The Backfischfest in Worms is the largest wine and fun fair on the Rhine and has a long tradition. The story of its beginnings is both amusing and astonishing. Some age-old local traditions have been adopted by the Backfischfest.
The Backfischfest—Fair with a History
Backfischfest 75 Years
How It All Began
The Origins of the Fest
1933: The First Fest
What Is a Backfisch?
The Apperentices' Dance
The First Miss Backfisch
Red-and-white Hearts
The Fishermen’s Joust
The Fanfare Corps
The Fishermen’s Lea
The Traditional Song of the Fishermen’s Guild
The Future
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Stadtmarketing Worms