Homby – Volks- und Schützenfest Stadtoldendorf
Multi-day Volks- und Schützenfest on the Ballisgraben fairground in Stadtoldendorf
2026
About Homby Stadtoldendorf
Homby Stadtoldendorf — edition 2026
Four Days at the Ballisgraben Fairground
With a clear schedule, well-rehearsed organization, and fixed program blocks, the Homby is an example of a professionally organized traditional folk festival in Lower Saxony.
Detailed Program 2026
The complete detailed program for 2026 (shooting classes, parade route, further acts of the Hit Radio Show, family program points) will be published by the organizer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years as presented here.
Highlights Homby Stadtoldendorf 2026
- Four festival days around Pentecost
- City parade on Saturday afternoon
- Ball with Hit Radio Show on Saturday evening (free admission)
- Family program on Sunday
- Katervesper and fireworks on Whit Monday
Programme Homby Stadtoldendorf 2026
Festival Week at a Glance
- Friday 29.05., 3:00 PM: Opening at the fairground. 9:00 PM Tent party.
- Saturday 30.05., 10:30 AM: Shooting competition. 2:30 PM City parade. 8:15 PM Ball with Hit Radio Show, free admission.
- Sunday 31.05., 2:30 PM: Family program.
- Whit Monday 01.06., 6:30 PM: Katervesper (€12 incl. Cold Platters + 2 drinks). Fireworks afterwards.
Prices Homby Stadtoldendorf 2026
Practical information — Homby Stadtoldendorf
Date 2026
Friday, May 29, 2026, to Whit Monday, June 1, 2026.
Location
Ballisgraben fairground, Stadtoldendorf (37627).
Admission
Admission to the fairground is free. Saturday ball: free admission. Katervesper: €12 incl. Cold Platters and 2 drinks (advance booking required).
Getting There
Stadtoldendorf is accessible via the B64 federal road and the Stadtoldendorf train station.
Volks- und Schützenfest with Tradition
The Homby is deeply rooted in the town life of Stadtoldendorf. Over four festival days, the Ballisgraben fairground transforms into a large festival area with a main tent, amusement rides, shooting competitions, and stages. The city parade on Saturday, in which shooting clubs, brass bands, and affiliated clubs participate, is one of the most visible highlights.
Four Festival Days in Detail
On Friday, May 29, the festival begins at 3:00 PM with the official opening. From 9:00 PM, the tent party starts. Saturday, May 30, kicks off at 10:30 AM with the shooting competition. At 2:30 PM, the city parade winds through the town center. From 8:15 PM, the ball with the Hit Radio Show takes place in the festival tent – free admission. Sunday, May 31, features the family program starting at 2:30 PM. On Whit Monday, June 1, the Katervesper at 6:30 PM marks the festive conclusion (12 Euros including Cold Platters and 2 drinks), followed by a grand fireworks display.
Stadtoldendorf in the Weserbergland
Stadtoldendorf is located in the Weserbergland, in the western part of the Holzminden district. With its Ballisgraben fairground, it offers a suitable venue for an event of this magnitude. The Homby is one of the most important spring dates for both the residents of the town and the surrounding villages.
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