Celebrations in the Mühlenkreis: Beer fountain festival and open-air culture week!

Celebrations in the Mühlenkreis: Beer fountain festival and open-air culture week!

The weekend in the Herford and Minden-Lübbecke districts promises a real festival of events! In the period from August 15th to 17th, 2025, there are several attractions on the program that will attract both locals and visitors. There is something for everyone, from music to theater to culinary delicacies.

This is particularly noteworthy Stemweder open-air festival, known under the motto “Free & Outdoors”. At the weekend visitors can expect the picturesqueIlweder foresta wide musical range with live concerts that no one should miss. What's particularly nice: entry is free! We recommend a packing list that looks similar to the one you would use for camping. Sun hat, swimming trunks or bikini, sunglasses, flashlight and even a little aspirin are a must to enjoy the festival to the fullest, like that Westphalia sheet notes.

Culinary delights and a variety of events

This takes place in parallel Beer fountain festival in the city center of Lübbecke. From August 15th to 17th, visitors can enjoy live music on three stages and there are numerous culinary offerings. The festival is rounded off with a shopping Sunday, so there is nothing missing on this long weekend.

In addition, there will be a very special competition in Vlotho on Saturday, August 16th: the ass bomb competition in the Valdorf outdoor swimming pool. Swimmers aged 8 and over with a valid swimming badge can demonstrate their talent here. Entry is free on this day, but registration is required.

Attractive cultural offerings for everyone

Another highlight of the weekend is the “My Summer, My City” event in Herford. On August 16th and 17th, Wilhelmsplatz will become a stage for theater performances in which drama, artistry and object theater are on the program. Admission to all events is convenient and free.

And that tooSummer culture event in Bündeoffers a colorful program of theater, open-air cinema and live music from August 15th to 17th with a remarkable line-up ranging from comedy to local bands. A guaranteed seat can be booked here for a whopping 3 euros, while the events themselves do not cost any entry.

The weekend is rounded off with live music in the beer garden in Bad Oeynhausen, where the artist William performs solo, and the theater performance “Pension Schöller” in the Nettelstedt open-air theater - a Saturday that delights culture lovers!

For cyclists it is worth taking a look at the eleven selected cycle routes in the Mühlenkreis. These tours offer a varied mix of natural experiences and cultural sights that can be easily planned using the hub system. Perfect for a sporty outing at one of the many events!

In summary: There is a lot to experience in the region, whether music events, exciting competitions or cultural highlights. Enjoy the weekend!