From 11.11. the fools reign in the small town on the Saale. "Dohlensteen Helau" is the motto until Ash Wednesday.

Even the little ones from the kindergarten don't miss out on the fun: everyone wants to be the winner in the water run! The water run for children and adults is an integral part of the Market Fountain Festival.

On the second Advent, the marketplace in Kahla is transformed into a cozy Christmas market.

The Weighfest in Kahla has been a purely male affair for over 150 years. Real pounders compete for the title of heavyweight of the year.