155 Years Volunteer Fire Brigade Heidenheim
Anniversary Festival of the FFW Markt Heidenheim 1871–2026
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FFW Heidenheim since 1871
The Volunteer Fire Brigade Markt Heidenheim was founded in 1871 – making it one of the oldest volunteer fire brigades in Middle Franconia. 155 years of club history is a remarkable tradition in a small community. In 2026, the anniversary will be celebrated with a four-day festival weekend.
Four Festival Days May 14–17, 2026
The program follows the classic fire brigade festival dramaturgy of the region:
- Thursday, May 14, 2026: Festival opening with beer tapping and evening celebration (Vigil of Ascension Day, Father's Day atmosphere)
- Friday, May 15, 2026: Festival operation with live music in the festival tent, evening of entertainment
- Saturday, May 16, 2026: Festival service, evening celebration with a grand program
- Sunday, May 17, 2026: Grand parade with friendly fire brigades and associations through Markt Heidenheim, morning pint, exhibition of fire brigade technology, family program
Ascension Day falls on May 14, 2026 – so the festival opening benefits from a long weekend.
Markt Heidenheim in the Hahnenkamm
Heidenheim is a market town with around 2,000 inhabitants in the Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen district, located at the foot of the Hahnenkamm in Middle Franconia. The market town is characterized by the landscape of the Altmühltal and the foothills of the Swabian Jura; the community lives from agriculture, tourism, and an active club structure. The FFW Heidenheim is one of the central clubs in market life.
District Fire Brigade Association Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen
The FFW Heidenheim is part of the District Fire Brigade Association Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen. As everywhere in Bavaria, firefighting in rural areas is mainly carried out by volunteer brigades – a system that would not function without voluntary commitment and strong club structures. The anniversary festivals of the individual brigades are therefore not only club festivals but also a commitment to this system.
155 Years FF Heidenheim — edition 2026
Four Festival Days Around Ascension Day
The 2026 anniversary falls on the Ascension Day weekend – a classic Bavarian Father's Day and festival weekend. This date choice is organizationally advantageous: long weekend, long travel time possible, classic festival weekend weather in May.
Parade on Sunday
The highlight is the parade on Sunday, May 17: friendly fire brigades from the Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen district and neighboring districts march with banners, historical uniforms, music bands, and fire engines through Heidenheim. Afterwards, morning pint, exhibition, and festival finale in the tent.
Programme 155 Years FF Heidenheim 2026
Thursday, May 14, 2026 – Opening (Ascension Day)
- Morning: Ascension Day Service
- Noon/Afternoon: Father's Day Morning Pint
- Evening: Festival Opening with Beer Tapping
- Evening Celebration with Live Music
Friday, May 15, 2026
- Festival operation in the tent
- Evening of entertainment with live band
Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Festival Service in the Heidenheim church
- Daytime festival operation and lunch in the tent
- Evening: Grand evening celebration with main band, dancing, and party music
- Honoring of deserving members
Sunday, May 17, 2026 – Festival Sunday
- Morning: Parade of friendly fire brigades and associations through Heidenheim
- Morning pint in the festival tent with brass music
- Exhibition of fire brigade technology (historical and current vehicles)
- Children's program with equipment demonstrations
- Lunch in the tent
- Afternoon: Festival finale with live music
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Getting There
Markt Heidenheim, 91719 Heidenheim (Middle Franconia). By car: A6 (Heidenheim exit) or B466. From Gunzenhausen train station by bus. Parking available at the festival grounds.
Admission
Festival grounds accessible free of charge during the day. Evening celebrations with live band may have a small admission fee. Details on the program on site.
Program
Exact schedules, band program, and daily routines will be published a few weeks before the festival date on the website of the District Fire Brigade Association Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen and the market town of Heidenheim.
Families
Sunday's parade and exhibition of fire brigade technology – a classic family event with demonstrations, equipment showcases, and a morning pint atmosphere.
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