What is the NJF?
What is the Dutch Juggling Festival (NJF) really? Good question! Since 1990 people have come together in the Netherlands for their shared interest in juggling and other circus disciplines. The NJF is a four-day festival consisting of learning new tricks, playing games, watching shows and making friends. The location, theme and organisation team change each year but the period remains the same: the NJF always starts on Ascension Thursday and ends the following sunday. In 2024, the NJF will be from the 9th of May until the 12th of May. This time around in Wijchen, the 33rd edition of the NJF will be held. Enough to look back upon, therefore this year the NJF is coated in a vintage sauce. So put on your tracksuit, cover your eyes with old shades to look good for the polaroid!
Location
In 2024 the NJF will take place in Wijchen! Wijchen is a city in the province of Gelderland, near Nijmegen. Sportscenter Arcus accommodates the NJF during four days, day and night! The hall is well connected via public transport: a 20 minute walk separates Arcus from train station Wijchen and there is a bus stop on site named Wijchen, Mozaïek.
Adress: Arcus, Campuslaan 14, 6602 HX Wijchen
This year, we'll be camping at Camping het Scharrelnest. It's just a short 10-minute walk from the venue; bringing skateboards, unicycles, and/or roller skates might be fun! Please note that showering at the campsite is not allowed. You can use the showers at Sports Center Arcus.
Adress: Oosterweg 263, 6603 AA Wijchen
Huisregels
It is strictly prohibited to make open fires in any form on festival grounds (this includes the campsite).
From 22:00, it must be quiet at the campsite and from 00:00 around the sports hall. Think of the neighbors and give everyone the best night's sleep.
Smoking indoors is not allowed.
No food and drinks are allowed in the sports hall.
No own food or drinks in the canteen.
Consumption of alcohol by visitors under 18 years old and supplying alcohol to minors is not allowed.
Recreational drug use is not allowed on the festival grounds.
The organization is not liable for theft or damage to goods and/or persons.
Unfortunately, dogs, goats, snakes, and other (pet) animals are not welcome at the festival and the campsite.
