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Bielefeld Pig Market

Name: Bielefeld Pig Market
Start: 2025-08-22T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-08-22
Location: Germany

Bielefeld Pig Market is held on August 22. This event in the third decade of the month August is annual.

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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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Sweden Festival in Wismar on August 21;

Regensburg Dult on August 22 (Held twice a year, in May and in August - early September);

Frankfurt Museumsuferfest on August 22 (takes place from the fourth Friday in August);

International Day of Remembrance for Victims of Violence Due to Religion or Belief on August 22 (International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief - established since May 28, 2019 - UN A/RES/73/296);