Name: Feuerwehrfest Thalexweiler 2026
Start: 2026-04-30T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Feuerwehrgerätehaus / Festplatz Thalexweiler

Feuerwehrfest Thalexweiler

About Feuerwehrfest Thalexweiler

When the firefighters in Thalexweiler erect the Maypole and tap the keg, the 1800-inhabitant district of Lebach becomes one of the liveliest places in the Theeltal for 24 hours. Witches' fire, morning pint (Frühschoppen), grilled pork skewers (Schwenker), and the traditional music association MV Lyra characterize the two-day fire brigade festival on April 30th and May 1st – supported by volunteers from the fire brigade, firmly anchored in the village calendar.

Dates 30 Apr — 01 May 2026

Venue Lebach (10044)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Feuerwehrfest Thalexweiler — edition 2026

Two-day May festival of the Thalexweiler fire district: on April 30th "Celebration into May" with Maypole setting, keg tapping, witches' fire, dance by TV Thalexweiler, and disco with DJ Fayne. On May 1st, morning pint (Frühschoppen), lunch with grilled pork skewers (Schwenker) and roast pork (Spießbraten), coffee, cake, and magician show for children.

The date for 2026 is confirmed: The fire brigade festival of the Thalexweiler fire district will take place on Thursday, April 30th, and Friday, May 1st, 2026, at the fire station. The organizer is the Thalexweiler fire district of the volunteer fire brigade of the city of Lebach.

The concept remains unchanged: opening evening with official program items and DJ disco, May Day with morning pint (Frühschoppen) and family program. Both days, continuous catering with schnitzel (also vegetarian), meatballs, bratwurst, and fries, as well as beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks.

Highlights Feuerwehrfest Thalexweiler 2026

Maypole setting with the music association "Lyra" Thalexweiler
Witches' fire and dance with TV Thalexweiler
Disco with DJ Fayne and wine bar
Magician show for children on May Day
Saarland grill classics: Schwenker and Spießbraten

Programme Feuerwehrfest Thalexweiler 2026

Thursday, April 30th, 2026 – Celebration into May

7:00 PM — Opening: Maypole setting and keg tapping
7:00 PM — Musical opening by the MV "Lyra" Thalexweiler
At nightfall — Witches' fire and dance performance by TV Thalexweiler
From 8:00 PM — Disco with DJ Fayne, cocktail and wine bar

Friday, May 1st, 2026 – May Day

10:00 AM — Morning pint (Frühschoppen)
From 11:30 AM — Lunch: Roast pork (Spießbraten) and grilled pork skewers (Schwenker) from the open grill
Afternoon — Coffee and cake, games afternoon
Afternoon — Magician show with Andreas for children (in cooperation with Jugendpflege Lebach)
All day — Schnitzel (also vegetarian), meatballs, bratwurst, and fries

Prices Feuerwehrfest Thalexweiler 2026

Free admission. Food and drinks at usual club prices. In case of bad weather, the festival will largely take place under cover in and in front of the fire station.

Practical information

Practical information — Feuerwehrfest Thalexweiler

Getting There

By car: Take the A8 motorway, exit Lebach-Eppelborn, then take the B269 towards Lebach, continue on the L141 state road to Thalexweiler (approx. 25 minutes from Saarbrücken, 20 minutes from Saarlouis). Parking spaces are marked around the fire station and on the surrounding streets.

By Bus and Train

Lebach-Jabach train station is the starting point for saarVV bus lines to Thalexweiler. On May Day, the Sunday and public holiday timetable applies – it's best to get information in advance about the late shuttle.

Admission

Free admission. Food and drinks are sold at usual club prices; proceeds benefit the fire district and youth work.

Accommodation

There are several guesthouses and inns in Lebach and Schmelz. For train travelers, an overnight stay in Saarbrücken or Saarlouis with easy train connections is recommended.

Tips

Come for the opening on April 30th at 7 p.m. – the Maypole setting with MV Lyra is the most atmospheric moment. Those who prefer to come later will experience the witches' fire and disco from 8 p.m. onwards. Families with children will benefit from May 1st with the magician's show.

Fire Brigade Festival with a Long Tradition

The Thalexweiler fire district belongs to the volunteer fire brigade of the city of Lebach with its ten fire districts. The fire brigade in Thalexweiler is deeply rooted in village life: every year around May 1st, it organizes one of the largest club festivals in the district – traditionally as a "celebration into May" on the eve and as a family festival on May Day itself.

What Makes the Event Special

While other May festivals focus on a single program item, the Thalexweiler fire district combines several elements here: the official Maypole setting with keg tapping, the musical opening by the Music Association "Lyra" Thalexweiler, a witches' fire in the evening, a dance performance by TV Thalexweiler, and the subsequent disco with DJ Fayne. On May 1st, the classic morning pint (Frühschoppen) format takes over with lunch and a children's program.

Thalexweiler – A District with History

Thalexweiler is located in the Theeltal valley in the middle of Saarland, in the Saarlouis district. With around 1,800 inhabitants, it is one of Lebach's larger districts. The village center was first mentioned in documents in 1235; the parish church dates back to the 9th century. Until the end of 1973, Thalexweiler was an independent municipality – the 1974 municipal reform led to its incorporation into the city of Lebach. The strong club life, which can be felt in every edition of the May festival, is a legacy of this independence.

Who Takes the Stage at the Festival

The MV Lyra Thalexweiler, one of the oldest music associations in the Theeltal, traditionally performs the musical opening on April 30th. The TV Thalexweiler – the local gymnastics club – contributes a dance show. From the late evening hours, DJ Fayne takes over with a disco set and cocktail/wine bar; on May 1st, children's magician Andreas will be a guest.

Saarland's May Festival DNA

The fire brigade festival is exemplary of the Saarland's May festival tradition: grilled pork skewers (Schwenker) and roast pork (Spießbraten) on an open charcoal grill, fries and schnitzel from the club kitchen, morning pint (Frühschoppen) with brass band music, and the clear mission that the proceeds flow directly into equipment, youth fire brigade, and club life. For those who want to experience the authentic Saarland away from the big city festivals – this is the ideal date.