140 Years FFW Döhlau-Görau
Anniversary Festival of the Döhlau and Görau Volunteer Fire Brigade in Upper Franconia
About 140 Years FFW Döhlau
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140 Years Village Fire Brigade
The Döhlau-Görau Volunteer Fire Brigade was founded in 1886 and is one of the oldest associations in the market town of Weidenberg. Döhlau and Görau are two small districts of Weidenberg on the eastern edge of the Franconian Switzerland, about 15 kilometers east of Bayreuth. The brigade serves both villages and is one of the central pillars of community life.
Two Days of Anniversary Festival
Saturday, May 30, 2026 — Festive Evening from 5 PM
Saturday evening will be the festive evening with music, a ceremonial speech, honors for deserving members, and festival beer in the marquee. Performance by one or more brass or dance bands from the region. The active members of the brigade and guests from neighboring brigades in the Bayreuth district will gather on the festival grounds.
Sunday, May 31, 2026 — Festival Day from 6 PM
Sunday will feature the actual festival day with a celebratory church service, a parade of participating brigades and associations through Döhlau, a reception for distinguished guests, and a festive conclusion in the marquee with brass music.
In Weidenberg's Festival Calendar
The market town of Weidenberg officially lists the Döhlau Fire Brigade Festival as "140 Years FFW Döhlau-Görau" on May 30/31, 2026. The festival is embedded in Weidenberg's busy festival calendar, between the Walburgismarkt in May, Kellernacht and Bürgerfest in July, Kirchweih Michaeli in September, and Andreasmarkt in Advent — as well as the numerous local Kirchweih festivals, including one in Döhlau in late summer.
The "Frohsinn" Festival Grounds
The catering and festival venue is the grounds of the "Frohsinn Döhlau" citizens' association, which is traditionally also used for the Döhlau Kirchweih and other village festivals. A classic Upper Franconian association ground with a festival meadow, catering house, and a small stage.
140 Years FFW Döhlau — edition 2026
Confirmed Key Dates
The event calendar of the market town of Weidenberg lists the festival as "140 Years FFW Döhlau-Görau" with the following key dates: Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 5 PM, Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 6 PM. Festival grounds: Frohsinn area in Döhlau, a district of Weidenberg.
What is Known
The detailed program (festival band, speakers, order of honors, participating brigades) will be communicated by the brigade's festival committee in the weeks leading up to the event (Weidenberg newsletter, notices in Döhlau). As a rule, Saturday serves as the festive evening with catering and a festival band, and Sunday as the festival day with a celebratory church service, a parade of participating brigades, and a relaxed festive conclusion.
Programme 140 Years FFW Döhlau 2026
Saturday, May 30, 2026 — Festive Evening
- From 5:00 PM — Opening at the Frohsinn Döhlau festival grounds
- Evening — Beer tapping, ceremonial speech, honors, festival band
- Late evening — Festive conclusion with dancing
Sunday, May 31, 2026 — Festival Day
- Morning/Afternoon — Celebratory church service and reception of distinguished guests
- Afternoon — Parade of participating brigades through Döhlau
- From 6:00 PM — Festive conclusion in the marquee with brass music
Specific program details will be announced by the FFW Döhlau-Görau and the market town of Weidenberg before the event.
Highlights 140 Years FFW Döhlau 2026
- 140 years of association history
- Festive evening Saturday, festival day Sunday
- Parade of participating brigades on Sunday
- Festival band and Upper Franconian tavern cuisine
Prices 140 Years FFW Döhlau 2026
Free admission. Food and drinks at association prices, cash payment.
Practical information — 140 Years FFW Döhlau
Getting There
By car: A9 exit Bayreuth-Süd, B22 towards Weidenberg, then country road to Döhlau. By train: Via Bayreuth, then bus (VGN lines) to Weidenberg, from there carpool or a short drive to Döhlau.
On Site
Festival grounds of the "Frohsinn" citizens' association in Döhlau (district of the market town of Weidenberg, 95466). Start: Saturday 5 PM, Sunday 6 PM. Catering by the FFW. Free admission, cash payment at the stalls.
Contact
Administrative community Weidenberg, Rathausplatz 1, 95466 Weidenberg, Phone 09278 977-0, E-mail [email protected].
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Where it takes place 140 Years FFW Döhlau
Festgelände Frohsinn Döhlau