Kirmess Collection

Grand Festival of the Municipality and Royal Academy of Antwerp: restoration of the Old Bourse, 1864 Creator: Unknown
Grand Festival of the Municipality and Royal Academy of Antwerp: temporary restoration of the Old Bourse during the fair, 1864

Bicentenary Festival of the Royal Academy of Antwerp: procession to the Cathedral... 1864. Creator: Unknown
Bicentenary Festival of the Royal Academy of Antwerp: procession to the Cathedral of Notre Dame on Monday, August 22, 1864....a religious thanksgiving service, or Te Deum

Grand Festival of the Municipality and Royal Academy of Antwerp…Antwerp Crowning Teniers, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Grand Festival of the Municipality and Royal Academy of Antwerp: inauguration of an allegorical statue of Antwerp crowning the bust of Teniers, 1864. View of...the inauguration of M

Peasants Making Merry (Kermis), 1574. Creators: Lucas van Valckenborch, Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Peasants Making Merry (Kermis), 1574

Kermis Fair singer, 1900-1999. Creator: Unknown
Kermis Fair singer, 1900-1999. A showman points to nine prints on a stage. A woman is playing the harp. On the right a boy with balloons

A Flemish Kermis with a Performance of the Farce ‘Een cluyte van Plaeyerwater, c.1570. Creator: Peeter Baltens
A Flemish Kermis with a Performance of the Farce Een cluyte van Plaeyerwater, c.1570

Landscape with Figures and a Village Fair (Village Kermesse), 1615. Creator: Adriaen van de Venne
Landscape with Figures and a Village Fair (Village Kermesse), 1615

Peasant Fair, c.1665. Creator: David Teniers II
Peasant Fair, c.1665. Other Title(s): St George's Day Kermis. Country folk talking, eating and drinking, dancing to the bagpipes, falling over drunk (bottom left)

The St Martin's Day Kermis, c.1540-c.1598. Creator: Peeter Baltens
The St Martin's Day Kermis, c.1540-c.1598. Religious festival: a rowdy mob crowds around a cask of wine. On the right, Saint Martin cuts his cloak in half to clothe a beggar

Country Kermis, 1639. Creator: Pieter de Bloot
Country Kermis, 1639

Country Kermis, 1680-1704. Creator: Cornelis Dusart
Country Kermis, 1680-1704. Feast day of St Martin: woman playing a hurdy-gurdy and boy playing the flute. Note child on hobby-horse

The Kermis of Saint George, c. 1559. Creator: Johannes van Doetecum I
The Kermis of Saint George, c. 1559

La kermesse, between 1660 and 1700. Creator: Mathys Schoevaerdts
La kermesse, between 1660 and 1700. Dutch festival involving feasting and dancing, detail

La kermesse, between 1660 and 1700. Creator: Mathys Schoevaerdts
La kermesse, between 1660 and 1700. Dutch festival involving feasting and dancing

A village kermesse with figures dancing around a maypole (oil on copper)
6352531 A village kermesse with figures dancing around a maypole (oil on copper) by Bredael, Joseph van (1688-1739); 27.3x36.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish

The Kermis of Saint George, ca. 1569; printed 1601. Creator: Johannes van Doetecum I
The Kermis of Saint George, ca. 1569; printed 1601

The Village Fair, 1549. 1549. Creator: Possibly by Peeter van der Borcht
The Village Fair, 1549

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Kirmess, a traditional German festival dating back to the Middle Ages, is a lively celebration filled with music, dancing, and delicious food. The air is filled with the scent of bratwurst sizzling on the grill and freshly baked pretzels. Colorful carnival rides spin and twirl against the backdrop of a clear blue sky as children laugh and scream with delight. The sound of live bands playing folk music echoes through the streets, enticing visitors to join in on the fun. Stalls selling handmade crafts and souvenirs line the cobblestone pathways, offering unique treasures for guests to take home. As night falls, twinkling lights illuminate the fairgrounds creating a magical atmosphere. Fireworks burst into dazzling displays overhead while families gather around bonfires roasting marshmallows. Kirmess is more than just a festival - it's a time-honored tradition that brings communities together in joyous celebration. It's a chance to embrace German culture and create lasting memories with loved ones. Join us at this year's kirmess for an unforgettable experience.