Name: 130th Founding Festival FFW Zangenstein 2026
Start: 2026-05-14T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-17T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Festzelt Zangenstein

130 Years FFW Zangenstein

About 130 Years FFW Zangenstein

The Zangenstein Volunteer Fire Brigade is celebrating its 130th anniversary in 2026 with a four-day festival program in the marquee on the outskirts of Zangenstein. The district of the municipality of Schwarzhofen in the Schwandorf district (Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, 09376) will become the center of the Upper Palatinate fire brigade landscape from May 14th to 17th, 2026. With partner fire brigades from Dürnersdorf, Schwarzhofen, and Altendorf, several bands (VA Blech, Pirker Blechmusi, Quertreiber, Seenland Musikanten, Narrisch), a parade, a church service, and catering, the festival is one of the major fire brigade anniversaries in the southeastern Upper Palatinate region.

Dates 14 May — 17 May 2026

Venue Schwarzhofen (09376)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

130 Years FFW Zangenstein — edition 2026

The 130th Founding Festival of FFW Zangenstein runs from Ascension Day, May 14th, to Sunday, May 17th, 2026, in the Zangenstein marquee. Four days of celebration with a Father's Day brunch, Ladies Night, opening ceremony with Pirker Blechmusi, party night with Quertreiber, and festival Sunday with a parade and brunch.

130th Founding Festival — Four Days of Celebration in Zangenstein

From May 14th to 17th, 2026, the Zangenstein Volunteer Fire Brigade will celebrate its 130th anniversary in the large marquee on the outskirts of town. Partner fire brigades from Dürnersdorf, Schwarzhofen, and Altendorf have been invited and will be ceremonially welcomed on Friday evening.

The program follows the classic Upper Palatinate fire brigade anniversary format with Father's Day, Ladies Night, opening ceremony, band performances, parade, and church service. Free admission to the festival grounds.

Highlights 130 Years FFW Zangenstein 2026

130th Founding Anniversary of FFW Zangenstein — since 1896
Father's Day Brunch with VA Blech to open the festival
Quertreiber Party Night on Saturday in the marquee
Grand Parade on festival Sunday through Zangenstein
Partner fire brigades from Dürnersdorf, Schwarzhofen, and Altendorf

Programme 130 Years FFW Zangenstein 2026

Program 130 Years FFW Zangenstein 2026

Thu, May 14, 2026 — Ascension Day / Father's Day:
- 9:30 AM Traditional Father's Day brunch with the brass band VA Blech
- 7:00 PM Ladies Night in the marquee
Fri, May 15, 2026 — Festival Opening:
- 6:00 PM Reception and welcome of partner units and sister brigades
- 6:45 PM Memorial service
- 7:30 PM Ceremonial tapping of the first beer keg
- 8:00 PM Festival opening with Pirker Blechmusi
Sat, May 16, 2026 — Party Night: 8:00 PM Party night with the band Quertreiber
Sun, May 17, 2026 — Festival Sunday:
- 9:30 AM Procession
- 10:00 AM Festival church service in the marquee
- 11:00 AM Brunch and midday brunch with the Seenland Musikanten
- 2:00 PM Grand parade through Zangenstein with flag ceremony
- 3:30 PM Festival finale with the band Narrisch

Current detailed information and registration for partner brigades via the FFW Zangenstein anniversary website.

Prices 130 Years FFW Zangenstein 2026

Free admission to the festival grounds. Catering in the marquee by FFW Zangenstein at usual Upper Palatinate Volksfest prices — liter of beer, bratwurst, schnitzel, chicken, non-alcoholic drinks. Proceeds go to the fire brigade's club fund.

Practical information

Practical information — 130 Years FFW Zangenstein

Getting There

Car: A93 exit Schwandorf-Süd or Schwarzenfeld, then to Schwarzhofen and on to Zangenstein. Parking available at the festival grounds.
Train: Schwandorf station, then bus or rental car.
From Regensburg: approx. 45 min by car.

Admission

Free admission to the festival grounds. Catering in the marquee by FFW Zangenstein at usual Volksfest prices.

Registration for Partner Brigades

Interested partner brigades and participants can register via the registration form on the FFW Zangenstein anniversary website.

FFW Zangenstein — 130 Years of Club History

Founded in 1896 — 130 years ago — the Zangenstein Volunteer Fire Brigade is one of the traditional brigades in the Schwandorf district in the Upper Palatinate. Zangenstein is a district of the municipality of Schwarzhofen, located in the southeastern Upper Palatinate hill country, not far from the Czech border. As everywhere in the Upper Palatinate, the fire brigade is not only a relief organization but also a central village club with a social function.

Four Days of Anniversary Festival in the Marquee

The anniversary festival lasts from Father's Day (Ascension Day) to Sunday — from May 14th to 17th, 2026. The marquee at the festival grounds on the outskirts of Zangenstein will be the center of the festival week. Various bands from the region will provide musical accompaniment: VA Blech on Father's Day, Pirker Blechmusi on Friday, Quertreiber on Saturday, Seenland Musikanten on Sunday morning, and Narrisch at the end of the festival.

Partner Fire Brigades and Ceremonial Act

The partner fire brigades play a special role — the FFW Zangenstein has asked the brigades from Dürnersdorf, Schwarzhofen, and Altendorf for their partnership. They will be ceremonially welcomed on Friday evening (May 15th) and led into the marquee, followed by a memorial service for deceased comrades, the ceremonial tapping of the first beer keg, and the official opening of the festival. On festival Sunday, the grand parade with partner brigades, friendly clubs, and traditional costume groups will march through Zangenstein.

Upper Palatinate Club Culture

In the Schwandorf district — located between Regensburg, Amberg, and the Czech border — club culture is as vibrant as almost anywhere else. Hundreds of clubs shape social life, and fire brigade anniversaries like the 130th of FFW Zangenstein are central meeting points. Anyone who wants to experience authentic Upper Palatinate club life will find an ideal occasion at the Zangenstein anniversary festival in 2026.