Pfingstkirmes Neuwied-Oberbieber

Oberbieber — Independent Fair Tradition in Northern Neuwied

The district of Oberbieber in northern Neuwied has its own independent fair tradition, maintained separately from the large Heddesdorfer Pfingstkirmes. While the Heddesdorfer Kirmes attracts a supra-regional audience with its XXL rides, the Oberbieberer Pfingstkirmes retains its character as a village and district fair: smaller, more personal, club-based, and firmly anchored in the annual cycle of the parish.

Fair King and Queen and Festival Parade

A characteristic of Oberbieber is the election of a fair king and a fair queen, who are chosen by the festival committee and represent the event. The highlight is the grand festival parade on Whit Monday starting at 2 PM, which winds through the district and includes the fair king and queen, clubs, music bands, and floats. The parade is open to all residents and is accompanied by street spectators.

"Vadderdaach" on Whit Tuesday

The "Vadderdaach" on Whit Tuesday — a Rhenish tradition — is particularly prominent in Oberbieber. Bacon and eggs are served on the fairground and in the festival tents, along with draft beer and local wine. Men and women from Oberbieber and neighboring towns meet to round off the fair — and for the traditional review with the festival committee about the successful fair year.

Showmen and Program

The historic fairground features classic medium-sized rides (carousel, bumper cars, children's rides), food stalls, and game booths, as well as a festival tent with a daily changing music program — from brass bands to Schlager to local rock and cover bands.