What to expect
The Erbacher Wiesenmarkt 2027 takes place from Friday, 16 July, to Sunday, 25 July 2027 in Erbach in the Odenwald. The town has officially announced the ten days of events. You can look forward to a mix of a fair, traders’ streets, food and drink, and the SüdhessenMESSE. According to the town, more than 80 showmen and around 120 traders usually gather on the site, which covers around 60.000 square metres. That is why the Wiesenmarkt is much more than a traditional funfair.
Erbacher Wiesenmarkt 2027: Fairground and tradition
The festival grounds are at the sports park near Erbach town centre. The Wiesenmarkt, affectionately called Wiesemaik by many locals, is one of the Odenwald’s best-known events. Its history goes back to older market traditions, before today’s festival developed in Erbach. Beer halls and festival tents are also part of the event. The combination of a fair, shopping opportunities and music attracts visitors from across the region.
Rides and SüdhessenMESSE
At the fairground, you can usually expect a selection of large rides, children's carousels, classic games and confectionery stalls. You can also explore the quieter shopping streets. SüdhessenMESSE also showcases products and services from a range of areas of everyday life. However, the final line-up of rides for July 2027 has not yet been published. Therefore, no rides from 2026 are automatically listed as confirmed.
Erbacher Wiesenmarkt 2027: Opening times and admission
Opening hours are provisional, as of 2026. The city published a later start for the amusement area on the first Friday, followed by regular operation from the morning onwards and an earlier finish on the last Sunday. The exact daily groups are listed in the MEC schedule. Separate opening hours apply to the traders’ streets and SüdhessenMESSE. Access to the open fairground has previously been free; individual rides, food and drink, and special sporting events cost extra.
Fireworks, parade and family day
The general official programme includes opening and brilliant fireworks, the ceremonial opening with a festival procession, a children's fun day, family day and horse races. The relevant days are based on the festival-week schedule described by the city. They are therefore listed as provisional 2027 programme items with dates, but without invented times. Individual performers, rides and special events will only be confirmed in the current year's programme.
Getting to the Wiesenmarkt in Erbach
Erbach station can be reached on foot in about ten minutes, according to the town. Special bus services and parking areas around the site are also available during major festivals. It is worth checking the latest traffic plan before you travel. You can find all the latest news on the official Wiesenmarkt page of the town of Erbach. Discover more events in the funfair calendar.
Highlights at a glance
What Erbacher Wiesenmarkt has to offer
- Fireworks
- Opening / ceremonial keg tapping
- Festive church service / funfair service
- Children's programme
- Family dayReduced prices
More to experience in Erbach (Odenwald)
AdvertisingProgramme & dates
- Fri16JulOpening fireworksWiesenmarkt site, ErbachFirst Friday according to the regular official organiser programme; the time for 2027 has not yet been confirmed.
- Sat17JulOfficial opening and paradeErbach town centre and fairgroundFirst Saturday according to the city's general programme; the route and exact times for edition 2027 will follow.
- Sun18JulEcumenical market serviceErbacher WiesenalmFirst Sunday in the usual programme; the specific time for 2027 has not yet been announced separately.
- Sun18JulSunday shoppingErbach town centreTraditional supporting programme on the first market Sunday; exact times for 2027 still to be confirmed.
- Wed21JulChildren's play festivalWiesenmarkt site, ErbachWednesday according to the official recurring programme; the exact 2027 offer has yet to be announced.
- Wed21JulBrilliant fireworks displayWiesenmarkt site, ErbachWednesday at the midpoint of the festival, according to the general organiser's overview; the time and whether it will take place on 2027 still need to be confirmed separately.
- Thu22JulFamily day with discountsRides and stallsThursday after the recurring official programme; participating businesses and terms to follow.
- Sat24JulHorse race organised by the Odenwälder RennvereinSportpark ErbachSecond Saturday in the official general programme. Separate admission conditions may apply to the horse race.
Impressions
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Getting there & services
Wiesenmarkt site, Otto-Glenz-Straße 1, 64711 Erbach. About a ten-minute walk from Erbach station; special buses and designated parking areas are available for the event.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Erbacher Wiesenmarkt 2027?
From Friday, 16 July, to Sunday, 25 July 2027. The City of Erbach has explicitly confirmed the dates.
Where is the site?
At the Erbacher Wiesenmarkt site by the sports park, accessible via Otto-Glenz-Straße 1, 64711 Erbach, among other routes.
Is there an admission charge for the Erbacher Wiesenmarkt?
Admission to the open festival site was free in 2026. Rides, food, shopping and special attractions such as the horse races may cost extra.
What are the opening times?
The MEC schedule follows the official festival site opening times 2026: first Friday from 15 o'clock, then from 11 o'clock, closing regularly at 3 o'clock and at midnight on the final Sunday. Changes 2027 are possible.
When are the Wiesenmarkt fireworks?
The city's general programme lists fireworks on the first Friday and on Wednesday, halfway through the fair. The exact times for 2027 have not yet been announced individually.
Which businesses are coming in 2027?
The city generally expects over 80 showmen and about 120 market traders. A confirmed list naming the specific rides for 2027 is not yet available.
What is there besides rides?
Market streets, the SüdhessenMESSE, and regular events including a parade, family activities and equestrian sports. Individual programme dates for 2027 may change.
