Ilberstedt Village Festival with Bathtub Parade
Village festival with bathtub parade on the Wipper – a classic of the Salzlandkreis
About Ilberstedt Village Festival
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When the Village Floats
In the state of Saxony-Anhalt, in the Salzlandkreis, lies the village of Ilberstedt – a small community on the Wipper river, nestled between Aschersleben and Bernburg. What makes Ilberstedt an insider tip every year: the Village Festival with Bathtub Parade. A tradition that has been celebrated for over 40 years, transforming the village into a small water parade for one summer day.
The Bathtub Parade
The concept is ingeniously simple: clubs, families, and groups of friends convert old bathtubs into seaworthy competition vehicles. With flotation devices under the tub, themed decorations on top – pirate ship, submarine, Saturn mission, local commentary – the boats are launched into the Wipper. A jury awards prizes for the most creative constructions, and the audience on the bank celebrates. The competition starts in the morning; a foam cannon bath is optional.
Program at the Sports Field
While the bathtubs drift downstream, the village festival takes place at the Mühlstraße 8 sports field with a classic mix: children's carousel, Bebitz Brass Orchestra in the morning, bratwurst and shashlik stands, live music in the evening, laser show, and celebrating together late into the night. The Ilberstedt Village Festival has been established since the 1980s; the 41st edition was celebrated in 2024, the 42nd in 2025.
Ilberstedt Village Festival — edition 2026
The date will follow the pattern of previous years: in 2024, the festival was on July 28th, and in 2025 on August 2nd. For 2026, a weekend between July and August is expected. The bathtub parade remains the highlight.
Programme Ilberstedt Village Festival 2026
Program as usual
- 10:00 AM — Bathtub Parade on the Wipper (start in the village, finish at the sports field)
- 10:30 AM — Morning pint with the Bebitz Brass Orchestra at the sports field
- 11:00 AM — Award ceremony for the bathtub parade
- 12:00 PM — Lunch, climbing pole for children
- Afternoon — Children's carousel, craft activities, coffee and cake
- Evening — Live music and Laser Show
- 1:30 PM — Closing serenade with the Bebitz Brass Orchestra (on a second day, if it's a festival weekend)
The exact date and schedule will follow on the event page of the Bernburg-Erleben platform.
Highlights Ilberstedt Village Festival 2026
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Getting There
Ilberstedt is located between Aschersleben (10 km) and Bernburg (15 km) on the B6. By car via the A14, exit Plötzkau, then head to Ilberstedt. By train to Aschersleben or Bernburg, then take a bus or taxi.
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks are available for purchase on site.
Notes
Anyone wishing to participate in the parade with their own bathtub should register with the organizer in advance. Seaworthiness and safety will be checked; life jackets are mandatory.
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Where it takes place Ilberstedt Village Festival
Sportplatz Ilberstedt
Mühlstraße 8, 06408 Ilberstedt