture. The organization hosts three main annual celebrations: Koningsdag (King's Day, April 27), Bevrijdingsdag (Liberation Day, May 5), and Herdenkingsdag (Memorial Day, May 4). The core offerings include children's games, flea markets, live music performances, dance and gymnastics demonstrations, bingo events, and communal meals. These programs are organized by Stichting Viering Nationale Feestdagen Zandvoort and delivered through volunteer coordination rather than a modular software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Koningsdag Celebration (King's Day) Free annual public celebration of King's Day held in Zandvoort on 27 April, featuring a free flea market (vrijmarkt), live music, a dedicated children's program for ages 2–15, and a dedicated seniors program for ages 55+. Open to local residents, families, and visitors at no charge.
• Dodenherdenking (May 4 Memorial) Free annual public commemoration held in Zandvoort on 4 May to honor Dutch WWII victims, organized by Stichting Viering Nationale Feestdagen Zandvoort for community attendees.
• Bevrijdingsdag Celebration (May 5 Liberation Day) Free annual public celebration held in Zandvoort on 5 May marking the Dutch liberation from Nazi occupation, organized by Stichting Viering Nationale Feestdagen Zandvoort for community attendees.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Wapenzangers van ZandvoortminorOthersLocal musical group that performs during the official Koningsdag opening ceremony, leading the collective singing of the Wilhelmus (Dutch national anthem) during flag-raising ceremonies.
• Gymnastiekvereniging OSSminorOthersGymnastics association that provides youth demonstrations during Koningsdag celebrations from 09:30 to 10:15 at Raadhuisplein.
• The Dance Academy ZandvoortminorOthersDance school that performs demonstrations on Raadhuisplein during Koningsdag, following the official opening ceremony.
• Café SkolminorOthersLocal café venue hosting the 55+ Bevrijdingsbingo event on May 5th from 13:15 to 16:15 at Louis Davids Carré 1.
• Jet van NieuwkerkminorOthers24-Kitchen TV chef who developed the Minestronesoep (freedom soup) recipe in collaboration with her grandmother for the May 5th Vrijheidsmaaltijd event.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Stichting Nationale Boomfeestdag: National foundation coordinating the annual Dutch tree-planting day with free community activities organized via local volunteer chapters. Comparable Stichting structure and free community-event model targeting multi-generational participation.
• Stichting Nationaal Comité 4 en 5 mei: National Dutch foundation coordinating the May 4 commemoration and May 5 Liberation Day observances nationwide. Operates with the same volunteer/Stichting structure and is responsible for the very May 4 and May 5 programming that Koningsdag Zandvoort executes locally.
• Stichting Open Monumentendag: National foundation coordinating the annual Open Monument Day across the Netherlands, with free cultural programming and local volunteer chapters. Directly comparable as a Stichting-driven annual free cultural/community event with hyper-local execution.
• Stichting Bevrijdingsfestival: Foundation that organizes Liberation Day festivals in multiple Dutch cities on May 5, including free community programming, music, and family activities. Directly comparable in mission, structure, and event mix to the May 5 portion of Koningsdag Zandvoort.
• Stichting Sinterklaas Intocht Amsterdam: Dutch foundation coordinating a major free public national-holiday celebration (the Sinterklaam arrival in Amsterdam). Comparable as a volunteer-run Stichting that organizes a single high-profile free public event in a specific city, dependent on municipal and cultural partnerships.

Others

• Gemeente Zandvoort: Local municipality of Zandvoort, which provides the public venues, permits, and civic support that Koningsdag Zandvoort depends on. While not a competitor, the municipality is the most consequential ecosystem partner and contextual comparable for local civic-event operations.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/koningsdagzandvoort
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stichting-viering-nationale-feestdagen-zandvoort

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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