Erntedankfest (Harvest Thanksgiving Festival) with harvest festival parade on the first weekend of October 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.
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.
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.
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.
Decorated floats parade through the town – the highlight of the festival weekend.
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.
Schwanewede town area, 28790 Schwanewede (Lower Saxony, Osterholz district).
Parking areas in the town area. Traffic disruptions are to be expected during the parade.
The harvest festival parade is free to attend. Admission fees may apply in the festival tent.
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