Hoffest Heimatverein Allstedt

35 Years of Heimatverein Allstedt

The Heimatverein Allstedt e.V. was founded in 1991 and has since been dedicated to preserving and communicating the history and present of the small town of Allstedt. Its headquarters are located at Am Schild 17a – in the heart of the historic old town. The association maintains an archive, a photo gallery, small exhibitions (e.g., on the Allstedt cathedral clock or the local artist Karl Koppka), and publishes the local history journal «Lindenblatt» annually. The Hoffest is one of its most important public events – and in 2026, it will be celebrated for the 35th anniversary.

Allstedt in the Mansfeld-Südharz District

Allstedt lies on the eastern edge of the Mansfeld-Südharz district in Saxony-Anhalt, in the scenically beautiful Goldene Aue region between the Harz and Kyffhäuser mountains. The town is historically significant: in the 16th century, Allstedt Castle was the place of activity for the reformer and Peasants' War preacher Thomas Müntzer; here, in 1524, he delivered his famous «Sermon to the Princes». In 2025, the town was the focus of the statewide commemoration of «500 Years of the Peasants' War». In this tradition, the Heimatverein has established itself as a civil society custodian of local historical preservation.

Hoffest — Small Festival, Great Sociability

The Hoffest is a classic club festival: tables and benches are set up in the courtyard, members and friends of the association come together, there is food from the grill and the club's kitchen, cool drinks, cake, and live music or brass bands from the region. The focus is less on spectacle and more on conversation – an example of how local heritage associations in Saxony-Anhalt contribute to the social and cultural life of small towns.

Anniversary 2026

As 2026 marks the 35th anniversary of the association, an expanded program can be expected: a celebratory speech, a look back at the association's history, possibly a small special exhibition. The detailed program and start time will be announced by the association itself and through the municipal channels (allstedt.de).