150th Anniversary Founding Festival of FFW Willhof
Anniversary festival of the volunteer fire brigade in the Altendorf district
About 150 Years FFW Willhof
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An Anniversary That Comes Only Every 25 Years
Founded in 1875, the Willhof Volunteer Fire Brigade is one of the oldest brigades in the Schwandorf district in the Upper Palatinate. Its founding festival is traditionally only celebrated on round anniversaries – in 2026, it marked its 150th anniversary, an event that captivated not only the Willhof district of Altendorf but also all neighboring brigades in the inspection area North – Land 4/3.
Flag Consecration as the Spiritual Center
The highlight of the three-day festival was the consecration of the newly restored club flag by Father Savari during the celebratory church service. The flag, a symbol of tradition and unity, is carried along at every operation, every funeral procession, and every anniversary festival – its restoration was a project financed by the entire village community.
Procession of the Schwandorf Fire Brigades
On Sunday, all 13 fire brigades from the inspection area North – Land 4/3 assembled at the entrance to the village for the grand church procession. The procession through Willhof, led by a 125-year-old fire engine from the club's collection, is one of the most emotional moments of Upper Palatinate fire brigade anniversaries.
Festival Marquee, Show Band, and Rahner Brewery
In the festival marquee, patron Mayor Markus Schiesl kicked things off with the tapping of the festival beer from the Rahner brewery. The show band SaKrisch had the entire marquee singing along on Saturday evening. The anniversary also had its solemn moment with a memorial service for 18 fire brigade comrades who had passed away since the last founding festival, held at the war memorial by St. Jakob Church.
150 Years FFW Willhof — edition 2026
Three Days of Anniversary in May 2026
The FFW Willhof marked its 150th anniversary with a three-day festival from Friday, May 8, to Sunday, May 10, 2026. The patron was the incumbent mayor of Altendorf, Markus Schiesl, who traditionally tapped the first keg of festival beer from the Rahner brewery.
Highlights of the Festival Weekend
Friday was dedicated to remembering the 18 comrades who had passed away since the 125th anniversary – Father Savari held the memorial service at the war memorial by St. Jakob Church. Saturday saw the consecration of the restored club flag, after which the show band SaKrisch had the festival marquee rocking. Sunday crowned the festival with a grand procession of all 13 fire brigades from the inspection area North – Land 4/3, led by a 125-year-old fire engine.
Programme 150 Years FFW Willhof 2026
Friday, May 8, 2026
- Reception of the patron and partner brigades
- Memorial service at the war memorial by St. Jakob Church for 18 comrades deceased since the 125th anniversary (Father Savari)
- Beer tapping by Mayor Markus Schiesl – Festival beer from the Rahner brewery
Saturday, May 9, 2026
- Gathering of all 13 fire brigades from the inspection area North – Land 4/3 at the village entrance
- Church procession to the festival church
- Celebratory church service with consecration of the restored club flag
- Evening – Show band SaKrisch in the festival marquee
Sunday, May 10, 2026
- Celebratory church service
- Grand procession through Willhof with all partner brigades, led by a 125-year-old fire engine
- Conclusion in the festival marquee
Highlights 150 Years FFW Willhof 2026
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Getting There
Willhof is a district of the municipality of Altendorf in the Schwandorf district, approx. 25 km northeast of Schwandorf. Reachable by car via the B85.
Admission
Free admission to the festival grounds. Food and drinks in the marquee at usual Volksfest prices.
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Where it takes place 150 Years FFW Willhof
Festplatz Willhof
Festgelände Willhof, 92540 Altendorf