Gerzen Volksfest
Lower Bavaria's cozy May Volksfest on the Vils
2026
About Volksfest Gerzen
Volksfest Gerzen — edition 2026
From Thursday, May 7th, to Sunday, May 10th, 2026, Gerzen celebrates its Volksfest. The official start on Thursday is made by the mayor with the traditional beer tapping in the festival tent. On all four days, a varied musical program from brass music to party bands ensures a great atmosphere, with beer and wheat beer from the Aldersbach brewery flowing. The amusement park with rides for young and old opens daily from 2:00 PM.
Highlights Volksfest Gerzen 2026
Programme Volksfest Gerzen 2026
Thursday, May 7, 2026
- Official opening with beer tapping by the mayor in the festival tent
- From 2:00 PM — Amusement park open
Friday to Sunday, May 8–10, 2026
- From 2:00 PM — Amusement park open
- Festival tent operation with brass music and party bands
- Beer and wheat beer from the Aldersbach brewery, cold and warm dishes, festival specialties
The municipality of Gerzen will announce the detailed band program before the festival.
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Practical information — Volksfest Gerzen
Getting There
Gerzen is located in the Vilstal valley in the district of Landshut. Arrive by car via the Vilsbiburg/Landshut region.
Amusement Park
The rides open daily from 2:00 PM.
Admission
Admission to the Volksfest is free; food, drinks, and rides are paid for on site.
Volksfest Tradition in the Vilstal
The Gerzen Volksfest is the convivial highlight of the Lower Bavarian municipality of Gerzen in the district of Landshut. For four days, the festival grounds transform into a meeting point for the entire region: In the festival tent, beer and wheat beer from the traditional Aldersbach brewery flow, accompanied by a rich selection of cold and warm dishes as well as numerous festival specialties.
A varied musical program ensures entertainment – from traditional brass music to party bands that get the festival tent swaying and dancing. The amusement park with rides opens daily from 2:00 PM and makes the festival an experience for families and children too.
Down-to-earth and Family-Friendly
The Gerzen Volksfest is traditionally opened by the mayor with the ceremonial beer tapping. The festival stands for Lower Bavarian coziness without big-city hustle and bustle – a true village and home festival, supported by the community itself, connecting generations.
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Published by Valentin Contard, festival listings writer. Reviewed, corrected and approved by Christophe Contard, editor-in-chief. .