Record Attendance at FKF Convention 2025
Foto: Christian Költgen
(eap) Fans of funfairs and amusement parks came together again this year to join the eleventh “FKF Convention”, to exchange about their shared hobby and make new contacts. The event organized by Freundeskreis Kirmes und Freizeitparks e. V. (FKF) attracted over 300 participants to Germany’s Wunderland Kalkar. A supporting program of six specialist lectures, the FKF award ceremony and exhibits awaited the guests.
Foto: Claudia Schulz
After the opening by the first Chairman, Thorsten Eden, this year’s edition of the FKF Convention began with presentations by experts and enthusiasts from the amusement park and funfair industry. Speakers included Ralph Latotzki, founding member of FKF e.V., who impressed the audience with his presentation on “Walk Through Businesses”. Marten Foppen, Managing Director of Wunderland Kalkar, gave an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the transformation of his theme park and the integration of Wunderland into DeFabrique Holding. Another guest was Eric Christopher Straube, Managing Director of Panorma-Park Sauerland, who reported on the past, present and future of the park. Manuel Prossotowicz, Director Marketing & Sales at Movie Park Germany, explained how the “Hollywood Christmas” event came to life. Another highlight of the convention was the presentation by Albert and Amy Kroon from KMG Rides about their company history. Stefan Senger from the award team presented the FKF Award... read more about the winners of the FKF Award here in our web news.
Foto: Christian Költgen
“This year’s event was a complete success! A great mix of specialist presentations and an exhibition with lots of fun. In addition to the record number of visitors, I am of course proud of our organization team, which has been planning the event on a voluntary basis for over a year, and also of the many helping hands who always lend a hand when they are needed,” says the first chairman of FKF e. V., expressing his gratitude. Planning for the twelfth FKF Convention in 2026 is already in full swing – the date and location are yet to be announced. ■
