Erntefest Schwanewede
Erntedankfest (Harvest Thanksgiving Festival) with harvest festival parade on the first weekend of October in the Schwanewede area
About Erntefest Schwanewede
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Harvest Thanksgiving in the Schwanewede Area
The Erntedankfest is deeply rooted in Lower Saxony's customs. In Schwanewede, the harvest thanksgiving celebration is held as a communal festival weekend, where local clubs, farmers, families, and guests celebrate the end of the harvest season together. Decorated floats, a joint parade, catering in the festival tent, and a varied stage program characterize the festival.
Harvest Festival Parade with Decorated Floats
The highlight of the weekend is the harvest festival parade. Decorated floats from local clubs, farmers, and initiatives – from artfully arranged harvest figures and classic hay wagons to modern themed floats – parade through the town. The Hinnebeck women's team is one example of committed club participation in float construction and the vibrancy of Schwanewede's club life.
Club Life and Festival Tent
The festival tent forms the social center of the weekend. Catering by local clubs, stage programs, and dance evenings characterize the festival days. The Erntefest is an important event for club life in Schwanewede.
Erntefest Schwanewede — edition 2026
Three Festival Days in Autumn
The festival opens on Friday in the festival tent. Saturday brings the main program with a dance evening, and Sunday features the grand harvest festival parade.
Harvest Festival Parade
Decorated floats parade through the town – the highlight of the festival weekend.
Programme Erntefest Schwanewede 2026
Friday, October 2, 2026
- Festival opening in the evening.
- Catering and dance evening in the festival tent.
Saturday, October 3, 2026 — Day of German Unity
- Full operation of the festival tent.
- Stage program and live music.
- Club offerings in the festival surroundings.
Sunday, October 4, 2026 — Harvest Festival Parade
- Grand harvest festival parade with decorated floats through the town.
- Morning pint (Frühschoppen) in the festival tent.
- Festival closing in the afternoon.
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in the summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years: festival opening on Friday, main program on Saturday, harvest festival parade on Sunday.
Highlights Erntefest Schwanewede 2026
Prices Erntefest Schwanewede 2026
Practical information — Erntefest Schwanewede
Venue
Schwanewede town area, 28790 Schwanewede (Lower Saxony, Osterholz district).
Getting There
- By car: A 27 exit Schwanewede.
- By public transport: Regional bus from Bremen.
Parking
Parking areas in the town area. Traffic disruptions are to be expected during the parade.
Admission
The harvest festival parade is free to attend. Admission fees may apply in the festival tent.
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