Name: 40 Years of Retzstadt Youth Fire Brigade & Vehicle Dedication 2026
Start: 2026-06-20T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-21T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Feuerwehrhaus Retzstadt

40 Years JFW Retzstadt

About 40 Years JFW Retzstadt

In June 2026, the Retzstadt Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates the fortieth anniversary of its Youth Fire Brigade and uses this occasion for the ceremonial dedication of its new operational vehicle. For two days, a festival tent, a church service, and a parade will transform the main street in Retzstadt, Lower Franconia, into a meeting point for the fire brigade family from the Main-Spessart district. Nestled between the Maintal and Spessart regions, the festival commemorates four decades of voluntary commitment by young Florian's disciples while celebrating the commissioning of modern operational technology.

Dates 20 Jun — 21 Jun 2026

Venue Retzstadt (09677)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

40 Years JFW Retzstadt — edition 2026

With the anniversary weekend on June 20 and 21, 2026, the Retzstadt Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates forty years of its Youth Fire Brigade and simultaneously receives its new operational vehicle. The program includes a ceremonial act, vehicle dedication, church service, parade, and a varied festival tent program on Hauptstraße 29.

The Anniversary Festival 2026 combines two special occasions: the fortieth anniversary of the Retzstadt Youth Fire Brigade and the dedication of the brigade's new operational vehicle. At the festival grounds at the fire station, guests can expect a two-day program with catering by the clubs and brass band music.

Saturday begins with the welcome of guest brigades and a festival evening in the tent. Sunday marks the highlight with a church service, the ceremonial vehicle dedication, and a parade through Retzstadt, in which neighboring fire brigades from the Main-Spessart district and local clubs will participate.

Highlights 40 Years JFW Retzstadt 2026

Forty years of Retzstadt Youth Fire Brigade – ceremonial act and honors
Ceremonial dedication of the new FFW operational vehicle
Grand parade through Retzstadt on Sunday midday
Church service and welcome of guest brigades
Franconian catering in the festival tent with brass band music

Programme 40 Years JFW Retzstadt 2026

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Afternoon – Opening of the festival grounds and catering
Evening – Festival evening in the tent with live music

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Morning – Church service
Following – Ceremonial vehicle dedication
Midday – Parade through Retzstadt with guest brigades and clubs
Afternoon – Morning pint, catering, festival closing

Prices 40 Years JFW Retzstadt 2026

Admission to the festival grounds is free. Food and drinks are offered by the clubs at usual festival prices. Pre-registration for the public ceremonies is not required.

Practical information

Practical information — 40 Years JFW Retzstadt

Getting There

Retzstadt is conveniently located between Würzburg and Karlstadt am Main. By car via the A7 (exit Estenfeld or Würzburg-Estenfeld) and then via the federal roads towards Werntal. Parking spaces are designated in the town area around the fire station.

Public Transport

OVF bus lines connect Retzstadt with Würzburg and Karlstadt. Nearest train stations: Karlstadt (Main) and Thüngersheim on the Würzburg–Gemünden railway line.

Admission

Admission to the festival grounds is free. Food and drinks are offered at usual festival prices.

Accommodation

Guesthouses and holiday apartments in Retzstadt, Thüngersheim, and Karlstadt am Main. Early booking is recommended due to the festival.

Four Decades of Youth Work in the Maintal

The Retzstadt Youth Fire Brigade was founded in 1986 and has been one of the pillars of youth recruitment for the Volunteer Fire Brigade in Markt Retzstadt for forty years. During this time, several generations of young members have found their way into active service – a success that the brigade is honoring in June 2026 with a two-day anniversary festival. The celebration is linked to the dedication of a new operational vehicle, making the festival weekend a double day of honor.

A Festival for the Fire Brigade Family

The venue for the event is the fire station at Hauptstraße 29, which will be transformed into a festival area with a tent, stage, and catering facilities. Delegations from neighboring brigades in the Main-Spessart District Fire Brigade Association, youth fire brigades from the region, and numerous guests from local politics and the church are expected. The traditional church service, the ceremonial act of vehicle dedication, and a parade through the town are among the central program points.

Retzstadt and its Fire Brigade

Retzstadt lies in the Wern valley, nestled between the vineyards of Mainfranken and the foothills of the Spessart. The municipality, with around 1,500 inhabitants, belongs to the Main-Spessart district in the state of Bavaria. Since its founding in the 19th century, the Volunteer Fire Brigade has seen itself not only as an emergency response organization but also as an important supporter of club life. For four decades, the Youth Fire Brigade has made a significant contribution by introducing young people to technology, teamwork, and voluntary commitment.

Atmosphere, Music, and Franconian Hospitality

As is customary at fire brigade festivals in Lower Franconia, Franconian hospitality characterizes the weekend: brass band music, homemade sausages, Schäuferla (a Franconian roast pork dish), coffee, and cake accompany the program. Bands from the region will play on the festival evening, and on Sunday, the festival culminates in the ceremonial act with honors before the closing celebration. The event is not only a festival for the fire brigade but for the entire village community and all guests from the Werntal and Maintal regions.

A Date for Guests from the Region

The anniversary festival with vehicle dedication is aimed at fellow firefighters, families, and friends of the brigade, as well as visitors who want to experience Franconian festival culture and club life up close. Those traveling through the Maintal valley on a summer weekend will find an authentic piece of Franconian culture in Retzstadt and a warm welcome in the festival tent.