At almost 40 stalls, regional providers present themselves, consistently impressing with the originality and quality of their products as well as their craftsmanship, and they look forward to numerous visitors. Regional products at the Spring Market
There is a lively hustle and bustle at Arques Square in front of the historic Wadgassen Abbey Courtyard. The "Wadgasser Spring. Market of Possibilities" brings spring to the people again this year. Various stalls and producers, from oils to cheese, beekeeping products to ceramics, will showcase their regional goods on April 2nd in the historic setting. In this, the municipality of
Wadgassen is once again cooperating with the initiative ‘Eppes von Hei’. The initiative was already present last year and sees itself as a promoter of the diversity of regional products. “We are very happy to have found a great partner for our Spring Market in ‘Eppes von Hei’,” says Wadgassen’s mayor Sebastian Greiber. “They enrich our diverse offerings and bring wonderful regional products to our market.”
Fun for young and old
In addition to the products and exhibitors, the spring market will also feature a lovely entertainment program for both adults and children. The swing band “Gramophoniacs” will perform a musical swing program ranging from classics of the 1920s to well-known standards from the great swing era, as well as energetic songs from the blues and rockabilly periods. A carousel and artists in springtime costumes will also provide fun and entertainment. Even the Easter Bunny has announced its visit.
Exhibition „Window Views of Arques“
Also on April 2nd, at the same time as the spring market opposite the Abbey Courtyard at the historic abbey wall, the exhibition "Window Views of Arques" will be opened. As part of the Elysée Year, pictures from Wadgassen’s partner city Arques will be displayed on the so-called "Cultural Wall." The exhibition opening on April 2nd at 11 a.m. will be conducted by the mayor of the city of Arques, Bénoît Roussel. "We are very proud to welcome a delegation from our partner city Arques led by Mayor Roussel this weekend," enthuses Mayor Greiber. "In addition to the exhibition opening, they will also be present with a booth at our market, offering their regional products." The Cultural Wall is a historic abbey wall from the 18th century into which a total of 18 pictures are embedded. The open-air exhibition is freely accessible to everyone.
Open Sunday shopping at the outlet center and free admission to the museum Besides the attractions of the market and the open-air exhibition "Window Views of Arques," the German Newspaper Museum, located in the Abbey Courtyard, will also offer an open day. With free admission, market visitors are welcome to explore the museum and participate in various workshops. The Wadgassen Outlet Center opposite is also joining the springtime festivities and will keep its doors open for an "Open Sunday Shopping." Wadgasser Spring.
Market of Culinary Possibilities