Salat fair in Ziegenhain: A festival full of music and tradition!

Salat fair in Ziegenhain: A festival full of music and tradition!

The Salatkirmes in Ziegenhain traditionally started a solemn approach to parade. In bright weather and summer temperatures, numerous guests came up with the opening of this popular event on June 20, 2025. Mayor Tobias Kreuter and Andree Dunkel, the chairman of the goat grove Kirmesburschen, warmly welcomed everyone present. With the greeting, the anticipation of the participants was noticeable, who were looking forward to a varied program that should offer something for every taste. HNA reports that the musical program of the Hubertus Ziegenhain circular hunting association opened was opened Followed by a appearance of the mixed project choir Steina.

Another highlight of the evening was the stirring sounds of the band "The Sunlights", which created a exuberant atmosphere well after midnight. The entire event was not only reminiscent of the festive tradition of the fun fair, but also of a special occasion: the ceremonial inauguration of a new signpost symbol with twelve arrows. This is intended to commemorate the worldwide spread of the confirmation and was launched as part of a student competition at the Carl Bantzer School, initiated by the Rotary Club Schwalmstadt. The support of the Schwälmer bread shop in the implementation was encouraged and shows how important the community is.

A look at the story

The salad fair is not only a seasonal highlight for goat grove, but also part of a long tradition that is deeply rooted in the history of the small fortress. Looking back at the 50-year history of the German Märchenstraße, Ziegenhain notices in the 1970s a popular destination for tourist groups. Under the direction of Heinrich Fischer, the first managing director of Märchenstraße, international guests flocked to the city. Japanese tour groups in particular regularly visited goat grove, which was not least thanks to the contacts to Japan Airlines. The Schwälmer kitchen was very popular with the visitors, and the castle café, founded by Willi and Martha Reidt, offered the guests specialties such as wake -up and beef with horseradish sauce. These localities reflect the culinary facets of the region and contribute to the identity of goat groves. Salatkirmes.de offers a good overview of the traditions and the festive atmosphere.

Another remarkable review concerns the filming of the largest Japanese television station NHK, which produced documentaries on the fairytale road. Ziegenhain became a location, and the backdrop came up with extras in Schwälmer costume and large gingerbread panels for a piece of "Hansel and Gretel". Such events illustrate how the history of Ziegenhain is sung and valued beyond the borders.

The salad fair not only established itself as a happy festival, but also as a symbol of the rich tradition and history of goat groves. It is to be hoped that this tradition has existed for many years and that new guests always attract the city.