90th Westerstede Spring Market 2026
Volksfest with rides and classic car meet — May 1st to 4th, 2026
About Westerstede Spring Market
Four Days of Spring Fair
The Westerstede Spring Market is a staple in the Ammerland event calendar. For four days, a classic funfair with carousels, rides, game stalls, and candy stands will set up on Albert-Post-Platz. The event is organized by the town of Westerstede in cooperation with the Oldenburg Showmen's Association e.V.
2026 Edition — Four Days of Program
The 2026 edition runs from Friday, May 1st, to Monday, May 4th. The extended May weekend offers families, young people, and fairground fans the chance to visit the seasonal fair. A tradition and program highlight is the classic car meet on Saturday, May 2nd, from 2 PM to 5 PM, which gathers historic cars and motorcycles from the region every year.
What Visitors Can Expect
The Spring Market features classics like bumper cars, Ferris wheel, family carousels, grabber machines, and game stalls, as well as more modern family attractions. The culinary offerings range from almonds, gingerbread hearts, and fried dough to fries, bratwurst, and savory specialties from the showmen.
Westerstede — The District Capital Celebrates
The Spring Market kicks off the Volksfest season in the Rhododendron Town. Traditionally, May 1st itself attracts many guests from the region and surrounding Ammerland communities. Visitors often combine their trip to the market with a stroll through the town center or a visit to the Rhododendron Park.
Westerstede Spring Market — edition 2026
Key Facts
- Date: May 1st–4th, 2026
- Location: Albert-Post-Platz, Westerstede
- Organizers: Town of Westerstede / Oldenburg Showmen's Association
- Admission: Free
- Highlight: Classic Car Meet Sat. May 2nd, 2 PM–5 PM
Programme Westerstede Spring Market 2026
2026 Program
The structure of this traditional Volksfest follows the key points of previous years:
- Friday, May 1st: Opening of the fair in the morning, Family Day
- Saturday, May 2nd: Classic Car Meet 2 PM–5 PM with historic cars and motorcycles
- Sunday, May 3rd: Family Day, fair operating all day
- Monday, May 4th: Closing day
- Classic Rides: Bumper cars, carousels, grabbers, game stalls
- Food area with bratwurst, fries, almonds, gingerbread hearts
- Candy and toy stalls
Detailed program and any special events will be announced by the showmen's association in advance.
Highlights Westerstede Spring Market 2026
Prices Westerstede Spring Market 2026
Practical information — Westerstede Spring Market
Getting There
Via the A 28 (Westerstede exit). Parking is available around the town center; on peak days, expect longer walks.
Admission
Free admission to the market. Costs apply per ride and food stall.
Tip
Those who want to see the classic car meet should plan for Saturday afternoon (2 PM–5 PM). Early afternoons are generally more family-friendly; evenings tend to attract a younger crowd.
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