The Zwarte Cross is a bizarre mix of motocross, music, stunts, theatre, humour and lots of madness and spectacle. The coming together of these seemingly completely different worlds creates a worldwide (!) unique party. The clear connection with 'The Achterhoek', where the festival takes place, is reflected in the characteristic cosiness and hospitality of this region where young and old still party together. Since the first edition in 1997 (1,000 visitors), the Zwarte Cross has grown into a four-day party with 265,500 day guests and festival campers.