Erntedankfest Schwarme
Edition 2026 Sacred music Historical reenactment Folk traditions

Erntedankfest Schwarme

Two-day Harvest Festival with Family Festival, Festive Service, and Parade in the Syke district of Schwarme

Syke — Landkreis Diepholz (03251)
Dates 12 Sep — 13 Sep 2026
Venue Syke (03251)
Prices Free
Status

About Erntedankfest Schwarme

The Erntedankfest (Harvest Festival) in Schwarme, a district of the municipality of Syke, is a traditional village festival celebrated over two days every September. The Schwarme village community organizes the program, which includes a family festival, a festive church service, and a grand parade. On Saturday, September 12, 2026, the festival begins at 3 PM with the family festival in the afternoon. On Sunday, September 13, starting at 10 AM, the festive service and parade will take place, showcasing harvest traditions and bringing the village community together.

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Village Tradition in Schwarme

Schwarme is a district of the municipality of Syke in the northern Diepholz district and cultivates its independent village life with great care. The Erntedankfest is one of the most important events in the local club life and unites the entire village community. For two days, harvest customs, sociability, and church tradition are the focus.

Saturday: Family Festival from 3 PM

The family festival kicks off on Saturday afternoon from 3 PM. Children can enjoy games and hands-on activities, while families can find seating to relax and enjoy food together. The afternoon is ideal as a relaxed start to the festival weekend and creates the atmosphere for the festive Sunday.

Sunday: Festive Service and Parade from 10 AM

Sunday begins at 10 AM with the festive church service, where thanks are given for the harvest. Afterwards, the grand parade moves through the village—harvest wagons, clubs, the fire brigade, and music bands form the procession. The wagons are festively decorated with grain, vegetables, and flowers, making the harvest theme visible.

Village Community and Volunteer Work

The Erntedankfest is an example of volunteer-driven village culture. The Schwarme village community organizes the festival together, with clubs, the church, and the fire brigade working hand in hand. This creates a weekend that makes genuine village life palpable.

Erntedankfest Schwarme — edition 2026

On the weekend of September 12–13, 2026, Schwarme celebrates its Harvest Festival. The family festival on Saturday from 3 PM, with games and activities for children, marks the start. Sunday brings the festive church service and the grand parade from 10 AM, featuring decorated harvest wagons, clubs, and music bands parading through the village. Admission is free, and the village community warmly welcomes guests.

The Erntedankfest in Schwarme is living village culture and impressively shows how volunteer commitment keeps tradition alive. Those who want to experience authentic Northern Germany will find a genuine occasion here.

Programme Erntedankfest Schwarme 2026

Saturday, September 12, 2026 (from 3 PM)

  • Family festival with games and hands-on activities
  • Catering in the festival tent
  • Evening program

Sunday, September 13, 2026 (from 10 AM)

  • Festive church service
  • Grand parade with harvest wagons and clubs
  • Lunch and social gathering
  • Festival finale

The exact program for 2026 will be published by the village community on schwarme.de.

Highlights Erntedankfest Schwarme 2026

  • Family festival on Saturday afternoon
  • Festive church service on Sunday morning
  • Grand parade with harvest wagons
  • Clubs and fire brigade in the procession
  • Living village tradition in Schwarme

Prices Erntedankfest Schwarme 2026

Free admission to the festival area.

Practical information — Erntedankfest Schwarme

Location

Schwarme (district of the municipality of Syke), 28857 Syke

Dates 2026

Saturday, September 12 (Family Festival from 3 PM) and Sunday, September 13 (Festive Service and Parade from 10 AM) 2026

Admission

Free admission to the festival area

Directions

Schwarme is located between Syke and Verden, easily accessible via state roads.

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Sacred music Historical reenactment Folk traditions Family Free Landkreis Diepholz