Sim-Jü in Werne
As the oldest open-air market in Westphalia, the town of Werne celebrates the Sim-Jü from 26 - 29 October 2024, the largest folk festival on the Lippe. Every year on the fourth weekend in October, several hundred thousand visitors flock to the town to take part in the funfair hustle and bustle. The whole of Werne is transformed into a sea of stalls and lights, filled with the delicious aromas of almonds, hearty food and exotic delicacies. What's more, the range of rides, amusements, sales and games is a good reason to visit the funfair at least once. Children and families in particular are thrilled by the variety of programmes and attractions on offer over the four colourful days. There is also a trade show on all days. Fireworks on Monday evening and the popular market on Tuesday round off the traditional fair. On Sim-Jü Sunday, the shops also open for Sunday shopping from 1 pm to 6 pm.
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Pleasure with a view to a long tradition
Whereas in the past it was traders, jugglers and comedians who moved into the town of Werne, today there are more than 200 shops of all kinds. Modern large-scale attractions, but also nostalgic and lovingly prepared smaller carousels and snack stalls invite visitors to celebrate the several century old existence of the fair in 2023. The written origins of the fair date back to 1362, when the Bishop of Münster granted the town's citizens the right to celebrate Simon and Judah once a year. Since then, the festival has been affectionately called Sim-Jü and is always held on this date in the city centre.
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