Burschenverein Segendorf – 145th Anniversary and Pentecost Fair
145th Anniversary of the Burschenverein 1881 Segendorf with Pentecost Fair, Celebration Ceremony and Maypole Raising
2026
About Burschenfest Segendorf 145
Burschenfest Segendorf 145 — edition 2026
For the anniversary, the club has developed an expanded program that brings together club members, residents, representatives of friendly clubs, and visitors from afar. The focus is on preserving traditions (Maypole, festive procession), sociability (marquee, village evenings), and family activities (children's afternoon).
Highlights Burschenfest Segendorf 145 2026
Programme Burschenfest Segendorf 145 2026
The exact 2026 program will be published by the Burschenverein 1881 Segendorf at segendorf.info/burschenfest-2026. Planned highlights:
- Friday, May 22nd, evening: Celebration ceremony (Festkommers) in the marquee with honors and speeches, followed by a village evening (Dorfabend)
- Saturday, May 23rd, afternoon: Coffee and cake, children's entertainment
- Saturday, May 23rd, 4 PM: Traditional Maypole raising (Maibaumaufstellen) on the Auwiese
- Saturday, May 23rd, evening: Live band in the marquee
- Pentecost Sunday, May 24th: Festive church service, morning pint (Frühschoppen), Kirmes activities
- Pentecost Monday, May 25th: Kirmes, possibly a festive procession in the district
- Pentecost Tuesday, May 26th: Kirmes winding down
Prices Burschenfest Segendorf 145 2026
The festival grounds and marquee are freely accessible. Food and drinks are paid for on-site. A small contribution may be required for specific program items (e.g., the celebration ceremony).
Practical information — Burschenfest Segendorf 145
Getting There
The Segendorf district is located north of Neuwied's town center. Take the city bus from Neuwied main station; by car, take the B256 north. Parking is available on surrounding streets; please be considerate of residents.
Admission
The festival meadow and marquee are freely accessible. A small contribution may be requested for specific program items (e.g., the celebration ceremony).
Maypole Raising
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, 4 PM on the Auwiese.
Families
Dedicated children's program on Saturday afternoon with cake and games.
145 Years of Burschenverein Segendorf
The Burschenverein 1881 Segendorf was founded – as the name suggests – in 1881, making it one of the oldest "Burschenvereine" (young men's associations) on the Middle Rhine. Such clubs emerged in the 19th century as associations of young, unmarried men from a village, dedicated to preserving traditions; they took responsibility for organizing fairs (Kirmes), raising Maypoles (Maibaumaufstellen), village evenings (Dorfabende), St. Martin's Day processions, and other traditional events. Today, the club in Segendorf continues to uphold these functions, increasingly including young women and older members.
Anniversary Meets Pentecost Fair
For its 145th anniversary in 2026, the club is combining the anniversary celebration with the traditional Segendorf Pentecost fair (Pfingstkirmes). A large marquee will be erected on the Auwiese, a picturesque meadow area on the outskirts of the village, which will host the central celebration ceremony (Festkommers), village evenings (Dorfabende), concerts, and children's programs. In parallel, smaller fairground attractions will contribute to the Kirmes atmosphere on the Auwiese.
Maypole Raising
A central tradition of the Burschenverein is the Maypole raising (Maibaumaufstellen), which in 2026 will take place on Saturday, May 23rd, at 4 PM on the festival meadow as part of the anniversary. The Maypole is traditionally sourced from a single piece of natural wood from the local forest, decorated, and erected using sheer manpower – an impressive traditional element that attracts many spectators.
Celebration Ceremony and Village Evening
On Friday evening, the official opening is marked by the celebration ceremony (Festkommers). Invited guests include honorary members, representatives of friendly clubs from Neuwied and the surrounding area, as well as the city of Neuwied. Speeches, honors, and musical contributions characterize the evening, which transitions into a relaxed village evening (Dorfabend).
Where it takes place Burschenfest Segendorf 145
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