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The Old-timer Day has been organized annually in Alphen aan den Rijn - located centrally in the
green hart of The Netherlands between Amsterdam, Utrecht and The Hague - since 1983. Held
on the Saturday preceding the Annual Market Day (on the third Wednesday in September), this
occasion offers nostalgic entertainment for young and old, and for participants and visitors,
not only from The Netherlands but also from abroad. Every owner of an old-timer (25 years or older) - be it a car,
a tractor, a motorcycle or any two-wheeled contraption whatsoever is welcome to participate.
The 29th Old-timer Day in Alphen aan den Rijn
will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2011.
Everybody is invited
Each year the event attracts thousands of visitors of all ages and from all parts of the country
and from all over the World.
As in previous years, more than 30.000 visitors are expected. The
Old-timer Day is more than just cars! All shops are open, there are stalls of all kinds, outdoor
cafes and dance and music performances. The line-up is situated in the direct vicinity of the
Saturday market in the centre of the city.
The programme
At 10:30 a.m., after the Concours d'Elegance - a tour through the surroundings - the old-timers
are exhibited in the Hooftstraat in Alphen aan den Rijn along the Old Rhine river. The vehicles
can be admired there by the public until about 4:00 p.m. (free of charge). Old-timer vehicles
are not the only attraction: there are also historical tugs, small old-timer fairground
attractions for children, and demonstrations of old crafts.
Old-timer boats offer the public a
free opportunity of cruising on the Old Rhine river.
Participate
The registration fee of 15 Euros entitles you a free cup of coffee and a slice of cake at the start, as well as a rally plate, a certificate of Participation and a packed lunch. For information or participation: Eric de Jong
