70 Years Music Association Emmelshausen — Anniversary Festival and King's Ball
Three-day anniversary festival of the Music Association Emmelshausen with King's Ball
About 70 Years MV Emmelshausen
The Music Association Emmelshausen e.V., founded in 1956, is one of the oldest and most active music associations in the Rhein-Hunsrück district. With its own youth orchestras, a main band, and regular performances at parades, concerts, and club celebrations, it has shaped the musical life of the Hunsrück town for decades. In 2026, the association celebrates its 70th anniversary — a milestone being honored with a three-day festival.
Anniversary celebrations for clubs in Rhineland-Palatinate traditionally follow a set pattern: Opening on Friday evening with a reception and welcome for guests of honor, a gala concert with friendly orchestras and soloists, a formal ceremony (Festkommers) with honors for long-standing members, and a King's Ball on Saturday evening as the social highlight — dancing, a large big band ensemble, festive atmosphere. Sunday traditionally features a parade and a morning pint (Frühschoppen).
The King's Ball holds special significance in the Hunsrück and wider Eifel region: Some associations crown a "Music King" or "Music Queen" during the ball, while elsewhere the name harks back to historical parades. In any case, it is an elegant dance party with a larger orchestra, representing the club's history and bringing together members, alumni, and friendly associations.
The festival is not just a club celebration but a true community event: The entire town of Emmelshausen is invited, and through the regional network of music associations, delegations from dozens of Hunsrück communities come together. Catering is provided by the association itself, with Hunsrück specialties dominating the culinary offerings.
70 Years MV Emmelshausen — edition 2026
The 2026 program follows the proven structure of a Rhineland-Palatinate music association anniversary. The Music Association Emmelshausen plans a grand social celebration bringing together the main band, youth ensembles, friendly associations, and the town community.
The exact 2026 program will be published by the organizer in spring/summer. The structure follows the established key points of similar anniversary festivals: Opening Friday with reception, Gala Concert/King's Ball Saturday, Parade and Morning Pint Sunday.
Programme 70 Years MV Emmelshausen 2026
Expected Program Outline
- Friday, Oct 23rd: Opening evening with reception of guests of honor, short opening concert
- Saturday, Oct 24th (daytime): Gala concert with friendly music associations, brass bands, solo performances
- Saturday, Oct 24th (evening): King's Ball — social highlight with dancing, large concert ensemble, catering
- Sunday, Oct 25th: Parade with friendly associations through Emmelshausen, followed by morning pint (Frühschoppen) with musical entertainment
Catering
Hunsrück specialties — Spießbraten (roast pork), Bratwurst (sausage), Reibekuchen (potato pancakes), regional beer, wine from Mosel and Nahe. Cake buffet on Sunday.
The exact 2026 program will be published by the association in spring/summer. The structure follows the established key points from previous years.
Highlights 70 Years MV Emmelshausen 2026
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Practical information — 70 Years MV Emmelshausen
Date: Friday, October 23rd to Sunday, October 25th, 2026.
Location: Event hall / Festival hall in Emmelshausen — exact location upon inquiry with the association.
Getting there: A 61 exit Emmelshausen, B 327 Hunsrückhöhenstraße. Emmelshausen train station (Hunsrückbahn).
Admission: Gala concert and King's Ball likely with admission fee/advance booking, morning pint (Frühschoppen) free. Details from the Music Association Emmelshausen.
Families: Sunday morning pint (Frühschoppen) is very family-friendly; King's Ball is more of an adult evening.
Dress code for King's Ball: Festive attire recommended.
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