Kirmes Ankum
Traditional Volksfest in the heart of Ankum with carousels and showman attractions
About Kirmes Ankum
Ankum — Center of the Artland
The municipality of Ankum is located in the northeastern Osnabrück district and belongs to the Samtgemeinde Bersenbrück. With its growing retail sector, characteristic market square, and vibrant club life, Ankum is an attractive center in the Artland. The Kirmes is one of the most important Volksfeste in the municipality and a firm fixture in the annual calendar.
Showman Tradition in the Town Center
The Kirmes has been held in the town center for generations. Carousels, children's carousels, food and sweet stalls, as well as throwing and shooting booths form the classic framework of the festival grounds. Families will also find children's rides, game stations, and catering with local specialties. The evening Kirmes illumination provides the typical Volksfest flair that many guests from the northern district appreciate.
Embedded in Club Life
The Ankum Kirmes is organized by the municipality together with local clubs and showmen. It fits into the rich event landscape of the Artland, which also includes the Erntedankfest, the Schützenfest, and the Weihnachtsmarkt of Ankum. Visitors can combine their visit with a walk through the historic town center or a bike tour through the Artland.
Kirmes Ankum — edition 2026
Three Days of Festivities in the Town Center
The festival weekend extends from Friday to Sunday. The showmen set up their attractions in the town center, and the festival begins on Friday evening.
Family Day and Sunday Shopping
Sunday typically features Sunday shopping with family-friendly activities — a good opportunity to combine a Kirmes visit with a stroll through town.
Programme Kirmes Ankum 2026
Friday (2nd weekend of Sept. 2026)
- Opening of the Kirmes in the evening in the town center.
- Operation of all rides and food stalls.
Saturday
- Full operation with high visitor turnout.
- Catering by local restaurateurs.
Sunday — Family Day and Sunday Shopping
- Family-friendly program.
- Sunday shopping in local retail stores.
- Festival concludes in the afternoon.
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in spring and summer. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years: opening on Friday, full operation on the weekend, family day, and conclusion on Sunday.
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Practical information — Kirmes Ankum
Venue
Ortskern Ankum, 49577 Bersenbrück (Lower Saxony, Osnabrück district).
Getting There
- By car: A 1 exit Neuenkirchen-Vörden, continue on the B 214 towards Ankum.
- By public transport: Regional bus lines from Bersenbrück, Bramsche, and Osnabrück.
Parking
Public parking spaces in the town area. Increased crowds expected during the festival.
Admission
Entry to the festival grounds is free. Individual rides and food stalls are paid for on-site.
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