Anniversary Fire Brigade Festival 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.
For several days, a dense festival program shapes the village:
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.
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.
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.
The festival grounds are freely accessible. Food and drinks are sold on-site at usual festival prices.
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.
The festival grounds are freely accessible; food and drinks are sold on-site.
The grand parade usually takes place on Sunday – secure a spot along the route early. Festival lasts for several days.
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