Ortsfest Blankenburg

Village in Northern Berlin

Blankenburg is one of those Berlin districts that have retained their village character to this day. Located in the middle of the Pankow district, characterized by single-family homes, allotment gardens, and the old village green with its church, Blankenburg feels more like a village in Brandenburg than a district of the capital. It is precisely this uniqueness that the Ortsfest Blankenburg celebrates once a year.

A Weekend Around the Village Church

The venue is the Blankenburg village green, a historic square with the village church at its center and a parking lot in front, which is transformed into a stage and stall area for the festival. Blankenburg associations, local bands, children's programs, and show dance groups take turns on the stage. In addition, there are rides for children, game stations, and food and drink offerings.

Tradition and Celebratory Church Service

The highlight on Sunday is the celebratory church service in the Blankenburg village church, which has traditionally concluded the Ortsfest for decades. Thus, the festival combines church-village tradition with modern association culture – a typical Pankow village format that can only be found in a few places in Berlin in this form.

Citizens' Initiative as Organizer

The organizer is the Runder Tisch Blankenburg – an alliance of residents, associations, and allotment garden communities – together with the Garten- und Siedlerfreunde Anlage Blankenburg e.V. Admission is free. Funding comes from donations, stall fees, and small district grants.