This year's Gesmolder Kirmes is a mixture of the new and the tried and tested, with around 130 showmen and women taking part as usual. In addition, the local innkeepers and a number of clubs have once again joined in to make the fair a complete success.

In the middle of endless green expanses, about 7km from the small town of Ripon, you will find Lightwater Valley in the English county of North Yorkshire. Lightwater Valley offers a fun-filled day out for families with younger children whose focus is not

The Lukasmarkt has been known for centuries as the inner city folk festival. On nine days between 250,000 and 300,000 visitors come to the Mayen city centre. Thus the Lukasmarkt can rightfully be called one of the largest folk festivals in

In the French municipality of Trappes in the Île-de-France region, around 13 km west of Versailles, you will find the Au paradis des enfants play and adventure park. This seasonal park is primarily aimed at families with children aged between two and

Kentucky Kingdom, together with the associated Hurricane Bay water park, covers an area of 26 hectares.

The park was originally opened in 1987, but went bankrupt after just one year. Six Flags then took over the park and operated it under the name Six

In 1829, the first Corpus Christi fair was held in Sterkrade. The small, contemplative market (six to eight traders) has developed into one of the largest city centre and street fairs in Germany. The festival now attracts over 1 million visitors a year.

The Fête foraine de Blois is an unmissable event in the Loir-et-Cher department's calendar and is considered one of the largest funfairs in the Centre-Val de Loire region. Every spring, usually over three weeks in March and April, the exhibition grounds

Less than 2 kilometres from the beach on the Gulf of Oman is the country's largest theme park, Marah Land, in Qurum Natural Park in Muscat, the capital of Oman. Located on the eastern edge of the city along the A1 motorway, the park is easily accessible

The Hofgeismar Cattle Market and Local Festival is a real highlight in the region's calendar of events. It is known for its mix of traditional cattle market, large fairground and lively festival tent.

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Festzelt-Gaudi: The festival

Every year in May and November, the Minden fair takes place on Kanzlers Weide and brings lots of fun, scares and entertainment to the banks of the Weser. Cult rides, a variety of gourmet treats and special novelties ensure an adventure for everyone.