800 Years Eddesse — Anniversary Festival
Festival weekend celebrating the 800th anniversary of the Eddesse district
2026
About 800 Years Eddesse
800 Years Eddesse — edition 2026
Two Festival Days for Eight Centuries
From Friday evening to Saturday night, the Eddesse local council offers a packed programme. Historical context, festive commemoration, and lively folk festival atmosphere alternate.
Commemorative Publication and Ceremony
A commemorative publication documents the eight centuries of village history and will be presented at the ceremony on Saturday. It will be a lasting testament to the anniversary and a valuable document for the next generation.
Highlights 800 Years Eddesse 2026
- 800th anniversary of the village of Eddesse
- Ceremony with keynote speech and honours
- Presentation of a commemorative publication on village history
- Grand parade with historical reenactments
- Festival evening with live music on Saturday
Programme 800 Years Eddesse 2026
Friday, August 21st, 2026
- Solemn opening of the festival weekend
- Opening of the marquee
- Live music in the marquee in the evening
Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
- Ceremony in the morning with keynote speech and honours
- Presentation of the commemorative publication
- Grand parade through Eddesse in the afternoon with historical reenactments
- Family programme with games for children
- Grand festival evening with live music in the evening
Note
The detailed programme will be published by the Eddesse local council in summer 2026.
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Practical information — 800 Years Eddesse
Date 2026
Friday, August 21st and Saturday, August 22nd, 2026.
Location
Eddesse festival grounds, Zum Hahnenbusch, 31234 Edemissen-Eddesse.
Admission
Access to the festival grounds and most programme items is free. Festival evening may have an admission fee.
Contact
Eddesse Local Council, Phone 0163 6956426, [email protected].
Getting There
Eddesse is a district of the municipality of Edemissen, easily accessible via district roads from the direction of Peine.
800 Years of Village History
The first documented mention of Eddesse dates back to 1226. Thus, in 2026, the village looks back on eight centuries of history. During this time, Eddesse has survived wars, plague epidemics, social upheavals, and economic changes, preserving itself as a village community. The anniversary festival is an occasion to fittingly commemorate this long history and honour the achievements of many generations.
Anniversary Ceremony
The formal highlight of the anniversary weekend is the ceremony, where representatives of politics, the church, friendly villages, and the municipality of Edemissen will extend their congratulations to Eddesse. Speeches, honours for deserving citizens, and musical contributions will characterise this festive programme item. A commemorative publication for the anniversary documents the eight centuries of village history and will be presented at the ceremony.
Festive Parade and Historical Reenactments
A grand festive parade will march through the village of Eddesse, bringing together clubs, friendly villages, music bands, and themed floats. Historical costume groups will reenact episodes from the 800-year village history, giving spectators an impression of life in Eddesse through the centuries. This historical-educational component is particularly valuable for schools and families.
'Zum Hahnenbusch' Festival Grounds
The 'Zum Hahnenbusch' festival grounds provide the infrastructural basis for the festival weekend. A large marquee, a stage, catering stands, and a family area will be set up there. Throughout the festival days, catering provided by local clubs will offer a wide culinary range from bratwurst and regional specialities to drinks.
Family Programme and Festival Evening
The family programme offers games for children, a bouncy castle, face painting, craft activities, and small historical hands-on events. On Saturday evening, the festival evening with live music or a DJ will be the social highlight of the weekend, where the entire village community, former Eddesse residents, and guests from the region will celebrate together.
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