Name: 140 Years Volunteer Fire Brigade Waldzell 2026
Start: 2026-06-05T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-08T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Festgelände Waldzell (Ortsteil Steinfeld)

140 Years FFW Waldzell

About 140 Years FFW Waldzell

The anniversary festival "140 Years Volunteer Fire Brigade Waldzell" celebrates the 140th anniversary of the FFW Waldzell, one of the fire brigades in the Waldzell district of the municipality of Steinfeld in the Lower Franconian district of Main-Spessart. For several days, the Spessart village transforms into a festive stage: a festival tent, beer tapping ceremony, ceremonial address, music, and a grand parade with friendly fire brigades characterize the tradition. The festival honors the voluntary commitment of the firefighters and brings the entire village community together – a convivial highlight of Franconian club and fire brigade culture in the Spessart.

Dates 05 Jun — 08 Jun 2026

Venue Steinfeld (09677)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

140 Years FFW Waldzell — edition 2026

The anniversary festival "140 Years Volunteer Fire Brigade Waldzell" will take place from Friday, June 5, to Monday, June 8, 2026, in Waldzell (Municipality Steinfeld). With a festival tent, beer tapping ceremony, ceremonial address, live music, and a grand parade of friendly fire brigades and clubs.

The anniversary festival "140 Years Volunteer Fire Brigade Waldzell" will be celebrated from Friday, June 5, to Monday, June 8, 2026, in Waldzell, a district of the municipality of Steinfeld in the Main-Spessart district. Throughout the festival days, the program will feature a festival tent and beer tapping ceremony, a solemn ceremonial address with honors, live music, Franconian catering, and a grand parade with friendly fire brigades and clubs. The festival honors the 140 years of voluntary commitment of the FFW Waldzell and brings together the village community as well as guests from the region.

Highlights 140 Years FFW Waldzell 2026

140th founding anniversary of the FFW Waldzell
Festival tent with beer tapping ceremony and brass music
Solemn ceremonial address with honors
Grand parade of friendly fire brigades
Convivial village festival in the Spessart

Programme 140 Years FFW Waldzell 2026

Friday, June 5, 2026

Festival opening with beer tapping ceremony, festival tent operation

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Ceremonial address with honors for deserving members
Live music in the festival tent

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Grand parade with friendly fire brigades and clubs
Festival tent operation with brass music

Monday, June 8, 2026

Festival conclusion

Prices 140 Years FFW Waldzell 2026

The festival grounds are freely accessible. Food and drinks are sold on-site at usual festival prices.

Practical information

Practical information — 140 Years FFW Waldzell

Getting There

Waldzell is a district of the municipality of Steinfeld in the Main-Spessart district in Lower Franconia (postal code 97854), accessible via regional roads from Marktheidenfeld / Lohr am Main. Parking is available on the outskirts of the village.

Admission

The festival grounds are freely accessible; food and drinks are sold on-site.

Tip

The grand parade usually takes place on Sunday – secure a spot along the route early. Festival lasts for several days.

Anniversary of a Fire Brigade in the Spessart

The festival "140 Years Volunteer Fire Brigade Waldzell" honors the 140th anniversary of the FFW Waldzell. Waldzell is a district of the municipality of Steinfeld in the Lower Franconian district of Main-Spessart in Bavaria, right in the middle of the wooded Spessart. Such anniversary festivals are socially significant highlights in Franconian villages.

Festival Tent, Ceremonial Address, and Parade

For several days, a dense festival program shapes the village:

Beer tapping ceremony and festival tent operation with brass music
Solemn ceremonial address with honors for deserving members
Grand parade with friendly fire brigades and clubs
Live music, Franconian catering, and social gathering

Voluntary Service and Village Community

In Franconian villages, the Volunteer Fire Brigade is far more than just a relief organization – it is a central pillar of social life. The 140th anniversary honors the decades of voluntary commitment of the firefighters and brings together the entire village community as well as friendly brigades from the region.

Fire Brigade Culture in the Main-Spessart District

Organizer: Volunteer Fire Brigade Waldzell
Location: Waldzell, district of the municipality Steinfeld, Main-Spessart district, Lower Franconia
Occasion: 140th founding anniversary
Region: Spessart

The anniversary festival is exemplary for the vibrant fire brigade and club culture in the Spessart and the convivial village life of the Main-Spessart district.