It just doesn’t wash itself.
Foundation
The laundress princess rules Beuel. And money the world.
The task of the Friends’ Association is to support the Beueler Weiberfastnacht both ideally and financially and thus make it possible in the first place. Because despite all the love and enthusiasm for the colourful goings-on, our festival of joy is always a financial matter – and we are happy to have such an active and committed support association. The sponsors’ association pursues exclusively charitable aims, and this charitable status is officially certified.
Ina Harder has been Chairwoman since 24 May 2012 and succeeds Evi Zwiebler, who has chaired the association since it was founded. Her aim and ambition is to work with everyone involved to further increase the attractiveness of Beuel’s Weiberfastnacht, which is already known far beyond the city’s borders, and to cultivate this wonderful tradition with all its facets. If you would also like to play your part in supporting the event, please feel free to do so at any time:
Bank account information for the Friends Association:
Volksbank Köln Bonn eG
Account: 3010835010, Bank code: 380 601 86
IBAN: DE16 3806 0186 3010 8350 10
BIC: GENODED1BRS
Sparkasse KölnBonn
Account: 329189300, Bank Code: 370 501 98
IBAN: DE38 3705 0198 0032 9193 00
BIC: COLSDE33XXX
District Administration Office Beuel
When it comes to the train, the ball is in the court of the Beuel district administration office.
When you say “train”, you also say “Federal City of Bonn, Beuel District Administration Office” in the same breath. Barbara Raupach and her team take great pleasure in promoting our customs. They pull the strings when it comes to the annual carnival parade in our city. That’s right, the Zoch is not – as you might think – organized by the carnival association or festival committee, but by the highest authorities. This is by no means usual, as an authority has better things to do than pave the way for candy-throwing carnival revellers. However, the commitment of the Beuel district administration office shows how highly regarded Weiberfastnacht is in all parts of the city and beyond its borders.
District mayor Marco Rudolph, like many district mayors before him, is trying to defend his town hall with all his might.
Whether it will be possible to keep the women away from the town hall remains questionable….
Beuel District Administrative Office
Beuel City Hall
Friedrich-Breuer-Str. 65
53225 Bonn
Tel: 0228-774918
Convention
Anyone who wants to support us in an unconventional way becomes a member of the convention.
You don’t have to be a major sponsor, multimillionaire or lucky heir to support the Beueler Weiberfastnacht. In 2016, the board of our sponsors’ association added the ‘Convention of Sponsors’ to its statutes. Since then, anyone who wants to support our world-class event financially or in kind can become a Convention member. In return, members are allowed to wear a special cap with a corresponding badge as a sign of their good deed. Since then, the convention community has been growing steadily, and the cap and medal have been gaining in popularity. Ingo Bley was elected President of the Covenant in 2023.
The former President and founding member of the Convention, Walter Raderschall, passed away on 27 December 2022 at the age of 67. He made a significant contribution to the steady growth of the association.
We are going to be BIG – 1 Euro per week and the Beueler Weiberfastnacht lives on!
Under this motto, the Beueler Weiberfastnacht Support Association has decided to offer a membership for 52 euros per year in addition to membership in the Convention and Friends’ Circle. Every “Jeck” should have the opportunity to support the carnival tradition—and especially the Beueler Weiberfastnacht—and to participate in it in a non-active capacity.
As a visible symbol of membership, members receive a high-quality pin from Bley. Click here for the membership application!
Working Group
It’s all happening here – no wonder with 500 ladies.
The Beueler Weiberfastnacht Working Group is the creative force behind the annual festivities. More than 550 women are organized here into 19 women’s committees and plan the entire Beuel Carnival on a volunteer basis, without any financial interest. Under the leadership of Obermöhn Ina Harder, the group consists primarily of volunteers, in addition to the director and staff of the Beuel District Administrative Office and other administrative agencies.
the presidents of the Beuel women’s committees and representatives of aid organizations. This group is rounded out by the commander of the Beuel City Guards, representatives of the Old Beuel Women’s Committee, and the Women’s Committee that selects the Wäscher Princess for the respective carnival season. The district mayor is a permanent guest on this committee.
The committee is responsible for organizing the presentation of the Wäscher and LiKüRa Princesses, conducting the Women’s Carnival Parade, and, as the highlight of the session, the traditional storming of City Hall followed by the Carnival party there. Nothing motivates these dedicated volunteers more than their pride in their own history, centered on the globally unique Wäscher Princess, who has become a beloved figure throughout the entire region.
Women’s Committees
Polygamy has a long tradition with us.
