Cheat Day — Streetfood Festival Rheda-Wiedenbrück

Street Food Weekend in the Park

The Cheat Day — Street Food Festival is Rheda-Wiedenbrück's culinary spring highlight. From Thursday, April 30th, to Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, the expansive Flora-Westfalica-Park at Mittelhegge opens its gates for a four-day street food party — with international food trucks, DJs, live music, and a relaxed park setting under old trees.

Indulge in Indulgence — The Motto

The name says it all: Cheat Day means setting aside all diet resolutions for a weekend. Burgers, fried chicken, Asian specialties, Mexican tacos, Italian pasta variations, vegan bowls, sweets, crêpes, and ice cream — the variety is immense, and the trend towards vegetarian-vegan options is clearly noticeable. Alongside these, cocktails, fresh draft beer, and non-alcoholic drinks.

Four-Day Program

The musical program spans from relaxed DJ lounges during the day to live acts in the evening: On Friday, a DJ takes over all day; on Saturday, the duo Stefan & Stefan provides live music. Thursday and Sunday are kept quieter — a relaxed start and a family-friendly wind-down.

Family-Friendly Design

A children's corner with a bouncy castle and building blocks ensures that families can stay longer. Seating is plentiful, with a section covered for changeable April weather. The park also offers lawn areas where blankets can be spread out.

Flora-Westfalica-Park — Rheda-Wiedenbrück's Green Heart

The Flora-Westfalica-Park was created in 1988 for the state horticultural show of the same name and has since been the green heart of the twin city in the Gütersloh district. It connects the historic old towns of Rheda and Wiedenbrück via an expansive park along the Ems river. A street food festival in the midst of this setting — that's an unusually pleasant experience in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Long Pentecost Bridge

Ending on Sunday, May 3rd, the festival falls into a classic bridge holiday constellation around May 1st — ideal for a short trip or a relaxed family outing.