Müggenmarkt Jemgum

A Grown Market in the Heart of Jemgum

Jemgum is a municipality in the Rheiderland between the Ems river and the Dutch border. In the summer, the Müggenmarkt brings together local clubs, showmen, and the population in the market square and surrounding streets. Unlike purely commercial annual fairs, the Müggenmarkt is distinctly driven by clubs – sports clubs, fire brigades, music groups, heritage associations, and schools shape the program and contribute many of the events.

Program Components

Over three days at the beginning of August, several program zones are created: rides and showman stalls for families, a stage with concerts, an exhibition area for the clubs, sports demonstrations, competitions, as well as the large festival tent with catering and dance evenings. Families will find activities for children and a classic market atmosphere, especially in the afternoons.

Embedded in East Frisian Market Tradition

The Müggenmarkt is part of a series of summer markets that shape the folk festival culture of the Rheiderland and East Frisia every year. For the residents of Jemgum, it is the most important club festival of the year. The Müggenmarkt holds a firm position in the market calendar and is regularly documented by the showmen's association.

Note on the Date

In recent years, the market date has varied slightly within the month of August. For 2026, the exact program times will be announced in advance by the municipality and the organizing committee.