Fagenes Fest

Starts Sunday 17 August 2025.

In celebration of EuroSkills 2025 at Messecenter Herning, Frilandsmuseet Herning is opening a new exhibition highlighting craftsmanship and traditions.

The exhibition Celebration of the Trades draws inspiration from the festive events of the 1940s and 1950s, where local craftsmen gathered for friendly competitions. Where blacksmiths and brewery workers faced off in tug-of-war, and housemaids raced with brooms and buckets of water.

Frilandsmuseet has delved into its archives and unearthed tools from both present-day and bygone professions.

There will be various stations focusing on individual trades, and children and adults alike can try their hand at building a roof structure.

Or perhaps you’d like to have a go at “bricklaying” in half-brick stretcher bond at the little mason’s corner.

The exhibition opens on Sunday 17 August at 11:30 AM, and Frilandsmuseet will offer a glass of beer and a bite to eat.

This day also features the traditional Village Festival.

Afterwards, the exhibition can be visited every Thursday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM until 31 October.

We look forward to welcoming you at Frilandsmuseet Herning.