Family Funfair
Children ride carousels and teens play games, while local bands perform on stage
~14:00
Waimes Kermesse (Village Festival Weekend)
Kermesse de Waimes
Weismes (Waimes), Belgium
Sep 3 - 6, 2026ExpectedSource
Each first weekend of September, the eastern Wallonian village of Waimes holds its Kermesse, a traditional village fair of festivity and good cheer. The fair belongs to the parish and community life of this historic village in the Hautes Fagnes country.
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Community Ball
Many locals attend to dance; band plays folk and pop tunes
~21:00
Where it happens
Terrain de Football de Waimes
Weismes (Waimes), Belgium
Open in MapsHow to show up well
Dress for the setting
Comfortable walking shoes
Bring the right payment
Some cash for purchases
Respect local boundaries
Casual rural festival; try local greetings ('Guten Tag' or French 'Bonjour')
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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LOCAL COMMUNITY & FOLK LIFE
Waimes Kermesse (Village Festival Weekend)
Kermesse de Waimes
Weismes (Waimes), Belgium
Each first weekend of September, the eastern Wallonian village of Waimes holds its Kermesse, a traditional village fair of festivity and good cheer. The fair belongs to the parish and community life of this historic village in the Hautes Fagnes country.
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Sep 3 - 6, 2026Expected dates
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Waimes, a historic village in eastern Wallonia, maintains this annual fair as part of its parish and civic tradition. Such kermesses celebrate the town’s patron saint and community spirit. The Waimes kermesse blends local Germanic and Walloon influences (the town is officially bilingual), with music and foods reflecting the region’s cultural mix. It serves as a summer social highlight after the harvest season.
Key moments to know
~14:00Expected
Family Funfair
Children ride carousels and teens play games, while local bands perform on stage
~21:00Expected
Community Ball
Many locals attend to dance; band plays folk and pop tunes
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Dress for the setting
Comfortable walking shoes
Bring the right payment
Some cash for purchases
Respect local boundaries
Casual rural festival; try local greetings ('Guten Tag' or French 'Bonjour')
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Sep 3 - 6, 2026
Estimated
City / Area
Weismes (Waimes)
German-speaking Community
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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