Groß-Umstadt
At the Umstadt Farmers' Market, farmers, winegrowers and direct marketers from the Odenwald offer their products and provide insight into the work of modern agriculture and energy management. The town of Groß-Umstadt organizes this market as a big family festival. Music and entertainment provide amusement, and regional products are on the menu. On Sunday, the shops in town are also open. The Farmers' Market invites visitors to exhibitions, information events, shows and displays in the town center around the market square, in the colonnade hall and as far as Darmstadt Palace. The THW will introduce itself and gladly show what it is capable of doing; the Dieburg Forestry Office will also present itself and its wide range of tasks. For children and young people there is a carousel and, of course, farm animals too: cows, cattle, horses, donkeys, pigs and alpacas. In the parking lot of the town hall there is a trade exhibition with an auto market, and the company Seippel Agricultural Machinery is holding its autumn fair with the largest agricultural machinery exhibition in southern Hesse. Gabi's Children's Corner is celebrating its 40th anniversary with children's games and a coloring competition. Please note the travel information; there is a shuttle bus from the large parking lots in the industrial area.
The participation fee for the guided tour is 5 euros; children are free. No advance registration required. Further information by phone at 06078 781-261, by email at [tourismus@gross-umstadt.de](mailto:tourismus@gross-umstadt.de) or on the website [www.gross-umstadt.de](http://www.gross-umstadt.de).
On the third Sunday of Advent, the atmospheric Groß-Umstadt Advent Market takes place on the historic market square. In the colonnaded hall of the historic town hall, there is an attractive exhibition and sale by hobby artists, as well as the popular Advent Market café with delicious coffee and cake and numerous specialties. Christmas spirit everywhere: stalls with jewelry and gift ideas, toys, and much more await visitors from near and far. There is also plenty to eat and drink. Sweets, crêpes, sausages, fish specialties, fries, wine and mulled wine, and other delicacies are on offer. In addition to vendors from the surrounding area, many Groß-Umstadt market participants are represented both at the stalls on the market square and in the colonnaded hall. For children, a typical children's carousel will slowly make its rounds. Saint Nicholas will also be on hand at the Advent market with gifts for the children. Various choirs and music groups give concerts every day on the organizer A. Fendt's Christmas stage. The organizers do everything they can to ensure that visitors enjoy a wonderful weekend on the Christmas-decorated Wine Island. Organizer: Schaustellerbetrieb Angelika Fendt
The Winzerfest takes place in Groß-Umstadt every year on the third weekend in September. It begins on Friday afternoon at 4 p.m. The Winzerfest is officially opened on Friday evening at 9 p.m. by Mayor René Kirch and the reigning wine royalty. With wine stands, live music and parties around the market square, as well as stalls and fairground rides on the festival grounds between Kappesgärten, the town hall and Darmstädter Schloss, there is plenty on offer for young and old alike. Visitors can also look forward once again to traditional highlights such as the official reception for the twin towns on Friday evening, the ceremonial coronation evening on Saturday evening, and the grand parade on Sunday. For the youngest Winzerfest guests, the Children's Winzerfest offers games and fun in the garden of the Evangelical Town Church on Saturday afternoon. Drinks are served only in the current festival glass By purchasing the Winzerfest glass, guests make an important contribution to culture and support, in addition to the wine-growing businesses, local clubs and volunteer groups as well. *Tip* The weekend before the Umstadt Winzerfest, the Umstadt Farmers' Market takes place. Together, both festivals form the framework of the Umstadt Autumn Market. Everyone is warmly welcome who would like to get into the mood with Umstadt wine in advance and support the local winemakers, as well as regional direct marketers and hobby craftsmen. Organizer: City of Groß-Umstadt
