JURA-Volksfest Neumarkt
One of the largest Volksfeste in the Oberpfalz
About JURA-Volksfest
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Volksfest with Oberpfalz Character
The JURA-Volksfest Neumarkt is the Volksfest of the independent town of Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz and has been a fixture in the Bavarian festival calendar for decades. With its two festival tents, extensive range of amusement rides, and traditional parade, it is one of the largest Volksfeste in the entire Oberpfalz region. The town of Neumarkt is the organizer, the Härteis family (Marco and Bine Härteis) manages the catering in the festival tents, and the Neumarkt brewery Glossnerbräu supplies the festival beer.
Program Between Tradition and Modernity
The Volksfest opens on the first Friday evening with the ceremonial beer tapping by Mayor Markus Ochsenkühn. Over the eleven days, the program alternates between the parade, senior citizens' afternoon, day for people with disabilities, horse show, sporting competitions, and family days with reduced ride prices. The grand closing fireworks on the last evening of the festival marks the end.
Amusement Rides and Festival Tents
The amusement rides are traditionally provided by the showman families Wunderle-Wittman and Hartmanns Vergnügungsbetriebe. The offerings include modern loopings, roller coasters, a Ferris wheel, and carousels for all age groups. The two large beer tents (»JURA-Hallen«) offer live music from Oberpfalz brass bands and party bands, as well as a classic festival inn menu with chicken, duck, pork knuckle, and grilled fish on a stick.
Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz
Neumarkt is conveniently located on the A3 motorway between Nuremberg and Regensburg. The town is home to Glossnerbräu and is a defining part of the Franconian-Oberpfalz brewing tradition; the JURA-Volksfest reflects this tradition on one of the region's largest festival grounds.
JURA-Volksfest — edition 2026
The JURA-Volksfest 2026 lasts for eleven days and follows the established format of two festival tents and a large amusement ride area. It opens on Friday, August 7th at 7:00 PM with the beer tapping ceremony. The grand parade starts on Sunday, August 9th at 2:00 PM and leads from the city center to the festival grounds. Other highlights include the senior citizens' afternoon, the day for people with disabilities, the horse show, and the closing fireworks at the end.
Programme JURA-Volksfest 2026
Friday, August 7th — Opening
- 7:00 PM — Beer tapping ceremony by Mayor Markus Ochsenkühn in the JURA-Halle
- Following: Live music in the festival tents, opening of the amusement rides
Sunday, August 9th — Grand Parade
- 2:00 PM — Grand parade through Neumarkt
- Costume groups, clubs, and floats from the Oberpfalz
- Following: Frühschoppen (morning pint) in the JURA-Hallen
During the Eleven Days (Program Highlights)
- Senior Citizens' Afternoon — discounted food and drinks, music from the Oberpfalz folk music repertoire
- Day for People with Disabilities — accessible program design
- Family Days with reduced ride prices
- Horse Show on the festival grounds
- Sporting competitions and club activities
Last Evening — Closing Fireworks
- Grand firework display over the festival grounds
- Final Kehraus (farewell party) in the JURA-Hallen
Highlights JURA-Volksfest 2026
Prices JURA-Volksfest 2026
Practical information — JURA-Volksfest
Getting There
By train: ICE stop Neumarkt (Nuremberg–Regensburg line), 15-minute walk to the festival grounds. By car: A3 exit Neumarkt, signposted large car park at the festival site. Additional special bus lines from the district operate during the Volksfest.
Admission
Admission to the festival grounds is free. The price per litre (Maß) of Glossnerbräu festival beer for the 2026 Volksfest will be published on neumarkt-volksfest.de before the festival begins.
Table Reservations
Table reservations in the JURA-Hallen can be made directly with the festival caterer Härteis via haerteis.de.
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Where it takes place JURA-Volksfest
Festplatz Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz
Festplatz Neumarkt, 92318 Neumarkt i.d.OPf.