Laurenzi-Messe Marktheidenfeld
One of the largest folk festivals in Unterfranken on the Martinswiese
About Laurenzi-Messe
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Large Folk Festival on the Main
The Laurenzi-Messe is one of the largest and most traditional folk festivals in Unterfranken. It takes place every year in August around the public holiday of Assumption Day (Mariä Himmelfahrt) in Marktheidenfeld in the Main-Spessart district, Bavaria. The venue is the Martinswiese directly on the Main river. The organizer is the town of Marktheidenfeld, which sees itself as a "town of markets".
Heart of the Festival: Marquee and Wine Village
The heart of the Laurenzi-Messe is a large marquee on the Martinswiese with a beer garden directly on the Main river and a cozy wine village. Here, Franconian beer and wine culture combine with exuberant folk festival atmosphere.
Program and Attractions
For over ten days, the Laurenzi-Messe offers an extensive program:
- Large marquee with music and festivities
- Beer garden on the Main and wine village
- Amusement park with around 24 rides
- Laurenzi Market with around 120 market stalls
- Open-air Sundays, guided tours, and exhibitions
- Participation of local clubs and organizations
Significance for the Region
With around 125,000 guests, the Laurenzi-Messe is a social highlight for Marktheidenfeld and the entire Main-Spessart region. It combines traditional Franconian festival culture, market activities, and folk festival fun, making it one of the most important cultural events in Unterfranken.
Laurenzi-Messe — edition 2026
The 76th edition of the Laurenzi-Messe will take place from August 7 to 16, 2026, on the Martinswiese in Marktheidenfeld. The centerpiece is a large marquee with a beer garden directly on the Main river and a cozy wine village. For over ten days, an amusement park with around 24 rides, the Laurenzi Market with around 120 market stalls, as well as open-air Sundays, guided tours, and exhibitions offer a diverse program. The festival traditionally takes place around the public holiday of Assumption Day (Mariä Himmelfahrt) and attracts around 125,000 guests annually. The Laurenzi-Messe is one of the largest folk festivals in Unterfranken and a social highlight in the Main-Spessart district, Bavaria.
Programme Laurenzi-Messe 2026
Schedule
- Large marquee with music and festivities
- Beer garden on the Main and wine village
- Amusement park with around 24 rides
- Laurenzi Market with around 120 market stalls
- Open-air Sundays, guided tours, and exhibitions
Highlights Laurenzi-Messe 2026
- 76th edition of one of the largest folk festivals in Unterfranken
- Marquee with beer garden directly on the Main river
- Cozy wine village
- Laurenzi Market with around 120 stalls
Prices Laurenzi-Messe 2026
Admission to the festival grounds is free. Costs are incurred for rides, food, and drinks.
Practical information — Laurenzi-Messe
Getting There
Marktheidenfeld is located in the Main-Spessart district, accessible via the A3 motorway (Marktheidenfeld exit) and federal roads along the Main river. The festival grounds at Martinswiese are situated directly on the riverbank.
Admission
Admission to the festival grounds is free. Costs are incurred for rides, food, and drinks.
Dates
The Laurenzi-Messe takes place annually in August around Assumption Day (Mariä Himmelfahrt). The 76th edition in 2026 is scheduled for August 7 to 16, 2026.
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Where it takes place Laurenzi-Messe
Martinswiese am Main
Martinswiese, 97828 Marktheidenfeld