Kirmes Neuenkirchen (Damme)
Traditional village fair in the Neuenkirchen district of Damme with free beer opening, rides, and flea market
About Kirmes Neuenkirchen Damme
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Village Fair with a Long History
The Kirmes Neuenkirchen dates back to the Catholic church consecration festival, which commemorates the inauguration of the St. Vinzentius parish church annually. As in many villages in the Oldenburger Münsterland, a secular folk festival has developed from the religious occasion over generations, which is now jointly supported by showmen, clubs, and restaurateurs. Neuenkirchen is a district of the town of Damme and is located at the foot of the Dammer Berge.
Free Beer Opening on Friday
One of the most popular rituals of the Kirmes is the keg tapping at 3 PM on Friday. The mayor or club representatives then invite attendees for free beer in the Rathausplatz, which traditionally marks the official start of the three festival days. Showmen, carousels, and food stalls then open for business, and the festival weekend gets underway.
Flea Market on the Weekend
A large flea market on the weekend complements the program of the actual Kirmes. Private individuals, clubs, and commercial flea market vendors offer household goods, books, toys, clothing, and curiosities. The flea market is known beyond the village borders and attracts numerous bargain hunters every year.
Family Fair for the Whole Region
The Kirmes Neuenkirchen sees itself as a family festival with classic rides such as a chain carousel, children's carousel, dodgems, as well as food stalls offering bratwurst, fries, sweets, cotton candy, and candied almonds. Clubs and restaurateurs provide drinks and hot meals, and in the evening, young and old meet in the festival tent or in front of the pubs around the parish church.
Kirmes Neuenkirchen Damme — edition 2026
The town of Damme and the clubs of the Neuenkirchen district will publish the final program for 2026 with the times of the individual program points shortly before the event. The schedule follows the proven structure with the free beer opening on Friday, festival days on Saturday and Sunday, and a large flea market.
Programme Kirmes Neuenkirchen Damme 2026
Classic Village Fair Schedule
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in spring/summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
- Friday, June 5: 3 PM keg tapping in the Rathausplatz with a free beer round, official opening of the Kirmes, operation of rides, in the evening social gathering in the festival tents and in front of the pubs
- Saturday, June 6: Market and Kirmes all day, flea market starts in the morning, children's program in the afternoon, in the evening live music or DJ in one of the festival tents
- Sunday, June 7: Morning pint, continuation of the Kirmes and flea market, family day with special activities for children, relaxed conclusion
Offerings from Showmen and Clubs
- Children's and chain carousel, dodgems, small rides
- Food stalls with bratwurst, fries, crêpes, cotton candy, and candied almonds
- Club tents with hot meals and drinks
- Large weekend flea market
Highlights Kirmes Neuenkirchen Damme 2026
Prices Kirmes Neuenkirchen Damme 2026
Practical information — Kirmes Neuenkirchen Damme
Location
Küsterstraße and Rathausplatz in the Neuenkirchen district, 49401 Damme (Vechta district, Lower Saxony).
Date 2026
Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Admission
Free admission. Rides and food according to showmen's prices. Free beer tradition during the keg tapping on Friday at 3 PM.
Organizer
Town of Damme in cooperation with the clubs of the Neuenkirchen district. More information at www.dammer-berge.de and www.damme.de.
Getting There
By car via the B214 towards Damme. Parking available on the outskirts of the village. Bus stops in the village.
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