Overview

• Mayor Stefan Korpan said the ten‑day festival ran very well and visitors expressed satisfaction, praising local Trachtenvereine for their role in the program.
• Festwirt Robert Schmidt said he can imagine returning in 2026, and city officials plan to meet relatively soon to discuss a new contract.
• Police described the event as largely peaceful, recording three assaults or threats, one attack on officers, two sexual harassment cases, three thefts, one state‑security offense and two alcohol‑related traffic offenses.
• Officers are investigating the theft of eight flags and a seven‑metre aluminium mast between August 29 and September 8, with damage estimated at about €1,600 and no suspects identified; tips are sought at 08856/92570.
• Delegations from partner cities Langon and Ahlen joined cultural events and tours, including a two‑hour visit to Roche and a briefing at Rheinmetall on the Luna NG drone.