Erolzheim Heimatfest
Show dance, Illertal Festival and Dirndl Party — three days of festivities at Erolzheim Castle
About Heimatfest Erolzheim
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Heimatfest with Upper Swabian Character
The Erolzheim Heimatfest has been organized by the Erolzheim Music Association e.V. for decades and is the social highlight of the year in the market town. The venue is the large festival grounds at Erolzheim Castle with a spacious marquee, outdoor catering, and several themed areas (beer island, cocktail bar, ice cream and dessert stand).
Three Days of Festivities in Detail
The program follows a proven structure. Friday evening is dedicated to the youth with the Show Dance Competition, which has been held for 35 years and attracts dance groups from all over the Upper Swabian region. Saturday evening is the highlight for brass music fans with the Illertal Festival — four music bands from the Iller Valley perform together. Sunday concludes with the exuberant Dirndl and Lederhosen Party with the live band Dorfheilige (their last show in Erolzheim).
Show Dance Competition for 35 Years
The Show Dance Competition is a special feature. Dance groups travel from Berkheim, Dettingen, Kirchberg, Oberopfingen, and other communities along the Iller and Danube rivers. The jury evaluates the variety of figures, originality, synchronicity, and stage presence. Winners receive trophies, and the audience enjoys an evening full of acrobatic choreography.
Illertal Festival with Parade
On Saturday at 6:15 PM, the parade of music bands sets off from the town to the festival grounds. Starting at 6:30 PM, the Youth Band Dettingen–Erolzheim–Kirchberg opens the concert program. From 8:00 PM, the Music Associations Berkheim, Dettingen/Iller, Kirchberg, and Oberopfingen follow — together they present a diverse program of traditional brass music, Bohemian-Moravian pieces, and modern arrangements.
Erolzheim in the Biberach District
Erolzheim is located north of the Biberach district, on the Iller river, bordering Bavaria. The 16th-century castle dominates the town center and forms the historic backdrop for the festival grounds. The approximately 3,000 inhabitants are closely connected to the music association and its festivals.
Heimatfest Erolzheim — edition 2026
Heimatfest 2026 — Three Days of Festivities
The 2026 program sticks to the traditional format. Friday evening is dedicated to the youth's Show Dance Competition, Saturday evening to the grand Illertal Festival with the region's four music bands, and Sunday evening to the Dirndl and Lederhosen Party as the finale.
Programme Heimatfest Erolzheim 2026
Friday, July 31, 2026 — Show Dance Competition
- 8:30 PM — Competition opening in the marquee
- 8:45 PM — First dance groups from the region (Berkheim, Dettingen, Kirchberg, Oberopfingen, etc.)
- 10:30 PM — Judging and award ceremony
- from 11:00 PM — DJ set on the beer island and cocktail bar
Saturday, August 1, 2026 — Illertal Festival
- 6:15 PM — Parade of music bands from the town to the festival grounds
- 6:30 PM — Concert by the youth band Dettingen–Erolzheim–Kirchberg
- 8:00 PM — Grand Illertal Festival with the music associations Berkheim, Dettingen/Iller, Kirchberg, and Oberopfingen
- 10:30 PM — Festive conclusion in the marquee
- until 2:00 AM — Beer island and cocktail bar program
Sunday, August 2, 2026 — Dirndl & Lederhosen Party
- 7:00 PM — Admission to the marquee
- 7:30 PM — Warm-up program with DJ
- 8:30 PM — Live concert Dorfheilige (last show in Erolzheim)
- 10:30 PM — Aftershow party
- until approx. 2:00 AM — Festival conclusion
Tickets and daily updates at musikverein-erolzheim.de.
Highlights Heimatfest Erolzheim 2026
- 35th Show Dance Competition on Friday evening
- Illertal Festival on Saturday with four music bands and parade
- Dirndl and Lederhosen Party with the band Dorfheilige (last performance in Erolzheim)
- Beer island, cocktail bar, marquee with full catering
- Setting at Erolzheim Castle
- Free admission for adults
Prices Heimatfest Erolzheim 2026
Free admission for adults. Minors under 18 only with a festival pass or accompanied by a parent (under 16 years). Catering in the marquee at usual Heimatfest prices.
Practical information — Heimatfest Erolzheim
Getting There
By car: A 7 (Memmingen–Ulm), exit Aichstetten or Berkheim. About 50 minutes from Ulm, 25 minutes from Memmingen. Parking is signposted at the festival grounds. By train: to Ulm Hbf or Memmingen, then continue by bus or car.
Admission and Entry
Free admission for adults. Minors under 18 only with a festival pass or accompanied by a parent (under 16 years).
Festival Times
Friday from 8:30 PM (Show Dance Competition), Saturday from 6:15 PM (Illertal Festival), Sunday from 7:00 PM (Dirndl Party).
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Where it takes place Heimatfest Erolzheim
Festgelände am Schloss Erolzheim
Festgelände am Schloss, 88453 Erolzheim