Fairs and festivals are on the menu this weekend. It is your chance to enjoy some free music and entertainment. This weekend you can try out as a member of the Paderborn Fire Dept
Paderborn Fire Dept celebrates 150 Years
A family day has been set up to celebrate the event in the Schloss. The whole family can look forward to a varied program including a blue light mile, a marching band concert, activities for children, food stalls, etc.
Start: 11.05.25 from 11 - 18 o'clock in Schloss Neuhaus.
Paderborn SpringFest
The annual free event returns to the city from the 9th -11th May.
Music and arts sprawl across three stages and downtown Paderborn. World class artists put on a show in in the streets and you can dance the night away with rock and blues, singer song writers, marching bands and Techno DJ's .
The whole thing gets started at 19.30 on Friday night. With a mass Drum Band to bring the energy. The three stages at the Town Hall, Westener Str and the Market place will have acts on through the weekend including live bands and DJ sets.
Between the stages artists like the giant balloon guy (World champion Baloon artist.) and the balance on your head couple Kate and Parsi at 15:30 & 1730 Sat & sun will compete for your attention with the NOX 2.4m tall robot who will be in town at 11.30 1330 and 1530 moving between the stage areas.
The Cheat lounge will be putting on street food and drinks Fri - Sun with service 17.30 - 2300 on Fri & Sat and 12.30 - 1700 on Sun when there will be Sunday shopping available during the day.
If you are looking for bigger festival than Paderborn then travel to Essen this weekend. just like Paderborn you will find world class music acts and entertainment. 9th -11th May.
Last year the Weather Girls (picture above) were the star turn. This year German singer Loi and Tom Gregory are staring. Dive time to Essen 1 hr 38 mins
Additional events in NRW from 9th to 11th May
Aachen-Brand : Wine Festival, Friday, May 9 to Sunday, May 11
Attendorn : Street Food & Music Festival, including children's program, Friday, May 9 to Sunday, May 11, Fri and Sat until 10 pm, Sun until 8 pm
Bad Godesberg : Wine Festival, Friday, May 9 to Sunday, May 11
Bad Oeyenhausen : Bad Oeyenhausen and Löhne Citizens' Festival, Aqua Magica Park, family festival with open-air stages, rides, flea market, arts and crafts market, Friday, May 9 to Sunday, May 11, Fri until 11 p.m., Sun until 7 p.m.
Münster : Galactic weekend at the Allwetter Zoo Münster, Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11. Massive movie themed event Star Wars Themed event. Adults 25.90 Euro Kids 16.90 Euro. Also after work lower costs tickets available.