Countdown to Ipfmess 2025: anticipation for beer and holidays!

Countdown to Ipfmess 2025: anticipation for beer and holidays!

Bopfingen, Deutschland - On July 4, 2025, the traditional Ipfmesse begins in Bopfingen, which attracts numerous visitors. The anticipation for the event is heated up by an unofficial opening with a countdown party on July 3 at 7 p.m. in the Senz marquee. Volxxbeat and Voxxclub provide the musical accompaniment, whereby the admission is made from 6 p.m. and tickets are available at a price of 20 euros. Mayor Dr. Gunter Bühler will officially open the fair with a beer tapping on July 4th at 7 p.m.

The IPF fair, which is known as the "fifth season" in the region, originated in 1812 when King Friedrich I of Württemberg granted the city to a fair. The IPF, with a height of 668 meters, plays a central role in the history of the festival, the origins of which go back to the 15th century. Over the years, the fair has developed from an agricultural festival to an event with a variety of facets that invites you to shop, celebrate and encounter. bopfingen.de emphasizes that the IPfmesse today comprises more than 30 showers, more than 200 market feeders and numerous beer gardens and cafés.

highlights of the Ipfmesse 2025

This year the princely brewery Wallerstein is brewing especially for the IPFMesse 400 hectoliters Ipfmessbier, which corresponds to around 40,000 dimensions. The price per measure is EUR 11.20 and has a original wort of 13.7 percent. On July 4 at 5 p.m., the Bopfingen trade and trade association opens its exhibitor tent with an area of ​​around 2500 square meters, and the market roads are already covered with offers except for the last place.

One of the main attractions of the fairground is the “Predator” ride, which ensures throws at a height of 16 meters and speeds of up to 60 km/h. Other rides are "Hotel Edelweiss" and a new ship swing by Karl Traber. Another exciting highlight is the fireworks on July 4th at 11 p.m., organized by Johannes Rimer (Jorima GmbH), which spectacularly rounds off the evening.

program and events

The versatile music program in the Senz marquee includes the city chapel, "the gang", "Allgäuwild" and the Carolina Band as the star guest. On Sunday, July 7th, an ecumenical service will take place at 10 a.m. in which the Evangelical and Catholic Church are involved. In addition, the farmers' rally with Vice President Karsten Schmal is held as a speaker in the marquee on the same day at 10 a.m. On July 6th at 2 p.m. there is also a move that begins at the town hall.

Security during the fair is guaranteed by the use of the police, security and the Red Cross. A rescue station will be set up at the IPF at school in order to be able to react quickly if necessary. Parking space is available for the journey at the measurement parking lot, and a shuttle bus from the Egerhalle to the fair enables a comfortable journey. In addition, the local transport companies have set up a special timetable for the trade fair time.

The IPFMesse 2025 promises an unforgettable experience with a variety of attractions and a colorful program. This annually recurring folk festival with a tradition of more than 200 years will undoubtedly be a highlight in the region's event calendar. Historically, the fair goes back to 1811 when it was launched for the first time. wikipedia gives a comprehensive overview of the development and history of the Ipfmesse.