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Funfair in Stade

Spring and autumn funfairs Am Sande

On these days, fans of merry-go-rounds, lottery, throwing and shooting booths really get their money’s worth.

Candyfloss, roasted almonds, ice cream, cakes, waffles, crêpes, liquorice and candy apples, scampi, fish sandwiches, mushrooms, sausages, pizza, Asian specialities, chips and much more also attract visitors to the town centre.

Rides such as the bumper cars, Dom Dancer, and a labyrinth make guest appearances on the central Am Sande fairground. The Beat Box, children’s carousels, duck fishing, throwing and shooting booths and other stalls are located throughout the historic town centre. Snack and sales stands are located in Breite Straße and Holzstraße.

Stade funfairs

Spring fair: Thursday, 24 April, until Monday, 28 April 2025

Autumn fair: Thursday, 18 September, until Monday, 22 September 2025

Opening hours:
Thursday to Saturday: 11 am to 11 pm
Sunday to Monday: 11 am to 10 pm

Supporting programme:

  • Thursday, 19 September – coupon campaign with savings offers
  • Friday, 20 September, 7.30 pm – Lantern procession with marching band: Accompanied by music and lanterns, the parade will make its way through Stade town centre to Am Sande square. Meeting point is the Schwedenspeicher.
  • Sunday, 22 September, 1 pm; 3 pm; 5 pm – The Punch and Judy show comes to visit: The Gnarrenburg puppet theatre is back in town with three new funny plays. The magician Spitzbart and the witch Wackelzahn will be there, but the devil will also be visiting. Three performances at the Pferdemarkt (near Modehaus Peters).
  • Monday, 23 September – Family day with reduced prices.

Parking:
Wallstraße car park: Thu – Sat until 10 pm, Sun 11.30 am – 9 pm
Am Sande parking garage: Thu + Fri until 8.30 pm, Sat until 10 pm, Sun 11.30 am – 9 pm

The Pestalozzi Primary School choir will perform at the opening of the fair.

On Sunday, 14 April, Harry Hoppe’s Punch and Judy show will be performing at 1 pm, 3 pm and 5 pm.

The highly anticipated family day with great offers for young and old is on Monday, 15 April.

Contact

Let me know your questions.

Sonja Möllers
STADE Marketing und Tourismus GmbH
Veranstaltungen
moellers@stade-marketing.de
04141 77698-67

Coupon campaign with savings offers

Thursday, 19 September

The funfair starts with a big coupon promotion on Thursday! The vouchers, which can be downloaded here, will save you a pretty penny on food and rides. Simply download the page, print it out, cut out the coupons and hand them in at the respective stand – it’s as easy as that to enjoy the funfair at discounted prices.

6. lantern parade at the funfair

Friday, 20 September, 7.30 pm

The sixth lantern procession at the fair in Stade will take place on 20 September 2024! Accompanied by the Drochtersen marching band, the procession for young and old will start at 7.30 pm in front of the Schwedenspeicher museum at the Fischmarkt. From there, the festive crowd with its bright lanterns accompanied by cheerful music will make its way through the nightly streets to the fairground at Am Sande.

Important: Please do not bring any torches – only lanterns are allowed to ensure the safety of all participants.

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