Family parade
Local brass bands and folkloric groups march through town, followed by villagers celebrating
Malmedy Funfair
Foire de la Saint-Pierre
Malmedy, Belgium
Jun 26 - 30, 2026ConfirmedSource
Each year on the last weekend of June, the Walloon town of Malmedy holds its five-day Foire de la Saint-Pierre. A great funfair fills the town in a celebration that began as the feast day of the parish church's dedication, in a tradition that has gathered the community for generations of midsummer revelry.
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Opening ceremony
Live music and first carnival attractions (rides and game stalls) launch in the main square
~18:30
Where it happens
Place du Marché
Malmedy, Belgium
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Dress for the setting
Casual summer clothing
Read the local rhythm
Respectful greeting (handshake)
Keep the visit respectful
Visitors are welcome to join public processions only respectfully; dancing and dining occur...
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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REGIONAL COMMUNITY & FOLK LIFE
Malmedy Funfair
Foire de la Saint-Pierre
Malmedy, Belgium
Each year on the last weekend of June, the Walloon town of Malmedy holds its five-day Foire de la Saint-Pierre. A great funfair fills the town in a celebration that began as the feast day of the parish church's dedication, in a tradition that has gathered the community for generations of midsummer revelry.
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Jun 26 - 30, 2026Confirmed dates
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About Malmedy Funfair
This celebration originated as the annual feast day commemorating the dedication of the parish church, a tradition stretching back to medieval church dedications in Wallonia. Over time it evolved into a communal fair (kermesse or 'fête de la paroisse') that reinforces local civic identity. In Malmedy, it historically marked the storage of Church bells and the start of summer holidays. The event serves as an important gathering point for families and refle...
Typical festival attire is casual; visitors should greet locals politely and respect church areas if visited
What visitors should understand
Attendance can be appropriate while active documentation is not. Let local boundaries define your role.
What not to do
ask permission
Observation may be enough
Some celebrations are best approached quietly: arrive prepared, follow posted rules, and leave without turning the moment into content.
The story behind it
This celebration originated as the annual feast day commemorating the dedication of the parish church, a tradition stretching back to medieval church dedications in Wallonia. Over time it evolved into a communal fair (kermesse or 'fête de la paroisse') that reinforces local civic identity. In Malmedy, it historically marked the storage of Church bells and the start of summer holidays. The event serves as an important gatherin...
Key moments to know
Family parade
Local brass bands and folkloric groups march through town, followed by villagers celebrating
~18:30Expected
Opening ceremony
Live music and first carnival attractions (rides and game stalls) launch in the main square
How to show up well
respectful presence
Dress for the setting
Casual summer clothing
Read the local rhythm
Respectful greeting (handshake)
Keep the visit respectful
Visitors are welcome to join public processions only respectfully; dancing and dining occur openly in squares
Respect local boundaries
Typical festival attire is casual; visitors should greet locals politely and respect church areas if visited
Essentials at a glance
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Jun 26 - 30, 2026
Confirmed
City / Area
Malmedy
Wallonia
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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