Name: Der Berg ruft — Vatertagsfest Sandberg 2026
Start: 2026-05-13T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-17T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Festzelt Sandberg (am Fuße des Kreuzbergs, Rhön)

Der Berg ruft Sandberg

About Der Berg ruft Sandberg

"Der Berg ruft" is a large marquee event centered around Father's Day in the Lower Franconian Rhön municipality of Sandberg (Rhön-Grabfeld district), at the foot of the Kreuzberg. Over five days from Wednesday to Sunday, the festival offers live music, marquee festivities, and regional cuisine. The event is supported by a festival community comprising the Sandberg Volunteer Fire Department, the Sandberg Musicians, and 1. FC Sandberg. The program ranges from party bands and Bohemian brass music at the "Senner Wies'n" to a DJ night. The Father's Day festival is a firmly established annual event that draws thousands of visitors to the Rhön every year.

Dates 13 May — 17 May 2026

Venue Sandberg (09673)

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Edition 2026

Der Berg ruft Sandberg — edition 2026

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The "Der Berg ruft" Father's Day Festival 2026 will take place from May 13 to 17 in Sandberg at the foot of the Kreuzberg. Five days of marquee festivities with live music, beer service, and regional cuisine, supported by the Sandberg Volunteer Fire Department, Sandberg Musicians, and 1. FC Sandberg. Program highlights include: Party band Die Muckasäck (Wed), Die Rossinis and Hot Oven & the Briketts (Thu), "Senner Wies'n" with Bohemian brass music (Fri), DJ Max Delight (Sat), Family Day with free admission (Sun).

The 2026 edition follows the five-day festival schedule around Father's Day. On Wednesday (doors open 8:00 PM, start 9:00 PM), Die Muckasäck will kick things off with current charts and pop/rock/hip-hop classics. Thursday from 1:30 PM will feature Die Rossinis (Italian live music amidst the audience) and from 5:00 PM, Hot Oven & the Briketts playing 70s/80s rock and pop.

On Friday from 7:00 PM, the Sandberg Musicians will host the "Senner Wies'n" with Bohemian brass music. Saturday (doors open 8:00 PM, start 9:00 PM) is dedicated to DJ Max Delight. Sunday, starting at 11:30 AM, is Family Day with free admission and three musical acts throughout the day.

Highlights Der Berg ruft Sandberg 2026

Five days of festivities for Father's Day at the foot of the Kreuzberg, party band Die Muckasäck, "Senner Wies'n" with Bohemian brass music by the Sandberg Musicians, DJ night with Max Delight, Family Day on Sunday with free admission, community festival organized by the fire department, musicians, and football club.

Programme Der Berg ruft Sandberg 2026

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (Doors open 8:00 PM, start 9:00 PM)

Die Muckasäck — current charts, pop, rock, hip-hop

Thursday, May 14, 2026 — Father's Day

1:30 PM: Die Rossinis — Italian live music amidst the audience
5:00 PM: Hot Oven & the Briketts — 70s/80s rock and pop

Friday, May 15, 2026

7:00 PM: "Senner Wies'n" by the Sandberg Musicians — Bohemian brass music

Saturday, May 16, 2026 (Doors open 8:00 PM, start 9:00 PM)

DJ Max Delight

Sunday, May 17, 2026 — Family Day (from 11:30 AM, free admission)

Three musical acts throughout the day

Prices Der Berg ruft Sandberg 2026

Admission fee for evening events (Wednesday/Saturday), free admission on Sunday. Sparkasse customers receive 40x PAYBACK points or 20% cashback with card payment on Wednesday and Saturday. Current prices available on the official website.

Practical information

Practical information — Der Berg ruft Sandberg

Getting There

Sandberg is located in the Rhön region in the Rhön-Grabfeld district, accessible via federal and state roads from Bad Neustadt/Bischofsheim. The festival grounds are situated at the foot of the Kreuzberg.

Venue

Festzelt Sandberg, 97657 Sandberg (Rhön).

Opening Hours 2026

Wednesday and Saturday: Doors open at 8:00 PM, start at 9:00 PM. Thursday from 1:30 PM. Friday from 7:00 PM. Sunday from 11:30 AM (free admission).

Admission

Admission fee for evening events (Wednesday/Saturday), free admission on Sunday. Sparkasse customers receive PAYBACK points or cashback with card payment on Wednesday and Saturday.

Organizer

Festival community comprising Sandberg Volunteer Fire Department, Sandberg Musicians, and 1. FC Sandberg.

Marquee Event for Father's Day in the Rhön

Sandberg is a municipality in the Lower Franconian district of Rhön-Grabfeld, at the foot of the Kreuzberg – the "Holy Mountain of the Franks". The marquee event "Der Berg ruft" takes place around Ascension Day (Father's Day) and spans five festival days from Wednesday to Sunday. It is one of the major marquee events in the Rhön region.

A Festival Community from Three Associations

The festival is supported by a community of three local associations: the Sandberg Volunteer Fire Department, the Sandberg Musicians, and 1. FC Sandberg. This association-based support is typical of Franconian festival culture, where fire departments, music, and sports clubs jointly organize major festivals, thus shaping village life.

Five Festival Days with Live Music

The program extends over five days with daily changing music offerings: party bands playing current charts and pop/rock/hip-hop classics, Italian live music performed amidst the audience, 1970s/80s rock and pop, Bohemian brass music during the "Senner Wies'n" hosted by the Sandberg Musicians, and a DJ night. Sunday is Family Day with free admission and several musical acts throughout the day.

Significance in the Rhön Festival Calendar

"Der Berg ruft" is a firmly established annual major event that attracts thousands of visitors to the Rhön. With its location at the Kreuzberg, its community-based character, and its multi-day marquee program, it is one of the defining folk festival (Volksfest) dates in the Rhön-Grabfeld district and the Franconian Rhön tourism area. The audience comes from Sandberg, the Rhön, and the wider Lower Franconia region.