950 Years Ahorn – Ahorn Midsummer Night
The municipality of Ahorn celebrates its 950th anniversary
About 950 Years Ahorn
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A Village Celebrates 950 Years
950 Years Ahorn is the grand jubilee of the municipality of Ahorn in the Coburg district of Upper Franconia. The occasion is the first documented mention of the village 950 years ago. The jubilee will be celebrated throughout the entire festival year 2026 with several events – the highlight being the Ahorn Midsummer Night.
Midsummer Night at the Alte Schäferei
The historic Alte Schäferei is the venue for the Midsummer Night. From the evening onwards, the band Barfly from Kulmbach will play jazz and swing classics, Latin rhythms, and contemporary arrangements. In a relaxed atmosphere, stands will offer variations of tarte flambée, vegan green spelt chili, bread varieties, waffles, and a wine bar with cheese cubes.
"Ahorn Leuchtet" (Ahorn Shines)
A special program item is the light installation: In collaboration with the municipality of Ahorn, Oberfranken Offensiv, and the Coburg University of Applied Sciences, the path from the town hall to the Alte Schäferei will be transformed into a luminous experience. The installation can be enjoyed over several days, complemented by guided tours in the evening.
Wheelie Bin Race and More
The jubilee also includes the curious Ahorn Wheelie Bin Race: on one Sunday, daring racers will roll down the street in converted bins – a humorous traditional fun that brings the whole community together. Admission to the jubilee events is free, and the grounds are accessible. The organizer is the municipality of Ahorn.
950 Years Ahorn — edition 2026
The "950 Years Ahorn" jubilee year 2026 includes several festive dates. The central jubilee weekend is around June 19-22. The highlight is the Ahorn Midsummer Night on Friday, June 20, starting at 8 PM around the Alte Schäferei: The band Barfly from Kulmbach will play jazz, swing, and Latin all evening, with tarte flambée, vegan green spelt chili, bread varieties, waffles, and a wine bar. From June 20 to 30, the light installation by Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Oberfranken Offensiv will transform the path from the town hall to the Alte Schäferei into a luminous experience. On Sunday, the Ahorn Wheelie Bin Race will take place. Other jubilee dates are spread throughout the year (including late August). Free admission, accessible.
Programme 950 Years Ahorn 2026
Friday, June 20, 2026 — Ahorn Midsummer Night (from 8:00 PM, Alte Schäferei)
- 8:00 PM — Start of the Midsummer Night at the Alte Schäferei
- Live music all evening: Band Barfly (Kulmbach) — Jazz, Swing, Latin, contemporary arrangements
- Culinary stands: Tarte flambée variations, vegan green spelt chili, bread varieties, waffles, wine bar with cheese cubes
- approx. 10:30 PM — Opening of the light installation "Ahorn Leuchtet" (Coburg University of Applied Sciences / Oberfranken Offensiv)
Light Installation "Ahorn Leuchtet"
- June 20–30, 2026 — luminous path from the town hall to the Alte Schäferei
- Guided tours in the evening (e.g., around June 25 and 28)
Other Jubilee Dates
- Jubilee weekend around June 19–22, 2026
- Ahorn Wheelie Bin Race on Sunday — converted bins roll down the street
- Other festive dates spread throughout the jubilee year (including late August)
The municipality of Ahorn will announce the full jubilee program on ahorn.de. No artists or dates will be invented beyond the program points mentioned.
Highlights 950 Years Ahorn 2026
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Getting There
Ahorn is located in the Coburg district in Upper Franconia, a few kilometers southwest of Coburg, accessible via the B303 and regional bus lines. The central venues are the Alte Schäferei (Schäferei 2) and the path from the town hall to it.
Admission
Admission to the jubilee events is free. The grounds are accessible. Food and drinks are available at the stands on site.
Tip
The light installation "Ahorn Leuchtet" can be seen over several evenings – a walk from the town hall to the Alte Schäferei is particularly worthwhile after dark.
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Alte Schäferei Ahorn
Schäferei 2, 96482 Ahorn