Name: Marklkofen Fishermen's Festival 2026
Start: 2026-05-15T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-18T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Festplatz Marklkofen

Fishermen's Festival Marklkofen

About Fishermen's Festival Marklkofen

The Marklkofen Fishermen's Festival is a traditional folk and fishermen's festival in the Lower Bavarian municipality of Marklkofen in the Dingolfing-Landau district. For four days, the festival grounds transform into a lively meeting point with a festival tent, brass music, dancing, and entertainment. The festival is jointly organized by the Dingolfing District Angling Association, the municipality of Marklkofen, and the Kerscher family, who are responsible for catering. The centerpiece is the traditional fishing competitions – from youth fishing to the grand conservation fishing with a festive award ceremony. In addition, a parade, an afternoon for seniors, and a free children's program ensure a festival that appeals to all generations.

Dates 15 May — 18 May 2026

Venue Marklkofen (09279)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Fishermen's Festival Marklkofen — edition 2026

The 2026 Marklkofen Fishermen's Festival will take place from May 15 to 18. Four days of festivities with an opening parade, youth and conservation fishing competitions, a festival tent with brass music, an afternoon for seniors, and a free children's program on Whit Monday.

The 2026 edition of the Marklkofen Fishermen's Festival spans four days, from Friday, May 15, to Monday, May 18. The festival opens with the traditional procession from the town hall, followed by the fishing competitions over the weekend and a family-friendly conclusion on Whit Monday.

The festival tent, featuring Graf Arco beer, serves as the convivial center, with dance and entertainment bands performing in the evenings. The highlight is the award ceremony for the conservation fishing competition on Sunday afternoon.

Highlights Fishermen's Festival Marklkofen 2026

Opening procession with the Reisbacher Musikanten, grand conservation fishing with award ceremony on Sunday, raffle for 100 liters of beer, free children's program on Whit Monday.

Programme Fishermen's Festival Marklkofen 2026

Friday, May 15

6:00 PM — Opening procession from Marklkofen Town Hall, accompanied by music from the Reisbacher Musikanten
Opening of the festival tent with Graf Arco beer
from 9:00 PM — Bar service with the band Carambola-ge
approx. 10:00 PM — Raffle for 100 liters of beer

Saturday, May 16

5:30 AM–11:30 AM — Youth fishing (registration from 5:30 AM)
2:00 PM — Seniors' afternoon with music and dancing
2:00 PM — Children's balloon competition
from 6:30 PM — Evening concert with Carambola-ge

Sunday, May 17

6:00 AM — Registration for conservation fishing
7:00 AM–12:00 PM — Conservation fishing
12:00 PM–1:00 PM — Weighing of catches
11:00 AM — Table service in the festival tent
1:00 PM — Entertainment with Only Two
approx. 3:00 PM — Award ceremony for conservation fishing

Monday, May 18 (Whit Monday)

3:00 PM — Children's afternoon with reduced prices, free fries, and rides for children
3:00 PM — Performance by kindergarten groups
from 5:00 PM — Duo Riwa

Prices Fishermen's Festival Marklkofen 2026

Admission to the festival grounds is free. Children's afternoon on Monday with free offers (fries, rides). Free shuttle service for seniors upon request.

Practical information

Practical information — Fishermen's Festival Marklkofen

Getting There

The festival grounds are centrally located in Marklkofen (Dingolfing-Landau district). Arrive by car via the state roads around Dingolfing and Reisbach. Parking is available at the festival site.

Admission

Admission to the festival grounds is free. There are free offers for the children's program on Monday (fries, rides).

Services

Accessible toilets are available. Free shuttle service for seniors upon request at 08732/9119-0.

A Folk Festival with a Lower Bavarian Soul

The Marklkofen Fishermen's Festival is one of the established events in the calendar of the Dingolfing-Landau district. For four days, the region meets on the festival grounds in Marklkofen to celebrate customs, conviviality, and the connection to local waters. The festival is jointly organized by the Kreisfischereiverein Dingolfing e.V., the municipality of Marklkofen, and the Kerscher family, who host the festival.

The Fishing Competitions at the Center

The traditional fishing competitions are the focus of the festival. The youth fishing on Saturday morning introduces youngsters to the art of angling, while the grand conservation fishing on Sunday is the sporting highlight, featuring stocking, weighing of catches, and a festive award ceremony in the afternoon.

Festival Tent, Brass Music, and Dancing

In the festival tent with Graf Arco beer, bands like the Reisbacher Musikanten provide a traditional atmosphere. In the evenings, groups like "Carambola-ge," "Only Two," or "Duo Riwa" play for dancing. A traditional procession from Marklkofen's town hall square opens the festival on Friday evening.

For the Whole Family

The afternoon for seniors on Saturday and the free children's program on Monday – with performances by kindergarten groups, free fries, and rides – make the Fishermen's Festival an event for all generations.