Marktfest Welden
Edition 2026 Music Gastronomy Heritage

Marktfest Welden

Village festival on the second Sunday in August with music and Market Festival Olympics

Welden — Landkreis Augsburg (09772)
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Dates 09 Aug — 09 Aug 2026
Venue Welden (09772)
Prices Free
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About Marktfest Welden

On the second Sunday in August, the Swabian market town of Welden celebrates its traditional Marktfest. Organized by the Heimatverein Welden (Local Heritage Association), accompanied by the Musikvereinigung Welden (Music Association) with its youth and market bands, the festival day begins with a procession from the church to the market meeting point, followed by entertainment music. In the afternoon, the popular Marktfestolympiade (Market Festival Olympics) is on the program. Traditional specialties like Musikerbraten (musician's roast) and steaks from the grill are available at moderate prices – a cozy village festival for the whole community.

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Welden in the Augsburg District

Welden is a market town in the Augsburg district, picturesquely situated in the Stauden region. The Marktfest is a traditional village festival, organized by the Heimatverein Welden e.V. in close cooperation with the Musikvereinigung Welden.

Procession and Market Band

The festival day begins with a procession from the church to the market meeting point. Afterwards, the youth and market band of the Musikvereinigung Welden provides entertainment music until about 2:00 PM – a classic 'Frühschoppen' (morning pint/gathering) in the village.

The Marktfestolympiade

A special highlight is the Marktfestolympiade at 3:30 PM: a fun and skillful competition where teams from the village compete against each other – a crowd-puller of the festival for years.

Sociability and Good Food

The Markt-Treff – the old fire station next to the town hall – is the center of the festival. Drinks and traditional specialties such as Musikerbraten, steaks and sausages from the grill are available at moderate prices. The Marktfest is a cozy festival with a family atmosphere, supported by the community.

Marktfest Welden — edition 2026

The Marktfest Welden 2026 takes place on the second Sunday in August – Sunday, August 9th, 2026 – at the Markt-Treff. The festival begins with a procession from the church to the Markt-Treff, followed by entertainment music from the youth and market band until approx. 2:00 PM. At 3:30 PM, the Marktfestolympiade. Food and drinks with Musikerbraten, steaks, and sausages from the grill at moderate prices. Organized by Heimatverein Welden with Musikvereinigung Welden. Free admission.

Marktfest 2026

On the second Sunday in August, August 9th, 2026, the Heimatverein Welden invites you to the traditional Marktfest at the Markt-Treff. Procession, market band, Market Festival Olympics, and cozy catering.

Programme Marktfest Welden 2026

Sunday, August 9th, 2026 — Markt-Treff Welden

  • Morning — Procession from the church to the Markt-Treff
  • Following — Entertainment music by the youth and market band of the Musikvereinigung Welden until approx. 2:00 PM
  • 3:30 PM — Marktfestolympiade (skill and fun competition)
  • Throughout — Catering with Musikerbraten, steaks, and sausages from the grill, drinks at moderate prices

Detailed program at musik-welden.de.

Highlights Marktfest Welden 2026

  • Procession from the church to the Markt-Treff
  • Youth and market band of the Musikvereinigung Welden
  • Marktfestolympiade at 3:30 PM
  • Musikerbraten and grilled specialties at moderate prices

Prices Marktfest Welden 2026

Free admission. Food and drinks at moderate prices on-site (including Musikerbraten, steaks, sausages).

Practical information — Marktfest Welden

Getting There

Welden is located in the Augsburg district, about 20 km northwest of Augsburg, accessible via the state roads from Augsburg and Zusmarshausen. The Markt-Treff is in the town center next to the town hall.

Admission

The Marktfest is freely accessible. Food and drinks are paid for on-site at moderate prices.

Tip

The Marktfestolympiade in the afternoon (3:30 PM) is the most entertaining part of the program – be sure to stay for it. Those who want to experience the 'Frühschoppen' with the market band should arrive promptly after the procession.

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Where it takes place Marktfest Welden

Markt-Treff Welden

Markt-Treff, Welden, 86465 Welden

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Marktfest Welden at a glance

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History of Marktfest Welden