150 Years of Brass Music Dorfprozelten — Anniversary Festival
Anniversary weekend of the Music Association »Frankonia« on the Main riverbank
About 150 Years of Brass Music Dorfprozelten
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One and a Half Centuries of Brass Music in Dorfprozelten
When the 150-year history of Dorfprozelten's brass music is celebrated in the summer of 2026, the town looks back on an astonishing tradition: The first documented brass music activities originated here as early as 1876, from which the current Music Association »Frankonia« Dorfprozelten later emerged. With the current association founded in 1951, the musicians are celebrating two anniversaries at once – 150 years of brass music and 75 years of the music corps.
Dorfprozelten — Bavaria's Southernmost Tip on the Main
The municipality of Dorfprozelten is located in the Miltenberg district in the Mainviereck region, directly between the Spessart and Odenwald forests. The historic village center with the 'Dorfplatz' (village square) on Schulstraße forms the natural stage for the anniversary festival. Today, over 30 active musicians shape the association's life and represent a modern yet tradition-conscious brass band.
Program Points of a Classic Anniversary Festival
As with comparable anniversaries of Franconian and Lower Franconian music associations, guests can expect the following throughout the weekend:
- Festive church service with musical accompaniment
- Festival evenings with guest bands from the region
- Open-air concert by friendly associations
- Parade of associations and delegations through the town
- Sunday morning pint with traditional brass music
- Catering by the music association and local partners
Tradition, Association Culture, Main-Franconian Lifestyle
The anniversary festival is part of the rich festival culture of the Mainviereck – between Lohr, Miltenberg, and Wertheim, brass music is an anchor of identity that connects generations. For visitors from the Rhine-Main area, Dorfprozelten is also a worthwhile destination for a day trip to the Main, with walks along the towpath and insights into the town's shipping and barging history.
150 Years of Brass Music Dorfprozelten — edition 2026
The grand anniversary festival of the Music Association Frankonia Dorfprozelten will take place from Friday, July 3, to Sunday, July 5, 2026, on the Dorfplatz / Schulstraße in Dorfprozelten. It marks not only 150 years of brass music in the town but also 75 years of the currently active Music Association.
The festival combines the typical weekend structure of Lower Franconian anniversary festivals – festival evening, ceremony, parade, and morning pint – with a strong connection to its own history. More than 30 active musicians present the program, joined by friendly bands from the Miltenberg district and the neighboring Spessart-Odenwald area.
The dates are officially registered on the event page of the municipality of Dorfprozelten; the detailed program will be published by the Music Association in the weeks leading up to the festival.
Programme 150 Years of Brass Music Dorfprozelten 2026
Planned Weekend Schedule
- Friday, July 3, 2026 — Opening evening on the village square with beer tapping, official opening by the municipality, and guest band in the festival tent.
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 — Open-air concerts by friendly associations during the day, followed by a grand festival evening with popular music.
- Sunday, July 5, 2026 — Festive church service, morning pint, parade of associations and delegations through Dorfprozelten, concluding with a brass band in the afternoon.
The exact program with times and guest bands will be published by the Music Association Frankonia via the municipal website and the press.
Highlights 150 Years of Brass Music Dorfprozelten 2026
- Double Anniversary: 150 Years of Brass Music + 75 Years of Music Corps
- Parade and Ceremony on Sunday
- Guest Bands from the Mainviereck
- Festival atmosphere on the historic village square
Prices 150 Years of Brass Music Dorfprozelten 2026
Admission to open-air concerts and the morning pint is free. A moderate admission fee may be charged for the festival evening on Saturday. Prices and advance ticket sales will be announced via the municipal and association websites.
Practical information — 150 Years of Brass Music Dorfprozelten
Getting There
Dorfprozelten is located on the B 469 (Aschaffenburg–Wertheim). Train travelers can reach the town via the Maintalbahn (RB 80) with a stop in Faulbach or Stadtprozelten and a short connecting taxi/walk. Parking spaces around the village square will be signposted during the festival.
Admission
Admission to the festival tent and the festival grounds is generally free; a moderate admission fee may be charged on the festival evening. Binding information will be announced by the music association in advance.
Tip
Those who want to get to know the Mainviereck can combine the festival with a hike in the Spessart or a visit to the historic old town of Miltenberg (about 15 km downstream along the Main).
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Where it takes place 150 Years of Brass Music Dorfprozelten
Dorfplatz Dorfprozelten
Dorfplatz, Schulstraße, 97904 Dorfprozelten