Bad Mergentheim Folk Festival
Bad Mergentheim Folk Festival is held on July 25. This event in the third decade of the month July is annual. Help us
The Bad Mergentheim Folk Festival is a popular event in Bad Mergentheim that has been taking place for over 85 years. For four days, it offers a welcome break from everyday life.
The attractive fairground offers fast-paced fun and various rides. Festival tent: The festively decorated tent has a rustic Wies'n atmosphere.
Are there any special traditions or customs during the festival?
Yes, the Bad Mergentheim folk festival has some special traditions and customs:
Beer tapping: as at many folk festivals, the barrel of beer is traditionally tapped by the mayor or another prominent person. This marks the official start of the festival.
Traditional costumes: Many visitors wear traditional costumes such as dirndls and lederhosen. It is an opportunity to celebrate Bavarian culture.
Music and dancing: There is live music in the festival tent and guests dance to traditional tunes. Swaying and singing along is part of the fun.
Parade: A colorful parade with decorated floats and groups in traditional costumes moves through the streets of the town.
Fireworks: The folk festival often ends with a spectacular fireworks display.
Similar holidays and events, festivals and interesting facts
Spielbudenfestival on July 25 (In recent years, the competition has started on the Friday of the third full week in July);
Wine Festival at Bucherbach Castle on July 25 (Püttlingen-Köllerbach);
Vegan Street Festival Hamburg on July 26 (It takes place on the last Saturday in July);
Street Mag Show Hannover on July 26 (starts on Saturday of the third full week in July);