Homberger Stadtfest „Apfelfest & flüssig“
Market week with town festival, apple festival, apple queen crowning and the 471st Kalter Markt in the Vogelsbergkreis
About Apfelfest Homberg
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Homberg (Ohm) – the town on the Ohm River
Homberg (Ohm) is a small town with around 7,700 inhabitants in the Vogelsbergkreis, located on the Ohm river. The historic old town with half-timbered houses, Ohm valley views, and castle hill is small but compact and perfectly suited for a lively town festival where the entire old town becomes the festival area.
„Apfelfest & flüssig“ – Apple wine at the center
The Apple Festival „& flüssig“ already carries its punchline in its name: the "liquid" apple is apple wine – a tradition that defines identity in Homberg. The Homberg Apple Queen is crowned every two years at the town festival, accompanied by an apple wine barrel tapping on Sunday.
2026 from October 18 to 21
The 2026 Market Week runs from Friday, October 18 to Wednesday, October 21:
- Friday 18.10.: Kick-off with a children's theatre play in the old town
- Saturday 19.10.: Town festival pre-program
- Sunday 20.10.: Apple Festival from 11 AM with apple wine barrel tapping and crowning of the Apple Queen
- Tuesday 20.10. approx. 7:00 PM: Hoisting of the market flag
- Wednesday 21.10. 8 AM–6 PM: 471st Kalter Markt with a market fair and showmen
The Kalte Markt – since 1565
The Kalter Markt is a Homberg tradition and one of the oldest markets in Hesse. First documented in 1565, it always takes place on the third Wednesday in October – in late autumn, hence "cold". In 2026, it will be celebrated for the 471st time. The market attracts traders with household goods, clothing, tools; plus a small amusement park with rides.
Town Festival as the Kick-off to the Market Week
The town festival on Sunday bundles the celebratory elements and is the late-night shopping Sunday – the shops in the city center are open. Stilt walkers, local dance groups like the Sing- und Volkstanzgruppe Rüddingshausen and the Ohmtalmusikanten provide the supporting program. An apple guessing contest (guessing the number of apples in a net at the town hall) is a tradition.
Apfelfest Homberg — edition 2026
Four days of market week with the town festival „Apfelfest & flüssig“ as the kick-off and the traditional Kalter Markt as the highlight on Wednesday. The old town transforms into the festival grounds, shops are open on the late-night shopping Sunday, and local dance and music groups provide the supporting program.
Programme Apfelfest Homberg 2026
Friday, October 18, 2026 — Kick-off
- Evening: Children's theatre play in the old town
- First market week program
Saturday, October 19, 2026 — Pre-program
- Town festival pre-program in the old town
- Hospitality by associations
Sunday, October 20, 2026 — Apple Festival „& flüssig“
- 11:00 AM — Opening of the Apple Festival
- Apple wine barrel tapping
- Crowning of the Homberg Apple Queen (every two years)
- Apple guessing contest at the town hall
- Stilt walkers in the old town
- Performances by the Sing- und Volkstanzgruppe Rüddingshausen
- Performances by the Ohmtalmusikanten
- Late-night shopping Sunday
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 — Market Flag
- 7:00 PM — ceremonial hoisting of the market flag
- Preparation for the Kalter Markt
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 — 471st Kalter Markt
- 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Kalter Markt since 1565 – 471st edition
- Market fair with household goods, clothing, tools
- Small amusement park with rides
- Hospitality in the old town
Highlights Apfelfest Homberg 2026
- 471st Kalter Markt on Wednesday (since 1565)
- Apple Festival on Sunday with apple wine barrel tapping
- Crowning of the Homberg Apple Queen
- Children's theatre on Friday
- Late-night shopping Sunday
- Free admission
Prices Apfelfest Homberg 2026
Free admission. Food and drinks, as well as merchandise, are available from stall operators at your own expense.
Practical information — Apfelfest Homberg
Date 2026 (Market Week)
Friday, October 18 to Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Highlights by Day
- Fri 18.10.: Children's theatre play
- Sun 20.10.: Apple Festival from 11 AM
- Tue 20.10.: Flag hoisting at 7 PM
- Wed 21.10.: Kalter Markt 8 AM–6 PM
Location
Marktplatz and Old Town Homberg (Ohm), 35315 Homberg (Ohm) (Vogelsbergkreis).
Getting There
By car: A5 Alsfeld, then B62/B254 to Homberg. By train: Kirtorf-Heimertshausen station (limited service), better to go directly by car or via Alsfeld/Lauterbach.
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks at your own expense.
Contact
City of Homberg (Ohm), Tel. +49 6633 184-0.
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Where it takes place Apfelfest Homberg
Altstadt Homberg (Ohm)
Marktplatz Homberg (Ohm), 35315 Homberg (Ohm)