42nd FCN-Hafenfest Hooksiel
Dragon boat races, live music, and grand raffle at the Old Harbour
2026
About FCN-Hafenfest
FCN-Hafenfest — edition 2026
The 2026 edition is the 42nd in a row and is marked by its established tradition. Year after year, FC Nordsee Hooksiel proves that volunteer commitment and a large folk festival (Volksfest) are not mutually exclusive but mutually reinforcing.
The dragon boat races are the sporting highlight, the raffle an entertaining must-do, and the stage program provides the musical framework for four intense festival days.
Highlights FCN-Hafenfest 2026
- 42nd edition of the club festival
- Dragon boat races in the harbour basin
- Live music on the harbour stage
- Grand raffle for youth sports
- 100 percent volunteer-organized
- Free admission
Programme FCN-Hafenfest 2026
Friday, August 14th, 2026
- Festival opening in the afternoon
- First concerts on the harbour stage
- Bratwurst stand, beer tent, cake tent open
Saturday, August 15th, 2026
- Dragon boat races in the harbour basin (heats and finals)
- Raffle ticket sales ongoing
- Evening concert on the harbour stage
Sunday, August 16th, 2026
- Family day with children's program
- Afternoon concerts
- Grand raffle draw in the evening
Monday, August 17th, 2026
- Closing day
- Final concert
- Winding down at the harbour
Exact band program and dragon boat competition schedule available on the club website hafenfest-hooksiel.de.
Prices FCN-Hafenfest 2026
Practical information — FCN-Hafenfest
Location
Alter Hafen Hooksiel, Am Hafen 1, 26434 Wangerland.
Date
Friday, August 14th to Monday, August 17th, 2026.
Admission
Free.
Organizer
FC Nordsee Hooksiel e.V. (entirely volunteer-run).
Highlights
Dragon boat races, live music on the harbour stage, grand raffle, bratwurst stand, beer tent, cake tent.
Getting There
By car via the A29, exit Sande or Jever, then continue on the L811 to Hooksiel. Parking near the harbour.
42 Years of Club Festival
Since 1984, the FCN-Hafenfest has been one of the major summer events in Hooksiel. FC Nordsee Hooksiel e.V. organizes the festival entirely independently – a remarkable example of volunteer commitment that has shaped the club's activities and social life of the harbour town for over four decades.
Dragon Boat Races
The highlight of the festival weekend is the dragon boat race in the harbour basin. Teams from clubs, companies, and groups of friends compete against each other in colourful boats, cheered on by spectators on the jetties. Drummers set the rhythm, and the atmosphere at the harbour is fantastic.
Live Music on the Harbour Stage
Live music is performed on the harbour stage on all four festival days. Local bands and national acts alternate, with a musical spectrum ranging from rock and cover bands to maritime folk music and party hits.
Grand Raffle
The grand raffle is an institution: hundreds of prizes donated by local sponsors are raffled off. The tickets are popular and directly support the club's activities, especially youth sports at FC Nordsee.
Food and Drink at the Harbour
Bratwurst stand, beer tent, and cake tent cater to visitors. All run by volunteers, with family-friendly prices. This keeps the festival affordable even for young families.
100 Percent Volunteer-Run
Around 200 club members and friends of FC Nordsee work hand in hand to make the festival happen. This volunteer effort makes the FCN-Hafenfest a particularly authentic Frisian club festival.
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