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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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The exact year of the first fair is unknown. During the 15th century a market to sell wild horses from the nearby [[riparian forest]]s of the [[Emscher]] was established in Crange to be held around [[Lawrence of Rome|St Lawrence's Day]], 10 August. |
The exact year of the first fair is unknown. During the 15th century a market to sell wild horses from the nearby [[riparian forest]]s of the [[Emscher]] was established in Crange to be held around [[Lawrence of Rome|St Lawrence's Day]], 10 August. The fair is held annually for a period of 10 days from the first Friday in August. |
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The fair is held annually for a period of 10 days from the first Friday in August. Visitor attractions include [[Ferris wheel]]s, [[carousel]]s, [[roller coaster]]s, [[Ghost train (ride)|ghost train]]s, [[carnival game]]s, food stalls, [[raffle]]s and [[beer hall]]s and [[beer garden|gardens]]. On opening and closing day a fireworks show is presented. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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The Cranger Kirmes is a funfair in Germany, located in near the Rhine–Herne Canal in de in the city of Herne. It is the biggest funfair in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and the second biggest fair in Germany, only behind the Oktoberfest. In 2008 there were 4.7 million visitors.[1] At an area of only 110,000 square metres (1,200,000 sq ft)[2] and 500 show businesses it is called the "most overcrowded fair of the world".
Overview
The exact year of the first fair is unknown. During the 15th century a market to sell wild horses from the nearby riparian forests of the Emscher was established in Crange to be held around St Lawrence's Day, 10 August. The fair is held annually for a period of 10 days from the first Friday in August.
References
- ^ Gabriele Heimeier (2008-08-11). "573. Cranger Kirmes stellt neuen Besucherrekord auf". Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung. DerWesten.de. Retrieved 2008-08-28.
- ^ "Kirmes: Wer hat wirklich das größte Volksfest?". Westdeutsche Zeitung. 2008-07-15. Retrieved 2008-08-28.
External links
Media related to Cranger Kirmes at Wikimedia Commons- Official Cranger Kirmes Website
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