Hoffest Kessin

About the Event

The Hoffest Kessin is a summer event in the calendar of the municipality of Dummerstorf. It takes place in the Kessin district, a small village in the Rostock district that belongs to the larger municipality of Dummerstorf. The focus is on a farm that opens its doors to the public and organizes a typical farm festival with food, drinks, and insights into farm life.

Course and Atmosphere

Farm festivals in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern have a firm place in the rural summer calendar. Characteristic features include farm tours, presentations of animals and cultivated areas, a barbecue stand, coffee and cake, and often the sale of farm-own products. The focus is on the encounter within the village community – families, clubs, and neighbours from the surrounding districts come together throughout the day.

Regional Context

Despite its proximity to the Hanseatic city, the Rostock district in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is predominantly agricultural. Farms, fields, and pastures define the landscape between the villages, and small events like the Hoffest Kessin are an opportunity to keep the connection between producers and consumers alive. Kessin is located on the eastern edge of the municipality of Dummerstorf, in close proximity to Rostock.

Who Organizes the Festival

The Hoffest is organized by the respective farm operator together with residents and the municipality of Dummerstorf. It is part of the official event calendar of the municipality and is aimed at families, nature lovers, and interested individuals from the Rostock region.