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fair / public festival
A large public outdoor event that often lasts several days and is meant for entertainment. Typical features include rides, food stands, beer tents, and music.
Das Münchner Oktoberfest ist das größte Volksfest der Welt.
Munich's Oktoberfest is the largest public festival in the world.
The word is composed of 'das Volk' (the people) and 'das Fest' (festival/celebration). The 's' in the middle is a linking element that connects the two words. So it is literally a festival for the people.
Jedes Jahr findet in unserem Dorf ein kleines Volksfest statt.
Every year, a small fair takes place in our village.
In connection with a Volksfest, certain verbs and prepositions are used. You say 'geht auf' ein Volksfest (goes to a fair) and 'ist auf' dem Volksfest (is at the fair).
Gehen wir am Wochenende zusammen aufs Volksfest?
Shall we go to the fair together on the weekend?
Volksfeste often have a long tradition in German-speaking countries and are an important part of regional culture. Many festivals such as the 'Kirmes' (funfair), the 'Jahrmarkt' (annual fair), or the 'Schützenfest' (marksmen's festival) are types of Volksfeste.
Dieses Volksfest wird schon seit über 200 Jahren gefeiert.
This public festival has been celebrated for over 200 years.
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Volksfest is the broader term for a large public event with entertainment, music, or rides. Kirmes refers to a particular form, usually held annually, with carousels, stalls, and food stands. A Kirmes can therefore also be a Volksfest.
Das große Volksfest bietet mehrere Tage lang Musik, Essen und Fahrgeschäfte.
The large public festival offers music, food, and rides for several days.
Die jährliche Kirmes bietet wieder Karussells, Schießbuden und Essensstände.
The annual fair once again features carousels, shooting galleries, and food stalls.
