Spring balance

580,000 visitors flocked to the Urfahranermarkt

Except for Friday, the weather at the Urfahr Spring Market was perfect.(Bild: Markus Wenzel)

Nine days of folk festival atmosphere with free admission, a full program and around 270 market businesses once again guaranteed the finest folk festival flair. And until Thursday, the organizers could even dream of a new visitor record before a rainy day arrived. Nevertheless, the spring market balance sheet is impressive.

"With 580,000 visitors, this year's Urfahr Spring Market was simply a spring hit. With lots of beautiful weather and many happy and satisfied faces among visitors and market operators, the Urfahran market can look back on a successful year after nine varied and intensive days," said a delighted Doris Lang-Mayerhofer, VP City Councillor for Markets.

City Councillor Doris Lang-Mayerhofer (2nd from right), Business Unit Director Peter Ilchmann and the market managers Manuela Damm (right) and Theresa Gillhofer.(Bild: ARGE Urfahranermarkt)

More than 108,000 half pints of beer
Due to the fantastic weather, which had an invigorating effect on visitors to the numerous open-air stores, the guests were also very hungry and thirsty. More than 108,000 half pints of beer and 42,000 soft drinks were consumed. In addition, 4000 portions of grilled chicken and 72,000 portions of sausages were served in the marquee.