Ciney: be early, or go home empty-handed

There are moments when you just know: this is going to be crazy. Ciney is one of those moments.

Even before the gates opened at 10:00, the first visitors were already lined up with one mission: scoring the official Ciney merchandise. And as soon as the doors opened, nobody walked. People moved fast. Really fast.

This year, we brought more merchandise than ever before. Extra shirts, more hoodies, more accessories. You would think that would be enough. It wasn’t.

The most popular sizes disappeared from the shelves at lightning speed. We often had to disappoint people with: “That one just sold out.” Not fun to say, but secretly also proof that Ciney merch is getting more popular every year.

By Sunday, it was clear just how fast it all went. The clothing racks were almost empty. What was left? The real must-haves: pins for collectors, stickers, pennants for in the truck and other souvenirs that still found a new owner.

The best part of the weekend? The stories. People who come back every year. Visitors who head straight to our stand because they don’t want to miss out. And the true enthusiasts walking out with full bags and big smiles.

One thing we already know for sure: next year we’re bringing even more.

Or… do we say that every year? 😉