150 Years FFW Ried (Jettingen-Scheppach)
Founding celebration of the Ried Volunteer Fire Brigade in the district of Jettingen-Scheppach, Günzburg district
About 150 Years FFW Ried
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A Village Celebrates a Century and a Half of Fire Brigade Tradition
When a Bavarian volunteer fire brigade celebrates its 150th anniversary, it's rarely just an internal club matter — it's an occasion for the whole village to come together. The FFW Ried, founded in 1876, is one of the oldest clubs in the Ried district of the market town of Jettingen-Scheppach. The anniversary festival on Sunday, June 7, 2026, starts at 9:00 AM around the fire station on Hauptstraße 339 and is open as a day event for the entire population of the region.
Ried in the Swabian District of Günzburg
Ried is located in the Mindeltal valley in the Günzburg district, one of the twelve districts of the administrative region of Swabia in Bavaria. The market town of Jettingen-Scheppach, with its approximately 7,000 inhabitants, is located on the A8 autobahn between Augsburg and Ulm; the Ried district is one of several villages grouped around the historic core settlement. The fire brigade here — as in countless Bavarian villages — is the central pillar of club life, alongside the parish, sports club, and music band.
A Classic Bavarian Anniversary Festival
The structure of such a festival follows a long Swabian-Bavarian tradition: a celebratory church service in the morning, followed by a formal ceremony with guests of honor from the market town and district, performances by friendly neighboring brigades, and the local music band. After the official part, the festival catering takes over with Bavarian culinary delights, beer, coffee, and cake from the club families' kitchens. Throughout the day, the fire station, historical and modern emergency vehicles, and an exhibition on the history of the brigade can be visited.
1st Commander and Club
The FFW Ried is currently led by 1st Commander Henning Zobel. Like all Bavarian fire brigades, the brigade is part of the Günzburg District Fire Brigade Association and the Middle Swabia inspection. The brigade serves the district and adjacent roads, including sections of the A8, together with the neighboring brigades of the market town of Jettingen-Scheppach.
150 Years FFW Ried — edition 2026
Day's Schedule — Sunday, June 7, 2026
The anniversary festival starts at 9:00 AM at the Ried fire station, Hauptstr. 339. As is customary at Bavarian fire brigade anniversaries, the day typically begins with a procession and a celebratory church service, followed by the official ceremony in the morning with speeches by dignitaries and honors for deserving members.
Afternoon — Family Day
- Festival catering with Bavarian cuisine, coffee, and cake
- Performances by the local music band and friendly brigade bands
- Tours of historical and modern emergency vehicles
- Games and demonstrations for children around the fire station
The detailed program will be published by the FFW Ried a few weeks before the festival on the club's website ffw-ried.de and in the newsletter of the market town of Jettingen-Scheppach.
Programme 150 Years FFW Ried 2026
Daily Program — June 7, 2026, from 9:00 AM
Morning:
- 9:00 AM — Start of the festival day at the fire station, Hauptstr. 339
- Celebratory church service and procession (detailed time to follow in the official program)
- Formal ceremony with guests of honor from the market town of Jettingen-Scheppach and the Günzburg District Fire Brigade Association
Afternoon and Evening:
- Festival catering with Bavarian delicacies
- Assembly and parade of friendly neighboring brigades from the market town of Jettingen-Scheppach and the Günzburg district
- Musical entertainment by the local music band and guest bands from the region
- Family afternoon: demonstration exercises, equipment exhibition, hands-on activities for children
The complete program with all times will be published shortly before the festival on the club website ffw-ried.de and on the event page of the market town of Jettingen-Scheppach.
Highlights 150 Years FFW Ried 2026
- 150 years of club history since 1876
- Grand parade of friendly brigades
- Formal ceremony honoring long-standing members
- Bavarian festival catering and family day
Prices 150 Years FFW Ried 2026
Free admission. Revenue from festival catering, raffles, and festival badges supports the club activities of the FFW Ried.
Practical information — 150 Years FFW Ried
Getting There
Ried is a district of the market town Jettingen-Scheppach in the Günzburg district. Accessible by car via the A8 (Jettingen exit), about 35 minutes from Augsburg, about 30 minutes from Ulm. By train, travel to Jettingen or Burgau and take a bus or taxi from there.
Festival Location
Ried Fire Station and Club House, Hauptstr. 339, 89343 Jettingen-Scheppach.
Admission
Admission to Bavarian fire brigade anniversaries is traditionally free. Revenue is generated through catering, raffles, and festival badges, the proceeds of which benefit the club's activities.
Start Time
Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 9:00 AM.
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Where it takes place 150 Years FFW Ried
Feuerwehrgerätehaus und Vereinsheim Ried
Hauptstr. 339, 89343 Jettingen-Scheppach