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Bielefeld Pig Market

Bielefeld Pig Market is held on August 28. This event in the third decade of the month August is annual.
The Brackweder Schweinemarkt is a traditional folk festival that takes place in the Brackwede district of Bielefeld, East Westphalia.
Location: The festival stretches from Treppenplatz via Treppenstraße, the parking lot "An der Brücke", the city park to the market square in Brackwede.
Opening: On Friday at 17:00, the pig market will be officially opened by the district mayor and the district governor with the traditional barrel tapping.
Program: The festival offers a varied program for young and old.
History: The pig market has existed since at least the 15th century and has a long tradition in the region.

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