Festival's Agenda, Operating Times, and Shutdown Details Revealed
Get ready for a lively and cultural experience as the city of Brakel hosts the annual Annentag festival! This traditional event, dedicated to St. Anne, the city's patron saint, takes place from the 4th to the 5th of August each year, attracting over 300,000 visitors and making it the largest inner-city fair in the Weserbergland.
Religious and Cultural Roots
The Annentag festival is steeped in history and tradition, with a solemn procession commemorating St. Anne on Sundays [1]. This procession, starting from the parish church and ending at the baroque Annenkapelle chapel, highlights the religious origins and cultural significance of the festival.
A Festival for All
The Annentag festival is a celebration for everyone. From early morning markets to late-night parties, there's something for all age groups, including families, teenagers, elderly people, and children. Pets are also welcome to join in the festivities.
Marketplace and Entertainment
The heart of the Annentag festival is the market area and chapel in Brakel's old town. On Monday, 5th August, the day kicks off with a flea and livestock market on Ostheimer Street at 7 AM, followed by the start of the fair in the city center at 10 AM.
Entertainment includes Schlager parties, DJ sets, and live performances from bands like YMO, DJ Alex B., Mike Leon Grosch, Olaf Henning, Enjoy-Partyband, and DJ D-Trex. The party continues in the La Casa tent, with events like the Super Mallorca Party and Mallorca Warm-Up Party [1].
Practical Information
Several parking spaces and streets will be closed for the setup and duration of the Annentag. The Ostheimer Straße (Combi) parking lot will be closed on Sunday, August 3, due to the livestock market.
On Sunday, 4th August, a family afternoon with Isa Glücklich takes place in Annekens Dance Garden at 3 PM, followed by a warm-up with DJ Noah at 4 PM and a party in the La Casa tent with a Mallorca Warm-Up Party at 4 PM. Sunday shopping starts at 1 PM, and the Schlager evening with DJ Noah, Sabrina Berger, Norman Langen, Tim Toupet, and the Dorfrocker begins at 6 PM in Annekens Dance Garden.
On Monday, 5th August, the day begins with an early shopping experience with a Schlager party in Annekens Dance Garden at 12 PM. The fireworks display in the mountains marks the end of the Annentag at 10 PM.
Join the Annentag Festival!
Whether you're a local or a visitor, the Annentag festival in Brakel offers a unique blend of tradition, culture, and entertainment. Make sure to mark your calendars for this unforgettable event!
[1] Information sourced from various online resources.
Discover a harmonious blend of home-and-garden setup and lively lifestyle during the Annentag festival. The market area and chapel in Brakel's old town, bustling with flea and livestock market, live performances, and DJ sets, symbolize the perfect union of traditional home-and-garden charm and vibrant urban lifestyle at this annual event.
