Fest der 1000 Laternen

Festival of lights
Duck racing
Other families/children
Other music
Tent party
Other tradition, custom, folk festival

Monday at the "Festival of 1,000 Lanterns"

Family Day

Monday starting at 2:00 p.m.
Monday is all about families. At the fairgrounds, you can expect discounted prices, a relaxed atmosphere, and time to enjoy moments together with children, parents, grandparents, and friends. Whether it’s rides on the carousel, candy, or a leisurely stroll through the fairgrounds—Family Day is considered a real hidden gem by many visitors.


Bingo with NDR Bingo Bear Michael Thürnau

Doors open: 1:30 p.m. · Start: 2:30 p.m.
📍 Tent / Fairgrounds

The popular NDR Bingo Bear Michael Thürnau will ensure an entertaining afternoon full of bingo rounds, a great atmosphere, and shared moments over coffee, tea, and Berliners.

Services & Prices

  • Advance tickets: €17.00
  • Box office: €20.00
  • Includes:
    • Coffee & tea
    • Berliner doughnuts
    • 1 bingo card per round

An afternoon for bingo fans and anyone who loves good company and fun.
Tickets available at: 
https://www.ticketmaster.de/event/2003906553?language=de-de&track=DiscoveryAPI&subchannel_id=10084&camefrom=de_nordwest_shop_hp&brand=de_nwt

Rubber Duck Race

Monday starting at 2:00 p.m.
📍 Augustfehn Canal

For over 30 years, the Rubber Duck Race has been the traditional finale of the festival. Around 300 yellow ducks engage in a cheerful race on the canal—complete with amusing “navigation mishaps” that regularly elicit plenty of laughter.

The awards ceremony takes place right after the race along the course.

“1001 Nights” – Music Evening with Longlife Happiness

Monday at 7:30 p.m.
📍 Tent / Festival Grounds
🎟️ Free admission

The festival comes to an atmospheric close with “1001 Nights – A Thousand Lanterns and an Unforgettable Night.” The band Longlife Happiness will once again create a true festival tent atmosphere with pop hits, rock classics, party hits, and evergreens.

A musical closing night full of atmosphere, dancing, and memories

After-show party at Gleis 3

Monday starting at 11:00 PM
📍 Gleis 3

As the festival tent slowly closes, the party continues: The traditional after-show party brings night owls and music fans back together on the dance floor. It has been a staple of the festival weekend for years.

Good to know

Eligibility

  • Suitable for any Weather

  • Target Group Teenager

  • Target Group Adult

  • Target Group Family

  • Target Group the Elderly

  • for Children of all Ages

  • Suitable for Pushchair

Price info

Prices on site

Contact person

Yvonne Möllmann-Hüsing
Nelkenstraße 2
26689 Apen - Augustfehn

License (master data)

Apen-Touristik
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