HOWDY – Family Country Festival
Country festival for the whole family at Grenzzoigl Auerbach
About HOWDY Festival
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Country Lifestyle in the Oberpfalz
The HOWDY – Family Country Festival takes place at Grenzzoigl in Auerbach in der Oberpfalz, a town in the Amberg-Sulzbach district in eastern Bavaria. For two days, the grounds transform into a small Western world with country music, line dancing, and campfire atmosphere.
Music Program
Live country bands play on both days. Confirmed acts include the Phil Seccer Band, an acoustic trio with a vintage sound of guitar, mandolin, kazoo, and double bass, as well as the up-and-coming band Dreist und Durstig from Auerbach.
Line Dance and Interactive Program
Line dance workshops with trainers from the Flying Boots and Linedance Friends from Pegnitz are offered separately for beginners and advanced dancers. In addition, there are typical Western games like boot tossing and a varied stage program.
For Children and Families
The festival is designed as a family event: pony rides, gold panning, crafts, and storytelling provide a dedicated children's program. It starts around noon each day and runs until the evening.
Western Cuisine
Culinary delights await guests with Western fare: spare ribs, bean pan, and burgers fresh from the grill, along with classic beer garden options. The festival takes place in any weather, as both open-air and tent areas are available.
HOWDY Festival — edition 2026
For 2026, the HOWDY – Family Country Festival is confirmed for May 16 and 17 at Grenzzoigl in Auerbach i.d.OPf., from approximately 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM each day.
Live country bands will perform on stage, including the Phil Seccer Band (Acoustic Vintage) and Dreist und Durstig from Auerbach. Line dance workshops with the Flying Boots and Linedance Friends Pegnitz will start separately for beginners and advanced dancers. For children, there will be pony rides, gold panning, crafts, and storytelling, plus Western games like boot tossing. Spare ribs, bean pan, and burgers will be served from the grill. Discounted early bird tickets are available in advance.
Programme HOWDY Festival 2026
- Live country bands on both days (incl. Phil Seccer Band, Dreist und Durstig)
- Line dance workshops for beginners and advanced dancers
- Children's program: Pony rides, gold panning, crafts, stories
- Western games like boot tossing
- Western grill: Spare ribs, bean pan, burgers
Highlights HOWDY Festival 2026
- Country festival with a strong family focus
- Line dance workshops with experienced trainers
- Authentic Western lifestyle in the Oberpfalz
- Takes place in any weather (tent and open-air areas)
Prices HOWDY Festival 2026
Practical information — HOWDY Festival
Getting There
By car to Auerbach i.d.OPf., Grenzzoigl, Karl-Winter-Str. 1. By train to Auerbach (Oberpfalz).
Tickets
Admission is charged; discounted early bird tickets are available through advance sales on the festival website.
Times
From approx. 12:00 PM to approx. 10:00 PM on both days. Takes place in any weather (tent and open-air areas).
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Where it takes place HOWDY Festival
Grenzzoigl Auerbach
Karl-Winter-Str. 1, 91275 Auerbach i.d.OPf.