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Whether leather, ceramics or fabrics: 40 exclusive craftsmen will be exhibiting their arts at the 42nd craft market in and around the castle courtyard in Burghaun. The market runs until 6 p.m. this evening.
Burghaun – Not all markets are the same – the market town of Burghaun has been proving this for more than four decades with its popular craft market. “Anyone who wants to exhibit with us must send us samples and pictures in advance,” explained Verena Klüber and Patricia Doll, employees of the Burghaun municipality and market managers.
40 exhibitors at the 42nd craft market in Burghaun
The aim is to create an individual offer and, above all, to exhibit real handicrafts. “There's nothing off the shelf here. We could easily have ten or twenty more stalls, but that's not handicraft,” said Doll. After all, the audience appreciates the handcrafted goods.
The community has worked hard to ensure that the area around the castle meets the needs of market exhibitors and visitors. “We have upgraded everything here – from the paving on the floor to new benches and the plants at the town hall,” said Mayor Dieter Hornung (CDU), who got a look at the exhibitors himself on Saturday and strolled through the market.
Whether wonderfully scented soaps, pretty garden decorations, handmade clothing, fine jewelry or even a complete set of ceramic dishes: the craft market leaves nothing to be desired.
While the hustle and bustle of the market takes place outside, Verena Klüber attracts visitors to the manor house with her first art exhibition. The 49-year-old is a passionate artist who consciously wants to radiate happiness, lightness and positive energy with her pictures.
Local artist attracts people to the mansion with a premiere exhibition
“Many of my works have a positive message. This one says 'You are valuable' or 'You are my happiness',” said the artist, pointing to a picture with lots of bright colors and a lettering. “But some are also critical. In one I dealt with the outbreak of war in Ukraine, in another I dealt with things that concern me in everyday life.” A symbol that runs through several images are smileys.
It all started with hand lettering, which Klüber dedicated itself to ten years ago. The artist, who comes from Kiebitzgrund and has lived in Burghaun with her family for many years, identifies very much with Burghaun, as some works of art show. “The former mayor Leo Palmowski bequeathed many pieces from his private collection to the community and I included that in some of the pictures,” explained Klüber.
After a piece of cake and a cup of coffee, today's Sunday shopping and a flea market beckons. The craft market and shops are open until 6 p.m
