34th Rositzer Kirmes
Largest event in the Altenburger Land region with a parade and farmers' market — 34th edition in September 2026
About Rositzer Kirmes
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Tradition of the Altenburger Land
Rositz is a small municipality in the Altenburger Land district, in the far east of Thuringia, on the border with Saxony. The region — historically part of Saxon Osterland — carefully preserves its customs: Altenburg peasant attire, harvest crown, dialect ('Altenburgisch'), traditional dances. The Rositzer Kirmes has been an important venue for this tradition since 1991 — established after reunification as a revival of the older Kirmes tradition from GDR times.
34 Years of Kirmes with a Parade
The 34th edition in 2026 runs from September 17th to 20th on the third weekend of September. The highlight is the grand parade on Saturday — club delegations, floats, peasant costumes, pipe bands, and fanfare bands march through Rositz. The harvest crown and the Altenburg peasant costumes are central symbols — they connect the Kirmes activities with rural tradition.
Festival Tent Program and Farmers' Market
There is a continuous program in the festival tent. Brass bands and pipe bands alternate, with choir concerts (regional choirs and men's singing societies) forming highlights on Saturday and Sunday. On the Kirmesfestwiese, there is the farmers' market with traditional crafts: blacksmith, woodturner, basket weaver, loom. Food is traditional — Altenburg peasant fare ( Sauerbraten, dumplings, sauerkraut), Bratwurst, Rostbrätel, cakes, homemade baked goods.
Family Offers
Carousels, shooting galleries, snack stands — the classic Kirmes infrastructure. There is a dedicated children's area with a carousel, bouncy castle, and small rides. Sunday is Family Day with a morning pint and a family concert.
Rositzer Kirmes — edition 2026
34th Kirmes in the Altenburger Land
From September 17th to 20th, 2026, the 34th Rositzer Kirmes will take place. The highlight is the grand parade on Saturday with club delegations, floats, peasant costumes, and pipe bands marching through Rositz. In addition, there is a farmers' market with traditional crafts, a festival tent with a stage program, and family activities for children.
Programme Rositzer Kirmes 2026
Program Highlights 2026 — 34th Rositzer Kirmes
- Thursday, September 17 — Festival Opening: Opening at the festival tent with the mayor; dance event with a cover band
- Friday, September 18: Festival tent concert, carousel operation, farmers' market setup
- Saturday, September 19 — Main Festival Day: Kirmes activities all day; in the afternoon, the parade with club delegations, floats, Altenburg peasant costumes, and harvest crown; in the evening, main concert in the festival tent; choir concert with regional choirs
- Sunday, September 20 — Family Day: Morning pint with a brass band; farmers' market with traditional crafts; afternoon family concert; festival closing on Sunday evening
- Festival tent with continuous stage program: brass bands, pipe bands, fanfare bands, cover bands
- Farmers' market: blacksmith, woodturner, basket weaver, loom, homemade baked goods
Highlights Rositzer Kirmes 2026
- 34th edition since 1991
- Parade on Saturday with Altenburg costumes
- Harvest crown and traditional customs
- Farmers' market with traditional crafts
- Choir concert with regional choirs
- One of the largest events in the Altenburger Land
Prices Rositzer Kirmes 2026
Festival grounds freely accessible. Festival tent concerts may have a small contribution to cover costs (typically €3–€8). Rides and food available on site.
Practical information — Rositzer Kirmes
Date 2026
Thursday to Sunday, September 17th to 20th, 2026 (third weekend of September).
Location
Kirmesfestwiese and Goetheplatz, 04617 Rositz (Altenburger Land district).
Getting There
By car: A4 Erfurt–Dresden, exit Schmölln or Meerane, then to Rositz. By train: Meuselwitz station on the Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn, then bus.
Admission
Free entry to the festival grounds. Festival tent and concerts may have a small contribution to cover costs. Rides and food available on site.
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Where it takes place Rositzer Kirmes
Kirmesfestwiese und Goetheplatz Rositz
Kirmesfestwiese und Goetheplatz, 04617 Rositz