Paarfest Reichertshofen
Traditional folk festival on the river Paar in the district of Pfaffenhofen
About Paarfest
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Folk Festival with a Long Tradition
The Paarfest in Reichertshofen is one of the oldest and most popular folk festivals in the district of Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm in the Free State of Bavaria. Named after the river Paar, which flows through the market town of Reichertshofen, the festival has been celebrated for decades over four days. On the Paarfest grounds, visitors can expect a festival tent with an adjoining beer garden and a versatile amusement park.
Raft Jousting and Tub Race
The biggest crowd-pullers are the spectacular raft jousting and the tub race on the Paar. In both competitions, teams compete against each other on the water – a wet spectacle with high entertainment value for the spectators on the riverbank.
Queen, Parade, and Programme
Further highlights include the election of the Paarfest Queen, a children's parade, family and senior afternoons, church services, football matches, and musical performances. The festival is traditionally opened with free beer and the tapping of the first keg by the mayor after a parade from the town hall.
Bavarian Joy of Life on the Paar
The Paarfest stands for lived tradition, encounters, and Bavarian joy of life. Folk festivals like this strengthen regional economic cycles and contribute significantly to the cultural identity of the Pfaffenhofen district. Reichertshofen is conveniently located between Ingolstadt and Pfaffenhofen.
Paarfest — edition 2026
The 55th Paarfest in Reichertshofen takes place from July 24 to 27, 2026. For four days, the Paarfest grounds on the banks of the Paar will be celebrated – with a festival tent, an adjoining beer garden, and a versatile amusement park.
The traditional programme includes the election of the Paarfest Queen, a children's parade, a family and senior afternoon, church services, football matches, and musical performances. The biggest crowd-pullers are the tub race and the spectacular raft jousting on the Paar. The festival is opened with free beer and the tapping of the first keg by the mayor after a parade from the town hall.
Programme Paarfest 2026
Friday, July 24, 2026
- Free beer in the afternoon
- Parade from the town hall to the Paarfest grounds
- Tapping of the first keg by the mayor
- Evening football match and festival in the tent
Saturday, July 25, 2026
- Stock tournament in the morning
- Football matches in the afternoon
- Senior afternoon with regional music groups
Sunday, July 26, 2026
- Festival service in the morning
- Tub race and raft jousting on the Paar in the afternoon
- Election of the Paarfest Queen in the evening
Monday, July 27, 2026
- Children's parade in the afternoon
- Family afternoon with children's programme
- Closing party and youth party in the evening
Highlights Paarfest 2026
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Getting There
Reichertshofen is located in the district of Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, about 15 km south of Ingolstadt, easily accessible via the A9 motorway (exit Manching / Langenbruck) and by train to Reichertshofen-Baar on the Ingolstadt–Munich line. The Paarfest grounds are located near the banks of the Paar river.
Admission
Admission to the festival grounds is generally free. Food, drinks, and rides are subject to a charge.
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Where it takes place Paarfest
Paarfestplatz Reichertshofen
Paarfestplatz, 85084 Reichertshofen