The beginnings of the fair up to the present day

The beginnings of the St Michael's Fair date back to the Middle Ages. In 1428, the market day was first explicitly mentioned by name as "frigge Kermesse to sente Michels misse". This name was mentioned in a

The spring funfair in the centre of Wanne-Eickel opens the funfair season in Herne. Two fairground rides, a children's carousel and tasty treats await visitors on Hauptstrasse at Biuschmannshof.

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In Dudley in the West Midlands, around 16 miles (approx. 26 km) north-west of Birmingham, Dudley Zoo has been located in the ruins of Dudley Castle since 1937. There are over 1,500 animals from around 200 species to discover on the zoo's 16-hectare site,

In the French municipality of La Bourboule in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, you will find Parc Fenestre. This amusement park, which mainly appeals to families with children up to around 13 years of age, promises a great day out with a wide variety of

Every year in May, the Mai-Wies'n takes place in Burghausen on the fairground. Visitors will find numerous fairground rides, food stalls and, of course, the large marquee.

After the mayor has tapped the first barrel on the first evening and opened the

**Villach Kirchtag: Austria's largest traditional festival**

The Villach Kirchtag is the largest and one of the most famous traditional festivals in Austria. Every year in the first week of August, the city centre of Villach in Carinthia is transformed

Wild rides and many play possibilities dominate the indoor park directly above the sea.

Besides go-karts, bumper cars and simulators, there is also the Robocoaster. This one whirls you wildly through the area. That's why the Grand Pier is recommended at

The Friedberg Autumn Market is a traditional folk festival that takes place in Friedberg city centre and heralds the start of the autumn season. The festival combines elements of a large funfair, a flea market and a Sunday shopping day, offering a

Bob Lacul Roșu is an exciting alpine toboggan run in the Romanian Carpathians, near the picturesque Lacul Roșu (Red Lake) in Harghita County. The track stretches for around 940 metres and winds its way through dense forests, rolling hills and small

Another theme park of the Cedar Fair Group. The park includes Intimidator 305, one of the world's 7 Gigacoasters. The amusement park covers an area of 160 hectares. There is also a smaller water park. The park has existed since 1975 and currently has