{"id":69493,"date":"2026-01-01T22:59:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T21:59:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koiquestion.com\/koi-show-noorderlicht-2026-koi-show-in-bakkeveen-returns"},"modified":"2026-01-02T11:37:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T10:37:55","slug":"koi-show-noorderlicht-2026-koi-show-in-bakkeveen-returns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koiquestion.com\/en\/koi-show-noorderlicht-2026-koi-show-in-bakkeveen-returns","title":{"rendered":"Koi Show Northern lights 2026: koi show in Bakkeveen returns"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<h1>Koi Show Northern lights 2026: On June 13, koi show in Bakkeveen returns<\/h1>\n<p>The popular <strong>Koi Show Noorderlicht<\/strong> will make its long-awaited return in 2026. Whereas the 2025 edition was cancelled, the tide has now turned completely: on <strong>Saturday, June 13, 2026,<\/strong> the show will once again take place in <strong>Bakkeveen<\/strong>, Friesland. Preparations have started and the first <strong>competition vessels for Koi Show Noorderlicht 2026<\/strong> have already been committed.  <\/p>\n<p>With <strong>34 reserved barrels<\/strong> by now &#8211; 33 of them already paid &#8211; the return is supported by koi hobbyists from all over the Netherlands. Many participants are newcomers, which perfectly suits the approachable nature of this <strong>one-day koi show<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_63300\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63300\" style=\"width: 1486px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-63300\" src=\"https:\/\/koiquestion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Scherm%C2%ADafbeelding-2024-07-28-om-11.11.57.jpeg\" alt=\"Ruben Heeringa Supreme Champion Bakkeveen\" width=\"1486\" height=\"802\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63300\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ruben Heeringa <abbr class='c2c-text-hover' title='runner-up champion'>Supreme Champion<\/abbr> Bakkeveen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Nationwide support for Koi Show Northern Lights 2026<\/h2>\n<p>The show&#8217;s resurrection is due to the koi community. Calls resounded in app groups from Brabant to Limburg, calling for action. Expressions of support came en masse and translated into concrete registrations. The result: <strong>Koi Show Noorderlicht 2026<\/strong> goes on; stronger than ever.   <\/p>\n<h2>The role of <abbr class='c2c-text-hover' title='Beating Heart of the Nishikigoi Community'>KoiQuestion<\/abbr> and the Nagaoka interview<\/h2>\n<p>An important push came from an interview <strong><abbr class='c2c-text-hover' title='Beating Heart of the Nishikigoi Community'>KoiQuestion<\/abbr> founder<\/strong> <strong>Tiebo<\/strong> held with organizers <strong>Arjan Bremer<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/abkoimarum.nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(abkoimarum.nl<\/a>) and <strong>Danny van der Veen (<a href=\"https:\/\/frieslandkoi.nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">frieslandkoi.nl<\/a>)<\/strong> during the <em>Nagaoka Koi Show<\/em> in Japan. That interview sparked discussion about the future of small-scale shows and the importance of bottom-up involvement. That video was a catalyst in the revival of this <strong>koi show in the north<\/strong>.    <\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Koi Show Noorderlicht 2026 \u2013 Arjan &amp; Danny roepen op: \u201cDoe mee, het Noorden heeft jou nodig!\u201d\" width=\"788\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OLNdClDzVRQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Successor to successful 2024 edition<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Koi Show Noorderlicht 2026<\/strong> is the direct successor to the first edition in 2024, which received high praise. The approachable atmosphere, friendly reception and room for new participants made it a unique experience for both visitor and exhibitor. <\/p>\n<p>Watch the atmospheric impression of that first edition here:<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/koiquestion.com\/sfeervideo-koi-show-noorderlicht-een-unieke-vibe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Atmosphere video Koi Show Noorderlicht 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hobbyist <strong>Rene &#8220;Fantastic&#8221;<\/strong> also wrote enthusiastically about his experience:<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/koiquestion.com\/een-onvergetelijke-dag-op-de-koishow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read his report on the koi show<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What makes Koi Show Northern Lights 2026 unique?<\/h2>\n<p>The show is small-scale, one-day and focused on experience. Hobbyists receive support in selection, transport and preparation of their koi. Information days are also organized leading up to the event. The organization emphasizes that newcomers are especially welcome, and that the goal is to make participation in a koi show accessible and fun.   <\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_63020\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63020\" style=\"width: 1536px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-63020 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/koiquestion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC2380-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koiquestion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC2380-scaled.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/koiquestion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC2380-500x833.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/koiquestion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC2380-700x1167.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/koiquestion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC2380-922x1536.jpeg 922w, https:\/\/koiquestion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC2380-1229x2048.jpeg 1229w, https:\/\/koiquestion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC2380-150x250.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/koiquestion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC2380-450x750.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/koiquestion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC2380-1200x2000.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/koiquestion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC2380-768x1280.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/koiquestion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC2380-120x200.jpeg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63020\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">G edge Champion of the first edition of the Koi Show Noorderlicht 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Limited number of competition vessels available<\/h2>\n<p>The number of competition barrels for <strong>Koi Show Noorderlicht 2026<\/strong> is tentatively capped at 40. With 34 spots already filled, there is still limited space. Hobbyists have priority for registration; any remaining barrels will be made available to dealers at a later date.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to be sure to participate<\/strong><br \/>\n\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/koishownoorderlicht.nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register here through the official website of Koi Show Noorderlicht<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Koi Show Northern lights 2026<\/strong> promises to be a day full of koi, knowledge and camaraderie. An event that underscores the power of community and is a tradition in the making for koi enthusiasts in the Netherlands. <\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Koi Show Northern lights 2026: On June 13, koi show in Bakkeveen returns The popular Koi Show Noorderlicht will make its long-awaited return in 2026. Whereas the 2025 edition was cancelled, the tide has now turned completely: on Saturday, June 13, 2026, the show will once again take place in Bakkeveen, Friesland. 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