Erntefest Vehlen
Traditional harvest festival in the Schaumburg district of Vehlen with a large parade
About Erntefest Vehlen
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Three-Day Festival with Tradition
The Vehlen Erntefest is a staple in the Schaumburg festival calendar. It has been organized for many years by the Dorfjugend Vehlen, who manage the entire program independently: stage setup, festival tent, catering, volunteer services, and wagon construction are all handled by the youth with great discipline and enthusiasm. This makes the Erntefest an identity-building event for the village.
Parade with Around 32 Wagons
The highlight of the festival weekend is the grand Erntefest parade on Sunday. Around 32 elaborately decorated wagons – each dedicated to a theme, a historical scene, or a satirical figure – move through the village, accompanied by brass bands, drum corps, tractor convoys, and walking groups. Wagon construction takes weeks, with each wagon being a work of art made of straw, flowers, and wood. In parallel, the residents of Vehlen decorate their houses with harvest wreaths.
Dance Evening and Morning Pint
Friday evening opens the festival with a lively dance evening in the festival tent – often featuring a live band from the region. Saturday is dedicated to preparations and a second dance evening, while Sunday brings the morning pint (Frühschoppen), a family program, a coffee reception, and an evening wind-down after the parade. Food stalls, bratwurst, fries, and a beer garden are available throughout the weekend.
Vehlen in the Schaumburg Region
Vehlen, a district of the mountain town Obernkirchen, is located in the south of the Schaumburg district at the foot of the Bückeberge hills. The village is known for its intact community spirit, its own microbrewery, and its historic mill. The Erntefest is the social highlight of the year, bringing together not only locals but also guests from Rinteln, Stadthagen, Bückeburg, and the wider Schaumburg-Hannover region.
Erntefest Vehlen — edition 2026
Opening in the Festival Tent
On Friday evening, the Dorfjugend Vehlen opens the festival weekend in the festival tent with an atmospheric dance evening. A live band or DJ ensures a lively mood late into the night.
Sunday Dedicated to the Parade
Sunday afternoon marks the highlight of the Erntefest. Around 32 wagons – each elaborately constructed from straw, wood, and floral decorations – will roll through Vehlen, accompanied by drum corps, brass bands, and walking groups. Afterwards, the weekend concludes with a morning pint (Frühschoppen), a family day, a coffee reception, and an evening wind-down.
Programme Erntefest Vehlen 2026
Erntefest 2026 Program
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the Dorfjugend Vehlen shortly before the event. The structure will follow the proven key points of previous years:
Friday, August 21, 2026
- Opening in the festival tent
- Dance evening with live band or DJ
- Bar service and food until late at night
Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Festival activities in the tent and on the grounds
- Dance evening Part 2 with live music
- Final preparations for Sunday's parade
Sunday, August 23, 2026
- Morning pint (Frühschoppen) with brass band
- Family day with children's program
- Afternoon: Grand Erntefest parade with around 32 decorated wagons, drum corps, and walking groups through Vehlen
- Late afternoon coffee reception
- Evening wind-down with dancing, bratwurst, and draft beer
Highlights Erntefest Vehlen 2026
- Grand parade with around 32 decorated harvest wagons on Sunday
- Three days of festival activities – organized by Dorfjugend Vehlen
- Dance evenings with live band in the festival tent
- Family day, morning pint (Frühschoppen), and coffee reception
- One of the largest rural harvest festivals in the Schaumburg region
Prices Erntefest Vehlen 2026
Practical information — Erntefest Vehlen
Date
- Friday, August 21, 2026 – Opening Evening
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 – Dance Evening
- Sunday, August 23, 2026 – Parade, Morning Pint, Family Day
Location
- Festival grounds / Festival tent in the district of Vehlen
- 31683 Obernkirchen, Schaumburg District
Admission
- Festival grounds and parade are publicly accessible
- Dance evenings require an admission fee – information available from Dorfjugend Vehlen
Getting There
- Vehlen is accessible via the B65 between Stadthagen and Bückeburg
- Parking is available on the outskirts of the village; follow local signs
- The parade route runs through the village – please observe resident notices
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