Name: 150 Years of the Lohen Volunteer Fire Brigade 2026
Start: 2026-05-16T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-16T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Ortsteil Lohen, Markt Abenberg

150 Years FF Lohen

About 150 Years FF Lohen

The Lohen Volunteer Fire Brigade, a district of the market town of Abenberg in the Roth district, is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2026. The anniversary festival, including a ceremonial act and traditional fire brigade customs, has been announced via the Roth District Fire Brigade Association and joins the long tradition of Franconian fire brigade festivals.

Dates 16 May — 16 May 2026

Venue Abenberg (09576)

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Edition 2026

150 Years FF Lohen — edition 2026

The Lohen Volunteer Fire Brigade, a district of the market town of Abenberg, is celebrating its 150th founding anniversary on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The date is listed in the overview of fire brigade festivals in the district by the Roth District Fire Brigade Association.

The 150th anniversary of the Lohen Volunteer Fire Brigade will be celebrated on May 16, 2026, with an anniversary festival in the district of Lohen. As is customary for Franconian fire brigade anniversaries, a celebratory church service, a parade of friendly brigades, and a celebratory evening are expected.

Specific program details will be published by the Lohen Fire Brigade and the Market Town of Abenberg in the weeks leading up to the event. The festival is embedded within the close-knit community of clubs and associations in the Market Town of Abenberg in the Roth district.

Highlights 150 Years FF Lohen 2026

150th founding anniversary of the Lohen Volunteer Fire Brigade with a celebratory church service, parade, and festive evening in the district of Lohen.

Programme 150 Years FF Lohen 2026

Saturday, May 16, 2026 — Lohen District, Market Town of Abenberg

Celebratory church service to kick off the anniversary day
Ceremonial act with greetings from local dignitaries and the Roth District Fire Brigade Association
Parade through the district of Lohen with friendly fire brigades, brass bands, and clubs
Festive evening with catering and dancing

The exact detailed program — times, parade assembly, brass bands — will be published by the Lohen Volunteer Fire Brigade and the Market Town of Abenberg shortly before the festival date.

Prices 150 Years FF Lohen 2026

Parade and public parts of the event are freely accessible. Catering in the festival tent is subject to payment.

Practical information

Practical information — 150 Years FF Lohen

Getting There

Abenberg is located in the Roth district between Schwabach and Spalt, easily accessible via the state road 2220 and the B 466 in the wider area. The nearest train station is in Roth (Nuremberg – Treuchtlingen line).

Program and Admission

The detailed program – celebratory church service, parade, celebratory evening – will be published by the Lohen Volunteer Fire Brigade and the Market Town of Abenberg. The parade and the public parts of the event are usually freely accessible.

Contact

Inquiries via the Roth District Fire Brigade Association: [email protected].

A Fire Brigade with 150 Years of History

Founded in 1876, the Lohen Volunteer Fire Brigade is one of the oldest brigades in the market town of Abenberg in the Roth district (AGS 09576) in Middle Franconia. Lohen is a district incorporated into Abenberg, and its community life has traditionally been strongly shaped by the fire brigade – it serves as both an emergency response organization and the social heart of the village.

A Typical Franconian Fire Brigade Anniversary

Fire brigade anniversaries in Franconia follow a well-established pattern: a celebratory church service in the local church, a ceremonial act with speeches from local dignitaries and association representatives, and a parade through the village with friendly brigades, brass bands, and clubs. Often, a celebratory evening with dancing follows. The 2026 anniversary festival in Lohen will adhere to this structure.

The Market Town of Abenberg

The market town of Abenberg, located between Roth and Spalt, is known regionally for its distinctive castle overlooking the town and its Bobbin Lace Museum. Lohen is located a few kilometers outside the main town and, like other districts, belongs to the market area. For the district of Lohen, the fire brigade's 150th anniversary in 2026 is the event of the year.