Cranger Kirmes

51°32′40″N 7°9′48″E / 51.54444°N 7.16333°E / 51.54444; 7.16333 The Cranger Kirmes is a funfair in Germany, located near the Rhine–Herne Canal in Crange [de] in the city of Herne located in the Ruhr Region. It is the biggest funfair in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and the second biggest fair in Germany, only behind the Munich Oktoberfest. In 2008 there were 4.7 million visitors. At an area of only 110,000 square metres (1,200,000 sq ft) and 500 show businesses it is called the "most overcrowded fair of the world". The fair is held annually for a period of 10 days from the first Friday in August. Visitor attractions include Ferris wheels, carousels, roller coasters, ghost trains, carnival games, food stalls, raffles and beer halls and gardens. On opening and closing day a fireworks show is presented.The biggest funfair in the state, offering rides, games, and local food.