Erbach Wiesenmarkt
South Hesse's largest folk festival in the Odenwald – ten days of funfair, market, and SüdhessenMESSE
About Wiesenmarkt Erbach
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South Hesse's Largest Folk Festival
The Erbach Wiesenmarkt is not just any folk festival – it is the largest and most popular in South Hesse. Around half a million visitors flock to the Odenwald district town of Erbach every year during the last full week of July to celebrate, shop, and stroll through the festival grounds for ten days. An entire city of rides, market stalls, exhibition halls, and marquees springs up on approximately 60,000 square meters.
Three Events Under One Roof
The Wiesenmarkt combines three components: the Kirmes (funfair) with over 80 amusement rides (Ferris wheel, chain carousel, roller coasters, carousels), the Krämermarkt (market) with around 120 vendors in the quieter market streets, and the SüdhessenMESSE – an established consumer exhibition featuring vehicles, agricultural and forestry technology, garden furniture, and kitchens in two halls plus 10,000 m² of outdoor space.
A Fifth Season for the Odenwald Residents
For the residents of Erbach and the surrounding Odenwald region, the Wiesenmarkt is simply their fifth and favorite season. Generations meet in the festival tents, families stock up on household goods at the market, and visitors travel especially from the Rhine-Main region. It is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Culinary Delights from Currywurst to Partner City Specialties
The food offerings range from classic folk festival fare – currywurst, fish rolls, crêpes, candied almonds – to specialties from Erbach's partner cities. Several festival tents and beer gardens offer live music, schlager, rock, and pop until late into the night; brass bands perform on the stages.
Getting There and Location
The Wiesenmarkt grounds are located about 1.2 kilometers (15 minutes on foot) from Erbach train station. Bus lines 4 and 50 go to the stop Erbach (Odenwald), Post, right by the festival grounds. Erbach itself is the district capital of the Odenwaldkreis and is known primarily for its castle and its ivory carving tradition.
Wiesenmarkt Erbach — edition 2026
Ten days of Wiesenmarkt with the usual program structure: Opening on Friday, July 17th, in the evening with a grand fireworks display at 10:30 p.m. The first weekend includes the parade, the riding and show jumping tournament of the Odenwald Riding Club (Saturday to Monday), and an ecumenical market service on Sunday. Wednesday marks the halftime with a children's play festival and a brilliant fireworks display by the market vendors. The second weekend traditionally culminates in the gallop and trot horse races with pari-mutuel betting and the Scooter Ball Cup in the bumper cars.
Programme Wiesenmarkt Erbach 2026
Friday, July 17, 2026 — Opening
- Official opening of the Wiesenmarkt
- 10:30 p.m. — Opening fireworks by the City of Erbach
- Festival operations in all tents until 3 a.m.
Saturday, July 18, 2026 — Parade and Riding Tournament
- Parade through Erbach's city center
- Opening party
- Riding and show jumping tournament of the Odenwald Riding Club (Sat–Mon)
Sunday, July 19, 2026 — Market Service
- Ecumenical market service at the Wiesenpavillon
- Sunday shopping in Erbach's city center
- Riding and show jumping tournament (Day 2)
Monday, July 20, 2026 — Breakfast in the Ferris Wheel
- Breakfast in the Ferris wheel (raffle)
- Last day of the riding and show jumping tournament
- Backstage tours (lottery system)
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 — Senior Citizens' Brunch and Ladies' Night
- Morning: Senior citizens' brunch with catering
- Evening: Ladies' Night in the festival tent
- Backstage tours
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 — Halftime with Brilliant Fireworks
- Grand children's play festival in the afternoon
- Evening: Brilliant fireworks by the market vendors at halftime
Thursday, July 23, 2026 — Family Day
- Family Day with discounted prices on rides
Friday, July 24, 2026 — Scooter Ball Cup
- From 11:00 a.m. — Wiesenmarkt Scooter Ball Cup in the bumper cars
- Evening program in the festival tents
Saturday, July 25, 2026 — Horse Races
- 2:30 p.m. — Gallop and trot horse races with pari-mutuel betting at the racetrack in the sports park, organized by the Odenwald Racing Club
- Grand festival tent operations
Sunday, July 26, 2026 — Winding Down
- Last day of the festival with full funfair
- Winding down in the late evening
Highlights Wiesenmarkt Erbach 2026
- Opening fireworks on July 17th at 10:30 p.m.
- Parade on the first Saturday
- Riding and show jumping tournament of the Odenwald Riding Club (3 days)
- Brilliant fireworks by the market vendors at halftime (July 22nd)
- Gallop and trot horse races with pari-mutuel betting on July 25th
- SüdhessenMESSE with agricultural and forestry technology, vehicles, garden and kitchen exhibitions
- Over 80 amusement operators and 120 market vendors
Prices Wiesenmarkt Erbach 2026
Admission to the festival grounds and the SüdhessenMESSE is free. Rides, food, and admission to the horse races are subject to charges. On Family Day (Thursday), prices are reduced on many rides.
Practical information — Wiesenmarkt Erbach
Date 2026
July 17–26, 2026, daily from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Location
Wiesenmarkt grounds Erbach, 64711 Erbach (Odenwald), Hesse.
Getting There
By train: Erbach (Odenwald) station, then approx. 15 min. walk or take bus lines 4 or 50 to Erbach Post. By car: Erbach is located in the southern Odenwald on the B 45 / B 47 federal highways. Parking is available in the signposted P zones around the festival grounds.
Admission
Admission to the festival grounds and the SüdhessenMESSE is free. Costs apply for rides, food, horse races, and special events.
Contact
Market Master Peter Breidenbach, Tel. +49 6062 913485, [email protected]
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Wiesenmarktgelände Erbach
Wiesenmarktgelände, 64711 Erbach (Odenwald)