Name: 150 Years of the Riedenberg Fire Brigade 2026
Start: 2026-07-11T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-13T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Festgelände Bergseestraße, Riedenberg

150 Years FFW Riedenberg

About 150 Years FFW Riedenberg

The Riedenberg Volunteer Fire Brigade is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2026 with a major festival weekend in the Rhön village of Riedenberg. For three days, the festival grounds on Bergseestraße will be transformed into a meeting point for fire brigades, clubs, and guests from the entire region. The anniversary commemorates one and a half centuries of voluntary commitment to fire and disaster protection in the Bavarian Rhön and combines solemn remembrance with a convivial village festival.

Dates 11 Jul — 13 Jul 2026

Venue Riedenberg (09672)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

150 Years FFW Riedenberg — edition 2026

The festival '150 Years of the Riedenberg Fire Brigade' will take place from July 11 to 13, 2026, at the festival grounds at Bergseestraße 5 in Riedenberg. For three days, the volunteer fire brigade, friendly brigades, and local clubs will celebrate the 150th anniversary. The detailed program will be announced by the FFW Riedenberg.

From July 11 to 13, 2026, the Riedenberg Volunteer Fire Brigade will celebrate its 150th anniversary with a grand festival weekend at Bergseestraße 5. Over three days, guests can expect a program including an opening ceremony, a church service, a grand parade of friendly brigades and clubs, and festival activities with brass band music and catering. The FFW Riedenberg will announce the detailed program.

Highlights 150 Years FFW Riedenberg 2026

150th anniversary of the Riedenberg Volunteer Fire Brigade, grand parade of friendly brigades and clubs, church service, festival activities with brass band music and catering in the Bavarian Rhön.

Programme 150 Years FFW Riedenberg 2026

Saturday, July 11

Festival opening and evening celebration with music and catering.

Sunday, July 12

Church service, grand parade of friendly brigades and clubs, followed by festival activities.

Monday, July 13

Festival conclusion.

Prices 150 Years FFW Riedenberg 2026

Admission to the festival weekend is free. Food and drinks will be offered on-site at usual festival prices.

Practical information

Practical information — 150 Years FFW Riedenberg

Getting There

Festival grounds Bergseestraße 5, 97792 Riedenberg. By car via the A7 (exit Bad Brückenau) or the B286 towards Rhön. Riedenberg is located in the Bavarian Rhön Nature Park.

Admission

Admission to the festival weekend is free; consumption is subject to charge.

Tip

The grand parade of brigades and clubs is the highlight of the anniversary weekend.

150 Years of Volunteer Service in the Rhön

In 2026, the Riedenberg Volunteer Fire Brigade looks back on 150 years of club history. Riedenberg is located in the district of Bad Kissingen in the Bavarian Rhön. The anniversary commemorates the brigade's long-standing voluntary commitment to fire and disaster protection and is also a major celebration for the village community.

Festival Weekend for the Entire Region

Over three days, the festival grounds on Bergseestraße will be transformed into a meeting point for friendly fire brigades, local clubs, and guests from all over the Rhön. Such anniversary festivals traditionally follow a set schedule with a ceremonial address, a church service, a parade of brigades and clubs, and festival activities with music and catering.

Typical Schedule of a Fire Brigade Anniversary

Opening ceremony or ceremonial address to kick things off
Church service and remembrance of the deceased
Grand parade of friendly brigades and clubs
Festival activities with brass band music, catering, and entertainment

Tradition and Community

Fire brigade anniversaries, such as the 150th anniversary in Riedenberg, are an important part of village tradition in the Bavarian Rhön. They combine recognition for voluntary service with vibrant festival culture and strengthen the cohesion of the village community.