About Children's Festival Hepstedt

The Kindergarten and Youth Fire Brigade Children's Festival in Hepstedt is a beloved meeting place for families from the entire Tarmstedt Samtgemeinde in the Rotenburg (Wümme) district. Every year in midsummer, the Hepstedt Youth Fire Brigade invites children, parents, and grandparents to the grounds around the local fire station, transforming the quiet village center into a lively playground for an afternoon. With creative craft activities, classic game stations, and a hands-on experience with fire brigade technology, the festival creates carefree memories while strengthening understanding of the voluntary work of the region's fire brigades.

A Village Festival with Heart

The Hepstedt Youth Fire Brigade has been organizing a children's festival for many years, which is popular far beyond the local borders. All children and their parents from the Tarmstedt Samtgemeinde, which includes Hepstedt as well as the member communities of Breddorf, Kirchtimke, Tarmstedt, Vorwerk, Wilstedt, and Westertimke, are explicitly invited. The festival is intended as a gesture of solidarity between the active young firefighters and the young families of the region.

Immerse Yourself in the World of the Fire Brigade

During the festival, children have the opportunity to get to know the world of the fire brigade up close. The young firefighters of the Hepstedt brigade showcase their emergency vehicles, let the little ones try holding a hose themselves, and patiently answer all questions about fire safety and rescue operations. This playful introduction is an essential part of promoting young talent in the Lower Saxony fire service.

Games, Fun, and Sociability

In addition to the fire brigade-specific attractions, a diverse program of active games, creative stations, small competitions, and surprises awaits the young visitors. Food and drinks, including cake, beverages, and hearty snacks, are well provided for. Parents traditionally use the afternoon to chat in a relaxed atmosphere and talk with the dedicated members of the Youth Fire Brigade.

Location and Directions

Hepstedt is located in the northern part of the Rotenburg (Wümme) district, nestled in the typical geest landscape between Bremen and the North Sea coast. The best way to get there is via the L 168 or L 132. Parking is available around the fire station.

Children's Festival Hepstedt — edition 2026

On Sunday, August 16, 2026, the Hepstedt Youth Fire Brigade opens its gates to its traditional children's festival. All children from the Tarmstedt Samtgemeinde and their families are invited. The afternoon is dedicated to games, creativity, and a close-up look at the work of the volunteer fire brigade. Numerous hands-on stations, craft activities, active games, and of course the red emergency vehicles await the young guests at the fire station grounds, where they can discover the world of the firefighters.

The 2026 Children's Festival continues the beautiful tradition that has been a firm fixture in the summer calendar of the Tarmstedt Samtgemeinde for years. The active members of the Hepstedt Youth Fire Brigade prepare the day with great dedication and ensure a varied program tailored specifically to the needs of children of kindergarten and primary school age.

The focus is on playful interaction with the world of the fire brigade: Young visitors can, under guidance, aim water jets at targets, explore a fire engine from the inside, and try on helmets. These experiences often leave a lasting impression and lay the foundation for future voluntary commitment to fire protection.

Programme Children's Festival Hepstedt 2026

Program Overview 2026

The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in spring/summer. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:

Official opening by the Hepstedt Youth Fire Brigade
Presentation of emergency vehicles and equipment
Hands-on firefighting drill (spraying at targets)
Craft corner with seasonal motifs
Movement course and classic children's games
Bouncy castle and skill stations
Coffee and cake for adults
Sausages from the grill and cold drinks
Closing with a small raffle or lottery

Target Audience

Children from crèche, kindergarten, and primary school
Families from all member communities of the Tarmstedt Samtgemeinde
Interested guests from the neighborhood

Highlights Children's Festival Hepstedt 2026

Fire brigade experience world with emergency vehicles to explore
Hands-on firefighting drill for children
Diverse game and craft stations
Homemade cakes and grilled specialties
Meeting point for families from the entire Tarmstedt Samtgemeinde
Free admission – a gift from the Youth Fire Brigade to the region

Prices Children's Festival Hepstedt 2026

Admission to the Children's Festival is free. Food and drinks are offered at moderate prices; the proceeds benefit the youth work of the Hepstedt Fire Brigade.

Practical information — Children's Festival Hepstedt

Date 2026

Sunday, August 16, 2026
Starts in the afternoon (exact time with the organizer)

Venue

Hepstedt Fire Station
27412 Hepstedt, Tarmstedt Samtgemeinde
Rotenburg (Wümme) District, Lower Saxony

Admission

Free admission
For children from the entire Tarmstedt Samtgemeinde and guests

Directions

By car via L 168 / L 132
Parking spaces around the fire station

Organizer

Hepstedt Youth Fire Brigade
Current information on the dates of the Tarmstedt Samtgemeinde

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Kindergarten and Youth Fire Brigade Children's Festival Hepstedt