Name: Prignitz Animal Show Blüthen 2026
Start: 2026-07-05T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-06T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Reitplatz Blüthen

Prignitz Animal Show

About Prignitz Animal Show

The Prignitz Animal Show, held annually in early July, attracts breeders, farmers, and families from across the Prignitz region and western Mecklenburg to the riding grounds in Blüthen, a small district of Karstädt. On July 5th and 6th, 2026, the focus will be on the Holstein and beef cattle show competitions organized by Rinderzucht Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Brandenburg GmbH, complemented by a farmers' market, sheep shearing demonstrations, a small animal exhibition, and a family program. It is one of Brandenburg's largest agricultural events north of Berlin.

Dates 05 Jul — 06 Jul 2026

Venue Karstädt (12070)

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Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Prignitz Animal Show — edition 2026

On July 5th and 6th, 2026, the riding grounds in Blüthen, a district of Karstädt, will once again become the hub of North German cattle breeding. The Rinderzucht Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Brandenburg GmbH (RBB) is organizing its Prignitz Animal Show together with the Tierschauverein Prignitz. In addition to the show competitions, visitors from the entire Prignitz district can expect a farmers' market, a small animal exhibition, and a family program.

2026 Program — Show, Market, Family

The exact hourly schedule will be published by the RBB well in advance of the weekend. Expected are classic show classes for Holstein and beef cattle, accompanying programs with sheep shearing, direct marketers from the Prignitz region, an agricultural machinery exhibition, and activities for children. Champion selections, demonstrations, and show acts will be spread across the two days.

Getting There

Karstädt is conveniently located on the A 14 motorway; the drive from Berlin takes about two hours. Ample parking is available around the Blüthen riding grounds.

Highlights Prignitz Animal Show 2026

Champion selections for Holstein and beef cattle; farmers' market with regional direct marketers from the Prignitz; small animal exhibition and sheep shearing; family and children's program.

Programme Prignitz Animal Show 2026

Program Structure (Typical Prignitz Animal Show)

Saturday, July 5th, 2026 — Opening, first Holstein show classes, farmers' market, small animal exhibition, family program.
Sunday, July 6th, 2026 — Continuation of show competitions, champion selections, awards ceremony, sheep shearing and riding demonstrations.

A detailed hourly program and class schedule will be published on rinderzucht-bb.de. Farmers' market, food stalls, and children's activities all day.

Prices Prignitz Animal Show 2026

Admission prices and family tickets will be communicated via the RBB event page.

Practical information

Practical information — Prignitz Animal Show

Getting There

By Car: Take the A 14 motorway, exit at Karstädt, then follow signs for Blüthen (L 14).
By Train: Take the RE 8 train to Karstädt, then use a bus or taxi.
Parking: Parking is available at the riding grounds and along the access roads.

Program and Admission

The exact daily program and admission prices will be published on the RBB's event page. Family and children's programs are available throughout the day.

Note

Dogs are generally not permitted on the show grounds. Sturdy footwear is recommended.

Brandenburg's Showcase of Cattle Breeding

The Prignitz Animal Show in Blüthen is considered the most important agricultural exhibition in the north of the state of Brandenburg. It is organized by the Tierschauverein Prignitz e.V. (Prignitz Animal Show Association) in cooperation with Rinderzucht Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Brandenburg GmbH (RBB), the leading breeding association in the region. For decades, the venue has been the riding grounds in Blüthen, a district of Karstädt, located about 200 kilometers northwest of Berlin and close to the Mecklenburg state border. While the event moves between various show grounds in the region, Blüthen remains one of the most traditional locations.

Competitions and Demonstrations

The core of the animal show consists of the cattle show competitions: young cows, heifers, and bulls from Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are presented to judges who award class winners and champions. Additionally, shepherds showcase their sheep breeds, beekeepers their hives, and local producers their horses and small livestock. Agricultural machinery exhibitors present their equipment, and direct marketers offer regional products.

Family Festival and Farmers' Market

A small folk festival has grown around the show: a farmers' market featuring honey, cheese, sausage, and bread from the Prignitz region, riding demonstrations, a bouncy castle, and children's activities. Food stalls offer bratwurst, coffee, and cake – the typical atmosphere of a North German agricultural festival. Admission is family-friendly, and many visitors come from the surrounding villages of the Prignitz district, from Perleberg, Wittenberge, and rural Mecklenburg.

Karstädt and the Blüthen Riding Grounds

Karstädt is a large municipality in the Prignitz district with around 5,600 inhabitants and several districts. Blüthen is located about eight kilometers west of the main town on the L 14 road. The riding grounds are usually used by the local riding and driving club – for the animal show weekend, it transforms into the center of the North German breeding scene.

A Tradition of the Prignitz

The RBB's animal shows are mandatory events for every cattle breeder between the Elbe and Oder rivers. In a region where dairy farming and suckler cow husbandry shape the landscape, the Prignitz Animal Show is also a piece of identity – and a place where city and country meet in Brandenburg.