Neumarkter Frühlingsfest
Five days of Volksfest atmosphere around the Große Jurahalle
About Frühlingsfest Neumarkt
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Tradition Meets Family Festival in the Upper Palatinate
Since 1979, the Neumarkter Frühlingsfest has ushered in the early summer in the district town of Neumarkt in the Upper Palatinate every year on Ascension Day. Organized by the city of Neumarkt itself, the festival charmingly combines a classic Bavarian Volksfest with a spring fair, a large animal show, and a lively closing competition that attracts attention far beyond the region.
The Große Jurahalle as the Heart of the Festival
Unlike many Volksfests in Bavaria, the beer tent events do not take place in a classic festival tent, but in the Große Jurahalle, one of the most well-known event halls in the Upper Palatinate. With the adjoining beer garden facing the fountain, an atmosphere is created that oscillates between a rustic inn and a large festival tent stage. Music is played, celebrated, and danced here daily.
Spring Fair, Amusement Rides, and Animal Show
Parallel to the actual Volksfest, the spring fair runs on the weekend, presenting regional exhibitors with products related to gardening, household, and lifestyle. On the festival grounds, amusement rides like the Dschungel Train, carousels, and stalls create a classic Volksfest atmosphere. A special highlight for families is the animal show with a petting zoo on the final day.
The Donkey Race – A Regional Cult Event
For 21 years now, the Neumarkter Donkey Race on Sunday afternoon has been the highlight of every Frühlingsfest. Teams from local clubs compete against each other to get the stubborn four-legged animals moving around the festival track – a spectacle with high entertainment value and large crowds. The reigning champion fights anew for the crown each year.
Opening Ceremony and Family Afternoon
The festival traditionally opens on Wednesday evening with the beer tapping ceremony by the mayor. Friday is dedicated to the family afternoon, with reduced prices on amusement rides – a format that parents and grandparents from the entire district take advantage of.
Frühlingsfest Neumarkt — edition 2026
The 48th Edition of the Frühlingsfest
In 2026, Neumarkt celebrates its 48th Frühlingsfest, running for five days from May 13 to 17. The organizer is the city of Neumarkt, which opens the festival every year on Ascension Day. The center of the event is the Große Jurahalle with its adjoining beer garden towards the fountain. The spring fair runs parallel on May 16 and 17 with regional exhibitors.
Highlight: Donkey Race on the Final Day
The 21st Neumarkter Donkey Race on Sunday, May 17, is the traditional highlight. Club teams from the region compete for the cup; the defending champions in 2026 are the ASV wrestlers. In parallel, the animal show with a petting zoo takes place. New to the program: the beer concept implemented by the organizers for the first time in 2026.
Programme Frühlingsfest Neumarkt 2026
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 – Opening Day (Ascension Day)
- 7:00 PM – Festive beer tapping ceremony by the Mayor in the Große Jurahalle
- Evening – Musical opening with the band Gaudinudln
Thursday, May 14, 2026
- Daytime – Amusement rides and stalls on the festival grounds
- Evening – Music program with regional bands in the Jurahalle and beer garden
Friday, May 15, 2026 – Family Afternoon
- Afternoon – Family program with reduced prices at the amusement rides
- Evening – Performance by the newcomer band Aufzundn from Beratzhausen (winner of the Newcomer Prize Dult Regensburg)
Saturday, May 16, 2026
- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM – Spring fair with regional exhibitors
- Evening – Music program featuring, among others, Bärntreiber from Sengenthal, Steyrisch Bayrisch, Mia und da Anda, and Boderhölzl Blousn
Sunday, May 17, 2026 – Final Day
- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM – Spring fair (last day)
- Daytime – Animal show with petting zoo
- Afternoon – 21st Neumarkter Donkey Race on the festival grounds (Defending champions: ASV wrestlers)
Highlights Frühlingsfest Neumarkt 2026
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Practical information — Frühlingsfest Neumarkt
Getting There
By train: Neumarkt (Oberpf) station, approx. 15 minutes walk to the festival grounds. During the Frühlingsfest, night bus lines run from the entire district.
Admission
Free admission to the festival grounds. Beer per liter (Maß) 2026: 10.70 Euros.
Families
Family afternoon on Friday with reduced prices at the amusement rides.
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Where it takes place Frühlingsfest Neumarkt
Festplatz an der Großen Jurahalle
Große Jurahalle, Nürnberger Straße, 92318 Neumarkt i.d.OPf.