Genk (Eurotoday) – This weekend, Thor Park in Genk hosted Geek Village, attracting 8,000 fans. Organiser Glenn Oyen highlighted cosplay, games, and themed zones. Lara Bossolasco and Kevin van der Ougstrate joined with their children.
As VRT News reported, this weekend, Thor Park in Genk has become a busy Geek Village. Around 8,000 fans of comics, cosplay, video games, and geek culture have come from Belgium and other countries to take part. The festival lasts for 3 days. The park is decorated with colourful themes and special zones. Visitors can explore different areas and take part in activities.
What happened at Geek village in Thor Park Genk with 8,000 fans?
Organiser Glenn Oyen says the festival has many activities for visitors to enjoy. There are exhibition areas both inside and outside the park. The fantasy zone shows collectables, artwork, and interactive displays. There is also a food and drink zone.
At the Geek Village festival in Genk, visitors become part of the story. Lara Bossolasco from Genk and her son drew attention as they walked through the festival dressed as the king of hearts and a heart thief.
“The fantasy that you can step into someone else’s shoes for a day, become a child again for a little while, that’s nice,”
Lara said.
She also makes her costumes and has been visiting similar festivals for 4 years, mainly at Elfia in the Netherlands. She said it is special to have a festival like this in Genk now.
“The festival has grown nicely; it’s fantastic,”
she added.
Kevin van der Ougstrate from Antwerp and his daughter Kayly also joined the festival. Kayly costumed as Maleficent, the famous character from the film of the same name.
“Marvel has always been my thing, my daughter is more into Disney films,”
says Kevin.
“It’s our first time in Genk, the location is beautiful, and the selection is very varied.”
Geek Village is a dynamic festival that celebrates geek and pop culture, including comics, cosplay, video games, and films. Originally inspired by events like Elfia in the Netherlands and other European fantasy fairs, the festival expanded to Genk.
The inaugural edition took place on November 17, 2024, at Thor Central in Genk, marking the beginning of an annual tradition. It has since grown significantly, attracting thousands of visitors each year.
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