Overview

• The fair attracted over one million visitors in its first four days, continuing its draw as NRW’s largest Volksfest.
• Schausteller operating under the Deutscher Schaustellerbund say early downpours dampened spending and trimmed takings.
• The August 6 Familientag mandated discounts at all 51 rides and food stalls but prohibited Crangetaler vouchers for payments.
• Carsten Kattenpohl’s family-run stand stood out by offering beer and bratwurst for €2 each, cutting costs by using friends and relatives instead of hired staff.
• Attendee anecdotes have ranged from a bold latex photoshoot on the grounds to Facebook posts seeking lost smartphones.