Name: 150 Years FF Gutenstetten 2026
Start: 2026-05-14T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-17T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Festgelände Gutenstetten

150 Years FF Gutenstetten

About 150 Years FF Gutenstetten

The Gutenstetten Volunteer Fire Brigade is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2026 with a grand festival weekend. From the festival opening, a family day with a ceremonial commissioning, to the grand parade and the festival finale, the community in the Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim district is honoring a century and a half of voluntary commitment to fire and disaster protection. Exclusively for the anniversary, former mayor Helmut Reiß has compiled an extensive festival chronicle of the brigade.

Dates 14 May — 17 May 2026

Venue Gutenstetten (09575)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

150 Years FF Gutenstetten — edition 2026

The anniversary festival '150 Years FF Gutenstetten' takes place from May 14th to 17th, 2026. May 14th features a family day and the ceremonial commissioning, while May 17th includes the grand parade with the festival finale.

From May 14th to 17th, 2026, the Gutenstetten Volunteer Fire Brigade will celebrate its 150th anniversary. On Thursday, May 14th, a family day and the ceremonial commissioning will take place. On Sunday, May 17th, the friendly brigades and clubs will parade through the town, followed by the festival finale. For the anniversary, a festival chronicle of approximately 150 pages by former mayor Helmut Reiß was published.

Highlights 150 Years FF Gutenstetten 2026

150th anniversary of the Gutenstetten Volunteer Fire Brigade, family day with ceremonial commissioning, grand parade of friendly brigades and clubs, specially created festival chronicle.

Programme 150 Years FF Gutenstetten 2026

Thursday, May 14th

Family day and ceremonial commissioning.

Until Saturday, May 16th

Festival operations with music and catering.

Sunday, May 17th

Grand parade of friendly brigades and clubs, followed by the festival finale.

Prices 150 Years FF Gutenstetten 2026

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

Practical information

Practical information — 150 Years FF Gutenstetten

Getting There

Gutenstetten festival grounds, 91468 Gutenstetten (Neustadt a.d.Aisch-Bad Windsheim district). By car via the A3 (Schlüsselfeld exit) or the B470 towards Neustadt a.d.Aisch.

Admission

Entry to the festival weekend is free; consumption is charged.

Tip

The grand parade on May 17th is the highlight of the anniversary weekend.

150 Years of Volunteer Fire Brigade

In 2026, the Gutenstetten Volunteer Fire Brigade looks back on 150 years of club history. Gutenstetten is located in the Middle Franconian district of Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim. The anniversary honors the long-standing voluntary commitment of the brigade and is also a major celebration for the entire village community.

Festival Weekend for the Region

Over several days, the festival grounds will transform into a meeting point for friendly fire brigades, local clubs, and guests from the region. The program includes a festival opening, a family day with a ceremonial commissioning, and a grand parade followed by a festival finale.

Anniversary Program

Festival opening to kick off the festival weekend
Family day with ceremonial commissioning on May 14th
Grand parade of friendly brigades and clubs on May 17th
Festival finale with music and catering

Chronicle and Tradition

For the anniversary, former mayor Helmut Reiß compiled a festival chronicle of the brigade, approximately 150 pages long. Fire brigade anniversaries are an important part of village customs in Middle Franconia – they combine recognition for voluntary service with vibrant festival culture and strengthen the cohesion of the village community.