150 Years of the Pressig Volunteer Fire Brigade — Anniversary Festival
Four-day anniversary festival of the Pressig Volunteer Fire Brigade to mark its 150th anniversary
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150 Years of the Pressig Fire Brigade — A Century Anniversary in the Frankenwald
The Pressig Volunteer Fire Brigade is one of the oldest brigades in the Kronach district: Founded in 1876, it looks back on 150 years of voluntary service in 2026. For this occasion, the brigade, together with the municipality of Pressig, is organizing a four-day anniversary festival from July 3 to 6, 2026.
Pressig in the Frankenwald — Municipality in the Kronach District
The municipality of Pressig is located in the Kronach district in Upper Franconia (Bavaria), nestled in the low mountain landscape of the Frankenwald. With around 3,800 inhabitants and several districts — including Posseck, which celebrated its brigade's 150th anniversary in 2025 — Pressig is one of the traditional Frankenwald communities. Fire brigades play a central role in the village-oriented club life.
Program of a Franconian Fire Brigade Anniversary Celebration
Although the complete detailed program for the 2026 festival week is not yet available at the time of publication for Pressig, every fire brigade anniversary in Upper Franconia follows a proven choreography:
- Friday — Festival opening with beer tapping, gala evening, dance night with live band
- Saturday — Morning pint (Frühschoppen), open house at the fire station, official ceremony (Festkommers)
- Sunday — Festival service, morning pint (Frühschoppen), grand parade of the friendly brigades from the region through the town
- Monday — Farewell evening with club music and dancing
The grand parade on Sunday is traditionally the highlight: Patron brigades from the entire Kronach district and neighboring districts march with their festival delegations, music bands, and historic fire engines through Pressig.
Fire Brigade Anniversary as a Village Event
In Upper Franconia, a fire brigade anniversary is more than just a club celebration — it is a village festival that involves the community, the parish, the clubs, and the neighboring communities. The mayor of Pressig, the district administrator of the Kronach district, and the district fire inspector are among the traditional guests.
150 Years FFW Pressig — edition 2026
The 2026 festival week celebrating the 150th anniversary of the FFW Pressig spans four days. The Mayor of Pressig will tap the festival beer to open the event, followed by a gala evening with dancing in the festival tent.
The highlight of the festival week traditionally falls on Sunday, July 5, 2026: a festival service, a morning pint (Frühschoppen), and in the afternoon, the grand parade of patron brigades and friendly brigades from the region through the village. Patron colleagues from the Kronach district and adjacent districts are expected with their festival delegations, music bands, and historic wagons.
On Monday, the traditional farewell day for Franconian club anniversaries, the festival concludes with dance music.
Programme 150 Years FFW Pressig 2026
Festival Weekend — Preliminary Structure
- Friday, 07/03/2026 — Festival opening, beer tapping, gala evening with live band
- Saturday, 07/04/2026 — Morning pint (Frühschoppen), open house at the fire station, official ceremony (Festkommers) with honors and speeches, dance evening in the evening
- Sunday, 07/05/2026 — Festival service, morning pint (Frühschoppen), grand parade of patron brigades through Pressig in the afternoon, festival tent in the evening
- Monday, 07/06/2026 — Farewell evening with club music
The complete detailed program with times and bands will be announced in advance on pressig.de and the Pressig Fire Brigade's Facebook page.
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Getting There
Pressig is located in the Frankenwald on the B 85 federal road (Kronach–Hof), about 15 km north of Kronach. By train via Lichtenfels and Kronach, then by bus or taxi. During the festival, additional parking spaces are usually designated in the town.
Admission
Admission to the festival grounds is generally free; individual events such as dance evenings may have advance ticket sales. Food and drinks are paid for in the festival tent.
Accommodation
Guesthouses in Pressig and the surrounding area; alternatively, hotels in Kronach (15 km) or Ludwigsstadt.
Organizer
Pressig Volunteer Fire Brigade, ffw-pressig.de, in cooperation with the municipality of Pressig. Current program and detailed dates available on the event page of the municipality of Pressig (pressig.de) and the fire brigade's Facebook page.
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Where it takes place 150 Years FFW Pressig
Markt Pressig (Festgelände)
Hauptstraße 16, 96332 Pressig