42nd European Potters' Market Ransbach-Baumbach
42nd edition of the renowned European Potters' Market in the heart of the Kannenbäckerland — ceramic diversity from all over Europe
2026
About European Potters' Market
The European Potters' Market in Ransbach-Baumbach is one of the most important ceramic market events in Germany. In the heart of the Kannenbäckerland, Germany's most traditional ceramic region, potters and ceramic artists from all over Europe present their work at a two-day market.
In 2026, the 42nd edition will be celebrated on the first weekend of October (October 3rd and 4th). The town's streets will be transformed into a market zone where hundreds of handmade ceramics will be presented — from functional and design ceramics to sculptures and pipeware, as well as purely artistic works.
European Potters' Market — edition 2026
The 42nd edition of the European Potters' Market in Ransbach-Baumbach takes place on Saturday, October 3rd, and Sunday, October 4th, 2026 — the traditional first weekend of the month. Exhibitors from all over Europe present their ceramic creations in the streets of the town center. Functional and design ceramics, artistic sculptures, historical replicas, and contemporary works form an exceptionally diverse offering. Free admission.
The detailed program for 2026, including participating exhibitors and any accompanying events, will be published by the organizer in the summer. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years: full-day market opening on both days, demonstrations and presentations at selected stalls, accompanying events at the Westerwald Ceramics Museum, and workshops for interested visitors.
Highlights European Potters' Market 2026
- 42nd edition of the European Potters' Market
- Exhibitors from all over Europe
- Diversity from functional to art ceramics
- Market atmosphere in the town streets
- Free admission
Programme European Potters' Market 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in late summer. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
- Saturday, October 3rd, 2026: Market opening in the streets of the town center, exhibitors from all over Europe
- Sunday, October 4th, 2026: Market opening Day 2, supplemented by demonstrations and presentations
- Diversity: Functional ceramics, design ceramics, sculptures, pipeware, historical replicas
- Firing Techniques: Salt firing, wood firing, Raku, reduction firing, and others
- Accompanying Program: Demonstrations at selected stalls, possibly special exhibitions at the ceramics museum
Prices European Potters' Market 2026
Free admission. Sale prices directly from the exhibiting potters and ceramic artists.
Practical information — European Potters' Market
Dates 2026
Saturday, October 3rd, and Sunday, October 4th, 2026.
Location
Ransbach-Baumbach town center, 56235 Ransbach-Baumbach, Westerwald district, Rhineland-Palatinate.
Admission
Free admission.
Getting There
By car via the A3 (Ransbach-Baumbach exit). Train: Ransbach-Baumbach station. Parking available on the outskirts of town.
Recommendation
A combination with a visit to the Westerwald Ceramics Museum in Höhr-Grenzhausen is highly recommended.
The Kannenbäckerland
Ransbach-Baumbach is located in the center of the Kannenbäckerland, a unique ceramic region in Rhineland-Palatinate. The centuries-old clay deposits have shaped a distinct artisanal tradition here, which gained European significance in the 16th century with the invention of the characteristic blue-gray salt-glazed stoneware. Today, the Kannenbäckerland is the only member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network for Folk Art and Crafts in the category of ceramics in Germany.
The European Potters' Market
Since 1985, the town of Ransbach-Baumbach has organized the European Potters' Market — a market that consciously targets not only the German but the entire European ceramics scene. Exhibitors from France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic, Spain, Portugal, and many other countries travel to Ransbach-Baumbach annually to present their works.
Diversity of Ceramics
What distinguishes the Potters' Market is the enormous stylistic and technical range. Functional ceramics such as tableware, jugs, and vases meet purely artistic sculptures. Classic firing techniques such as salt firing, wood firing, and Raku are represented, as are contemporary design approaches. Specialists in historical replicas (such as pipeware or Renaissance ceramics) complement the offerings.
Market Atmosphere in the Town
Unlike a classic indoor market, the Potters' Market takes place in the streets and squares of the town center. This open use of urban space gives the event a special atmosphere: market visitors stroll through the town, discover stalls in unexpected corners, and can establish direct contact with the artists and craftspeople.
Cultural Accompanying Events
The Potters' Market is often supplemented by cultural accompanying events: demonstrations on the potter's wheel, demonstrations of traditional firing techniques, special exhibitions in the Westerwald Ceramics Museum, as well as lectures and workshops. The festival thus also serves as an educational event about European ceramic culture.
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