Dreschefest Schillerslage
Traditional threshing festival on the third Sunday of September in Schillerslage – experience horse-powered threshing, historical agriculture, and old customs
2026
About Dreschefest Schillerslage
Dreschefest Schillerslage — edition 2026
Schillerslage 2026
In 2026, the village of Schillerslage will again celebrate its Dreschefest. The program follows the proven structure, with horse-powered threshing and demonstrations of old harvesting technology as the central focus. Detailed times will be published by the organizer in late summer.
Highlights Dreschefest Schillerslage 2026
- Historical horse-powered threshing – unique in the region
- Demonstrations of old harvesting equipment and tools
- Huts with regional specialties, bread from a wood-fired oven
- Horses and farmers from the village of Schillerslage
- Family-friendly, free admission
Programme Dreschefest Schillerslage 2026
Provisional Schedule
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in late summer. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
- Morning – Opening, stalls and huts open, welcome coffee
- Midday – First demonstration of horse-powered threshing
- Early Afternoon – Demonstrations of old harvesting equipment (plow, harrow, scythe, hay turner)
- Late Afternoon – Repeat of horse-powered threshing, explanations for children
- Evening – Cozy wind-down at the field edge
Prices Dreschefest Schillerslage 2026
Practical information — Dreschefest Schillerslage
Date 2026
Sunday, September 20, 2026 (3rd Sunday in September).
Location
Field near the Schillerslage fire station, Schillerslage village, town of Burgdorf, 31303 Burgdorf, Hannover Region.
Getting There
- Car: via the L 410 from Burgdorf, parking available at the field edge
- Bus: Regiobus lines from Burgdorf
Admission
Free admission. Food, drinks, and special activities on-site are paid for individually.
Notes
Sturdy footwear recommended (field terrain). Weatherproof clothing. Family-friendly, limited accessibility for strollers.
Experience Old Times
The Dreschefest Schillerslage is an extraordinary event among the local festivals of Burgdorf. Instead of a classic folk festival with a beer tent and dancing, the focus here is on historical agriculture. Horses, old machinery, traditional craft demonstrations, and a relaxed field atmosphere characterize the day.
Program Highlights
Horse-Powered Threshing
The highlight of the festival is the demonstration of threshing with historical equipment, pulled by horses. Those who have never seen it before will experience firsthand how laborious the grain harvest was before mechanization.
Historical Agriculture
Other old harvesting implements – plows, harrows, hay turners, scythes – will be demonstrated. Information boards and explanations by local farmers help with understanding. For children and young adults, the festival is a living history book.
Huts and Stalls
Huts and stalls in the field offer regional specialties – bread from a wood-fired oven, cakes, sausages, beer, apple juice – as well as craft demonstrations and old tools to touch.
Schillerslage and Burgdorf
Schillerslage is a small village within the town of Burgdorf. With the Dreschefest, it presents a unique, carefully preserved custom that no longer exists in many regions of Northern Germany. The village is located about 7 km east of Burgdorf and is accessible via the L 410.
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