Beuel is the cradle of Weiberfastnacht and the attraction of our original Beuel Weiberfastnacht is greater than ever, even after almost 200 years. So it is not surprising that we now have 19 women’s committees, all of which have made it their task to preserve, cultivate and revive the beautiful tradition and customs of Weiberfastnacht. If you would like to learn more about the individual women’s committees, you have the opportunity to do so by visiting the individual websites.
Women's Committees
Altes Beueler Damenkomitee von 1824 e.V.
President: Patty Burgunder
Email: obermoehn@gmx.de
Website: ABDK
Women’s Committee “Beuele Määdche”
President: Ute Kinnemann
Tel: 0157 76 670 976
Email: damenkomitee@beueler-stadtsoldaten.de
Website: Beueler Stadtsoldaten e.V.
1st Women’s Committee Beuel Ost
President: Vera Nöthen
Tel: 0151 61 511 953
Email: noethen-vera@t-online.de
Ladies’ committee “De jecke Wiever vom hellije Tünn”, Niederholtorf
President: Petra Bourry
Phone: 0178 5 366 135
Ladies’ Committee “Fidele Reisetanten”, Pützchen
President: Silvia Kluth
Tel: 0175 1 641 620
Email: silvia.kluth@live.de e
Website: fidele-reisetanten.de
Women’s Committee “Frohsinn”, Geislar
President: Isabel Henseler
Email: damenkomitee.geislar@gmail.com
Website: Geislar Women’s Committee
Ladies Committee Fun Beuel e.V.
President: Bine Üblacker
Tel: 0177 3016 275
Email: bine@fun-beuel.de
Website: www.fun-beuel.de
Women’s Committee Grün-Weiß Ramersdorf 1905
President: Susanne Fricke
Email: dkgruenweiss@gmail.com
Women’s committee in the TSV Bonn rrh.
President: Maria Balensiefen
Tel: 0228 / 46 57 74
Email: mariabal61@gmx.de
Women’s Committee of the Catholic Women’s Community of St. Josef
President: Brigitte Mohn
Email: info@dk-st-josef.de
Website: Dk St. Josef
Women’s Committee Klatschbloome, Vilich-Müldorf
President: Hedi von Kortzfleisch
Tel: 0228 / 48 49 00
Email: Hedi.vonKortzfleisch@gmx.de
Ladies’ committee “Mega-Perls
President: Marita Peters
Tel: 0228 465217
Email: ebspeters@gmx.de
Women’s Committee “Foolish Sailors”
President: Zeyna Saba
Tel: 0170 / 191 32 32
Email: Zeyna.Saba@web.de
Ladies’ Committee “Nixen vom Märchensee 1946 e.V.”, Oberkassel
President: Melanie Menzel
Tel: 0228 85082645
Email: Melanie.menzel82@web.de
St. Paul’s Women’s Committee
President: Christiane Statz
Tel: 0228 37710363
Email: Christiane.Statz@googlemail.com
Ladies’ committee Schötzefraue vom Hellije Pütz
Directors:
Brigitte Rösner
Regina Hundenborn
Phone: 0157 51 169 378
Email: brigitte_roesner@gmx.de
Women’s Committee “Water Lilies from the Maar”
President: Marie-Christine Fries
Tel: 02241 312577
Email: dkseerosen@web.de
Ladies’ committee Vilicher Veilchen
President: Anja Födisch
Tel: 0228 28683033
Email: dk.vilicherveilchen.ev@web.de
Wagon builders
They dare quite a lot: our wagon builders.
For many, the highlight of every session is the festive parade on the morning of Weiberfastnacht. When the parade gets underway at exactly 9:45 a.m., it’s not just the princess whose heart leaps with joy. Now the full artistry of the teams—who have been building and refining the impressive floats behind the scenes right up to the last second—is on full display as they take to the streets. With plenty of creativity and attention to detail, they transform Beuel into a parade of floats unlike any other.
To truly enjoy all the festivities to the fullest, a big thank you is also due to our medal and sign painters. Without their fantastic work, Beuel’s Weiberfastnacht wouldn’t have this unique charm.
Friends and Sponsors
Whether you are a small donor or a major sponsor – everyone is welcome!
To ensure that we can continue to make the Beuel Carnival as colorful and lively for you and with you as it has been in previous years, our support association relies on the active support of donors and sponsors. We offer major donors and especially generous supporters a unique stage and platform to showcase their social commitment. But we also warmly welcome small, private donors who contribute modest amounts, because every euro counts.
We guarantee you: Your donation and your sponsorship budget are in the best of hands with us. We ensure with the utmost integrity that everything is conducted properly, that 100% of your financial contributions reach their intended destination, and that they are put to good use. We thank you in advance for your commitment and your passion for promoting customs and traditions. Please keep it up, and please spread the word—we’re counting on you.
