Outdoor Celebration Holds at Museum Park in Hagen During Fall Season
**Hagen Open-Air Museum to Host Autumn Festival**
Get ready for a delightful autumn weekend as the Hagen Open-Air Museum, run by the Westphalian-Lippe Regional Association, prepares to host its annual autumn festival on the first weekend of October. Although specific details about this year's event have yet to be confirmed, past festivals offer a glimpse into what visitors can expect.
The museum, renowned for its focus on historical Westphalian crafts and trades, typically hosts live demonstrations of traditional crafts such as blacksmithing, basket weaving, papermaking, and more. These interactive demonstrations often allow visitors to try their hand at certain skills, making for an engaging and educational experience.
Music and live performances are another staple of the museum's events. Previous guestbook entries have praised musicians' performances, indicating that live music and musical accompaniment are part of the museum’s event culture.
Families are not forgotten at the museum's festivals. Hands-on activities for children, storytelling, and guided tours are common, while themed workshops or exhibitions related to autumn—such as harvest traditions or historical food preparation—might also be featured.
In addition to these regular offerings, the museum occasionally organizes temporary exhibitions or special themed weekends. While the "Potgeiter, Bilderbakker & Co." event mentioned in the guestbook was in July, the museum’s event calendar often includes similar immersive experiences appropriate for the season.
Of course, no festival would be complete without food and drink. Local food and beverages, often historically inspired or seasonal, are typically available during museum festivals. This may include regional specialties, harvest-themed dishes, or drinks like mulled wine in the autumn months.
For definitive details, always check the latest information on the official museum website ([www.lwl-freilichtmuseum-hagen.de](http://www.lwl-freilichtmuseum-hagen.de)). Admission prices for adults are 7.00 Euro, children up to 17 years pay 2.00 Euro, and reduced admission is 3.50 Euro.
This year's festival is expected to include traditional sheep herding demonstrations with Border Collies, food and drink stands, and the Museumsterrassen restaurant offering grilled dishes and autumn specialties such as pumpkin cream soup, onion cake, and young wine. A free shuttle bus will run from the museum parking lot to the Cartbahn Beule on Sunday afternoon, between 1 and 6 pm.
The arts and crafts market will feature indigo dyeing, soap art, glass, silver, textile jewelry, felting, wool products, ceramics, flower arrangements, woven baskets, and local poultry breeds. Visitors can participate in various workshops such as basket weaving, jewelry making, and blacksmithing.
The "Potato Master" will be crowned in various potato-related competitions for both adults and children. The farmers' market will offer local produce such as honey, liqueurs, sausage, cheese, jams, nuts, potatoes, vegetables, and fresh fruit. The brewery will have a brewmaster at work, and the Habbel company will present wines from Veneto for the first time at the autumn festival.
On Sunday, the band "Pilgerfathers" will provide musical entertainment from 2 to 4 pm in Hagen's most beautiful beer garden. For more information, contact 02331/7807-0 or visit [www.lwl-freilichtmuseum-hagen.de](http://www.lwl-freilichtmuseum-hagen.de). A family day ticket costs 15.00 Euro. Pony rides will be available for children on both days, and pumpkin carving and additional children's workshops will be offered on Sunday.
So, mark your calendars for an unforgettable autumn weekend at the Hagen Open-Air Museum!
At the upcoming autumn festival in Hagen Open-Air Museum, attendees can expect to enjoy various lifestyle activities such as artisan demonstrations showcasing local fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, and home-and-garden themed events. For example, visitors can participate in workshops like basket weaving, jewelry making, and blacksmithing, or indulge in regional specialties like pumpkin cream soup and young wine. Additionally, live music performances by the band "Pilgerfathers" will provide an entertaining addition to the festival's atmosphere.
