Laurenzimarkt Ernsgaden
Traditional Volksfest in honour of the patron saint St. Lawrence
About Laurenzimarkt
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Volksfest with Tradition
The Laurenzimarkt in Ernsgaden is one of the most popular village Volksfeste in the Pfaffenhofen a.d.Ilm district. It is celebrated in honour of the patron saint St. Lawrence and has been a firm meeting point for the entire region for decades.
Three Days of Festivities
For three days at the beginning of August, the festival grounds in Ernsgaden transform into a place of conviviality. The event kicks off on Friday with a Frühschoppen (morning pint) at the town hall with a ceremonial beer tapping by the mayor. Saturday is dedicated to families, children, and seniors, while Sunday is the main festival day with a celebratory church service, lunch, and brass band music.
The Grand Vintage Car Meet
The highlight and flagship event is the Vintage Car Meet on Sunday afternoon: Over 400 historic vehicles – cars, tractors, and motorcycles – gather in Ernsgaden, weather permitting, followed by a lively Vintage Car Parade through the village. The meet is one of the largest of its kind in the region.
Hallertau Festival Culture
Ernsgaden is located in the heart of the Hallertau, the world's largest contiguous hop-growing region. The Laurenzimarkt combines the traditions of the patron saint's day celebration, village conviviality, and vintage car enthusiasm into a unique Volksfest.
Laurenzimarkt — edition 2026
According to the municipality of Ernsgaden, the Laurenzimarkt 2026 runs from July 31 to August 2. Friday opens the festival with a Frühschoppen and beer tapping, Saturday is dedicated to families, children, and seniors, and Sunday culminates in the festive church service, lunch, and the grand vintage car meet with parade. Brass band music, catering, and entertainment are provided throughout.
Programme Laurenzimarkt 2026
Friday, July 31, 2026
- 5:30 PM — Frühschoppen / Concert at the Town Hall
- 6:00 PM — Official opening with ceremonial beer tapping by the mayor
- 7:00 PM — Festival evening with the local brass band
Saturday, August 1, 2026
- 3:00 PM — Family and children's afternoon
- 4:00 PM — Seniors' afternoon
- 7:30 PM — Festival evening with music group
Sunday, August 2, 2026
- 10:00 AM — Festive church service
- 11:00 AM — Community lunch / Frühschoppen
- 1:00 PM — Grand Vintage Car Meet (over 400 historic vehicles in good weather: cars, tractors, motorcycles)
- 2:30 PM — Vintage Car Parade through Ernsgaden
- 4:00 PM — Music and entertainment
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Getting There
Ernsgaden is located in the Pfaffenhofen a.d.Ilm district, easily accessible via the A9 motorway (Manching/Ingolstadt exit) and the B16 federal road. Parking is available at the festival grounds.
Admission
Admission to the Volksfest and the vintage car meet is free; food and drinks are sold on-site.
Tip
The vintage car meet on Sunday starting at 1 p.m. with the parade at 2:30 p.m. is the main crowd-puller – arrive early.
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Festgelände Ernsgaden