Pfingstvolksfest Schwarzenberg
Traditional Pentecost Volksfest on the festival grounds at B101 — rides, showmen, family program
About Volksfest Schwarzenberg
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Classic Pentecost Volksfest in the Ore Mountains
While the Schwarzenberg old town celebrates its historical identity in August with the Old Town and Edelweiss Festival, the Pentecost month of May belongs to the classic Volksfest: Four days of showmen's operations, rides, food stalls, family program — a traditional Volksfest on the festival grounds at B101. Unlike the thematic old town festival, this is not about the Middle Ages, but pure entertainment atmosphere: carousels, roller coaster, Ferris wheel, cotton candy, rubber duck fishing.
What you'll find at the festival grounds
The showmen bring the usual Volksfest program: Carousels for the little ones (pony carousel, car carousel, mini roller coaster for children), rides for older ones (chain flyers, Break Dance, haunted house, medium-sized roller coaster), a Ferris wheel with a view over the Ore Mountains foothills, plus stalls with classics like shooting galleries, dart throwing, goldfish throwing, arcade games. Food stalls offer bratwurst, steak, fries, fried dough, cotton candy, crêpes, ice cream, mulled wine (even in May) and draft beer.
Four Days of Pentecost
The Volksfest spans four days — Friday to Whit Monday. When exactly the showmen open varies (typically: Friday from afternoon, Saturday and Sunday from noon, Whit Monday from morning to late afternoon). The program suits the family audience: Pentecost is a classic family weekend, and the Volksfest in Schwarzenberg is a popular excursion destination for families from Aue, Annaberg, Zwickau, and Chemnitz.
Schwarzenberg — Pearl of the Ore Mountains
Anyone who has been to the Old Town/Edelweiss Festival knows Schwarzenberg/Erzgeb. With around 16,000 inhabitants, a characteristic old town around Schwarzenberg Castle and St. George's Church, the town in the Erzgebirgskreis district is a popular tourist destination. Visitors to the Volksfest can combine their stay with a castle visit, a mining tour (the town is in the mining Ore Mountains), or a hike to the Fichtelberg.
Volksfest Schwarzenberg — edition 2026
2026 Edition — Classic Pentecost
The 2026 Volksfest falls on the Pentecost weekend and fills the festival grounds at B101 with the classic showmen's program. The city of Schwarzenberg is actively seeking attractive game, ride, and traveling businesses as well as side attractions — showmen can apply to the city. Experience shows that 30–50 different showmen's businesses are represented.
The exact opening hours of the showmen (from when to when each day) will be published shortly before the festival weekend on schwarzenberg.de or in the official gazette. Typically: Friday afternoon to late night, Saturday/Sunday noon to late night, Whit Monday morning to late afternoon.
Programme Volksfest Schwarzenberg 2026
Festival Weekend May 22–25, 2026
- Friday, May 22, 2026: Opening from the afternoon, first rides and food stalls
- Saturday, May 23, 2026: Full operation — all businesses open from noon until late
- Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2026: Family Day — busiest, all rides active
- Whit Monday, May 25, 2026: Winding down — quieter in the morning, busy in the afternoon, closing in the evening
Businesses and Attractions (Typical)
- Children's carousels (ponies, cars, mini roller coaster)
- Medium rides (chain flyers, Break Dance, haunted house)
- Roller coaster and Ferris wheel
- Shooting gallery, dart throwing, goldfish throwing
- Food stalls: Bratwurst, steak, fries, crêpes, ice cream
- Sweets stalls: cotton candy, fried dough, candied almonds
- Beer stalls and mulled wine stands
Highlights Volksfest Schwarzenberg 2026
- Pentecost Volksfest in the "Pearl of the Ore Mountains"
- Four days of showmen's operations on the B101 festival grounds
- Classic rides: carousels, Ferris wheel, chain flyers
- Rich food offerings with Ore Mountains specialties
- Family-friendly, especially on Pentecost Sunday and Monday
- Free admission to the festival grounds
Prices Volksfest Schwarzenberg 2026
Admission to the festival grounds is free. Rides are charged individually — children's carousels €2–3, medium rides €3–5, Ferris wheel approx. €4. Food €4–10, drinks €2–5. Cash recommended — many showmen do not accept cards.
Practical information — Volksfest Schwarzenberg
Date 2026
Friday, May 22 to Whit Monday, May 25, 2026.
Location
Festival grounds at B101, 08340 Schwarzenberg/Erzgeb. Outside the old town, easily accessible by car.
Admission
Free to the festival grounds. Rides and food stalls charged individually.
Getting There
By car via B101 (Annaberg — Aue), parking directly at the festival grounds or along the federal highway. By train from Aue or Zwickau (Erzgebirgsbahn), then approx. 15 minutes walk.
Tip
Family-friendly: Whit Sunday is usually the busiest — those with small children should come on Whit Monday morning when the crowds are smaller and all rides are still open.
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Festplatz an der B101 Schwarzenberg
Festplatz an der B101, 08340 Schwarzenberg/Erzgeb.
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