Name: Grassau Village Festival — 650 Years 2026
Start: 2026-07-03T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-05T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Ortskern Grassau

650 Years Grassau

About 650 Years Grassau

Grassau, a district of the town Sonnewalde in the Elbe-Elster district, is celebrating its 650th anniversary with a three-day village festival from July 3rd to 5th, 2026. The anniversary is anchored in the official event calendar 2026 of the town Sonnewalde. Expected are historical festival parades, stage program, club stands, children's activities, and festive catering. The festival marks a historic moment for the small Niederlausitz village.

Dates 03 Jul — 05 Jul 2026

Venue Sonnewalde (12062)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

650 Years Grassau — edition 2026

Grassau Village Festival for the 650th anniversary from July 3 to 5, 2026. Three days of celebration with a festival parade, stage program, club street, children's activities, and a festive service. Anchored in the official event calendar 2026 of the town Sonnewalde.

Three-day village anniversary with a historical focus. Festival parade, stage program, club stands, and festive catering. Former residents typically return to Grassau for such an anniversary.

Highlights 650 Years Grassau 2026

650th village anniversary
Three full days of celebration
Historical exhibition on the history of Grassau
Free admission

Programme 650 Years Grassau 2026

Expected Elements

Festival parade with historical costumes
Stage program with regional bands
Club Street
Children's carousel and games
Festive service
Historical exhibition on the village history

Prices 650 Years Grassau 2026

Free admission.

Practical information

Practical information — 650 Years Grassau

Getting There

Grassau near Sonnewalde is located in southern Brandenburg, near the border with Saxony. Best reached by car via the A13 / B96; public transport is limited on weekends.

Admission

Free admission.

Organizers

Town of Sonnewalde / Grassau Local Council. Program and updates at stadt-sonnewalde.de.

650 Years of Grassau in the Niederlausitz

Grassau is a district of the town Sonnewalde in the Elbe-Elster district, in southern Niederlausitz. The first documented mention dates back 650 years — in 2026, the anniversary will be celebrated with a three-day village festival.

July 3–5, 2026 — Three Days of Celebration

The festival runs from Friday, July 3rd, to Sunday, July 5th, 2026. It is listed in the official event calendar 2026 of the town Sonnewalde and is one of the largest anniversary festivals in Elbe-Elster this year.

Expected Program Points

Festival Parade with historical costumes and floats
Stage Program with regional bands and choirs
Club Street with the Grassau clubs
Children's Program with carousel, bouncy castle, and games
Festive Service in the village church
Festive Catering with regional specialties
Historical Exhibition on the history of Grassau

Significance of the Anniversary

For a village of a few hundred inhabitants, a 650-year anniversary is an exceptional moment. The districts of Sonnewalde carefully maintain their identity — the anniversary brings together former residents, relatives from the diaspora, and guests from the entire district.

Organizers

The organizers are the Town of Sonnewalde and the Grassau Local Council. The program will be published in detail on stadt-sonnewalde.de in the weeks leading up to the anniversary.