Hessentag

Hessentag
Oberursel (Taunus), 2011
GenreFair and festival
Date(s)Ten days in June
FrequencyAnnual
Location(s)Varies
Inaugurated1961 (1961)
Organised byHesse

The Hessentag (German pronunciation: [ˈhɛsn̩taːk]; English: Hesse Day) is an annual event, both fair and festival, organized by the German state of Hesse to represent the different regions of Hesse. The events are shown for a week to the visitors, with an emphasis on cultural displays and exhibitions. It is the oldest and largest state festival (Landesfest) in Germany.

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