CV de Kwekkerte Boekoel

C.V. De Kwekkerte is a carnival association based in Boekoel, the Netherlands, bringing local residents together to celebrate Vastelaovend, the region’s carnival season. Its activities involve several groups, including the Kwekkerte, the Hoeskwakers and the Kuulköpkes, with dedicated leaders, princes and princesses, and their attendants representing each group during the celebrations.

The association’s website shares carnival news, histories, photographs, parade information and event programs. It also introduces current and former carnival leaders and provides information about joining the Hoeskwakers and Kuulköpkes. Recent highlights include the appointment of Evelien I as the Kwekkerte’s first princess, Jente Hermans as Hoeskwakers princess and Sophie I as the 61st leader of the Kuulköpkes. Their seasons are marked by local traditions, community gatherings and festive appearances, including the parade and receptions where residents can meet the leaders and their attendants.

Through its groups and events, C.V. De Kwekkerte supports community participation and celebrates Boekoel’s carnival traditions, inviting residents and visitors to share in the festivities.