Fest am Bach Großbottwar 2026
The new Großbottwar club festival — successor to the traditional street festival
About Fest am Bach
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Successor to the Street Festival — New Festival Grounds
For 50 years, the people of Großbottwar celebrated their traditional street festival in the old town. In 2025, there was a restart: The festival moved to the spacious open area between the Harzberghalle and Wunnensteinhalle on the outskirts of the city — with better safety conditions, more space, and direct proximity to the "Stadt am Bach" leisure area. In 2026, "Fest am Bach" will take place for its second edition from September 4th to 6th.
Three Days of Festivities with a Colorful Music Program
Friday, September 4th, starts at 6 PM with DJ sound and after-work vibes in the festival tent. Saturday, September 5th, begins at 4 PM with the official opening; from 4:30 PM, the Großbottwar Music Association will play until the evening program. Sunday, September 6th, is Family Day with a church service at 10:30 AM, followed by a Frühshoppen (morning pint), and harmonica orchestras and accordion ensembles in the afternoon.
Pumptrack, Bouldering Wall, and Zipline
A unique feature of "Fest am Bach" is its direct proximity to the "Stadt am Bach" leisure facilities: a modern pumptrack for mountain bikes and BMX, a bouldering wall for climbing experiences, and a zipline. During the festival, visitors can use the facilities — a particularly attractive combination for families with children.
Nine Clubs, Nine Culinary Stalls
A total of nine Großbottwar clubs and organizations operate the catering stalls. The culinary offerings range from Swabian classics like "Eselsohren" (traditional Swabian pastries) to Italian pizza, grilled meat specialties, and vegetarian options. On Sunday, there will also be a children's flea market.
Großbottwar in the Bottwartal Valley
The town of Großbottwar, with around 8,000 inhabitants, is located in the Ludwigsburg district in the Bottwartal valley — a small but significant wine region between Heilbronn and Marbach. The medieval old town with its famous Gothic town hall is one of the most beautiful townscapes in Württemberg. "Fest am Bach" continues the city's traditional festival culture in a new, more modern setting.
Fest am Bach — edition 2026
2nd Edition — Großbottwar's New Club Festival
From Friday, September 4th, to Sunday, September 6th, 2026, the Fest am Bach Großbottwar will take place for its second edition. On the spacious festival grounds between the Harzberghalle and Wunnensteinhalle, nine Großbottwar clubs are organizing the festival together with the city administration.
The proximity to the "Stadt am Bach" leisure facility with its pumptrack, bouldering wall, and zipline makes the festival particularly family-friendly — children can use the facilities while adults relax at the festival tent. The culinary variety ranges from Swabian "Eselsohren" to Italian pizza and vegetarian specialties.
Programme Fest am Bach 2026
Friday, September 4, 2026 — from 6:00 PM
- DJ sound, after-work vibes in the festival tent
Saturday, September 5, 2026 — from 4:00 PM
- 4:00 PM Official opening
- 4:30 PM Großbottwar Music Association
- Until late: Live music and festival tent program
Sunday, September 6, 2026 — from 10:30 AM
- 10:30 AM Family church service
- Followed by Frühshoppen
- Afternoon: Harmonica orchestra and accordion ensembles
- Children's flea market
- All day: Pumptrack, bouldering wall, zipline freely accessible
Highlights Fest am Bach 2026
- 2nd edition of the new Großbottwar club festival
- Festival grounds at Harzberghalle — modern location with plenty of space
- Direct proximity to pumptrack, bouldering wall, and zipline
- Swabian Eselsohren, Italian pizza, vegetarian options
- Nine Großbottwar clubs at catering stalls
- Sunday with church service at 10:30 AM and children's flea market
Prices Fest am Bach 2026
Free admission to the entire festival grounds. Food and drinks at the club stalls at usual festival prices. Pumptrack, bouldering wall, and zipline freely accessible during the festival.
Practical information — Fest am Bach
Getting There
Großbottwar is located in the Ludwigsburg district, accessible via the B 14/B 39. By train: Marbach am Neckar station, then bus to Großbottwar. The festival grounds around the Harzberghalle are on the outskirts of the city and are well signposted. Parking available directly at the festival grounds.
Opening Hours
Friday, September 4, 2026: from 6:00 PM (DJ sound). Saturday, September 5, 2026: from 4:00 PM (opening), Großbottwar Music Association from 4:30 PM. Sunday, September 6, 2026: 10:30 AM church service, followed by Frühshoppen, harmonica orchestra, children's flea market.
Admission
Free admission to the entire festival grounds. Food and drinks at the club stalls at usual festival prices.
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Where it takes place Fest am Bach
Festgelände Harzberghalle/Wunnensteinhalle Großbottwar
Harzberghalle, 71723 Großbottwar