Name: Rainer Stadtfest 2026
Start: 2026-07-11T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-12T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Hauptstraße und Schlossstraße

Stadtfest Rain

About Stadtfest Rain

Every year on the second weekend in July, the Rainer Stadtfest transforms the historic main street of the Lower Bavarian-Swabian flower town of Rain am Lech into a colorful festival mile. It has been a festival by citizens for citizens since 1979: clubs, gastronomy, and local businesses organize the entire program themselves. Around 20,000 visitors come over the weekend to experience the traditional parade, the beer tapping, regional delicacies, and a varied stage program in the beer garden on Schlossstraße.

Dates 11 Jul — 12 Jul 2026

Venue Rain am Lech (09779)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Stadtfest Rain — edition 2026

The 45th Rainer Stadtfest will take place on Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12, 2026. On Saturday, the festival begins at 5 p.m. with the starting shot by the marksmen's society at Schwabentor, followed by the traditional parade and beer tapping; on Sunday, the program runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

For the 45th edition, Rain's main street will once again transform into a lively festival mile. The opening on Saturday afternoon will be marked by the starting shot fired by the Royal privileged marksmen's society (Königlich privilegierte Schützengesellschaft) Rain at Schwabentor, followed by the traditional parade and the ceremonial beer tapping by the First Mayor.

On both days, guests can expect a wide culinary offer ranging from fried mushrooms and Schupfnudeln to ox on a spit, as well as a varied stage program with beer garden atmosphere in Schlossstraße. For families, there will be a carousel, wheel of fortune, duck fishing, and crossbow shooting.

Highlights Stadtfest Rain 2026

Starting shot by the marksmen's society at Schwabentor
Traditional parade with clubs and brass bands
Ceremonial beer tapping by the Mayor
Beer garden atmosphere and stage program in Schlossstraße
Guests from the Hungarian partner town of Taksony

Programme Stadtfest Rain 2026

Saturday, July 11, 2026: From 5 p.m. starting shot at Schwabentor, traditional parade, beer tapping, stage program in Schlossstraße until late at night.

Sunday, July 12, 2026: From 11 a.m. morning pint, family program, stage program, and festival finale until 10 p.m.

Prices Stadtfest Rain 2026

Admission to the Rainer Stadtfest is free. Food and drinks are sold at the stalls of the clubs and businesses.

Practical information

Practical information — Stadtfest Rain

Getting There

Rain am Lech is located on the Romantic Road in the Donau-Ries district. By car via the B16 (Donauwörth–Neuburg an der Donau), parking is available on the outskirts of town. By train to Donauwörth and then by bus to Rain.

Admission

Admission to the Stadtfest is free.

Tips

The festival takes place outdoors – weather-appropriate clothing is recommended. The festival mile is family-friendly and has accessible paths in the city center.

A Festival by Citizens for Citizens

The Rainer Stadtfest is one of the most popular festivals in the Donau-Ries district in the state of Bavaria. First celebrated in 1979, it was launched after the administrative reform to give the growing town a unifying center. It replaced the Volksfest (folk festival) previously held around Ascension Day and has been considered a 'festival by citizens for citizens' to this day – the entire organization is in the hands of Rain's clubs and businesses.

Opening with Tradition

The opening on Saturday afternoon is marked by the starting shot fired by the Royal privileged marksmen's society (Königlich privilegierte Schützengesellschaft) Rain at the Schwabentor. This is followed by the traditional parade with the patron, the city council, kindergartens, clubs, flag bearers, and brass bands through the festival grounds. Afterward, the First Mayor opens the festival with the ceremonial beer tapping.

Culinary Delights and Program

Around 40 to 45 stalls along the entire main street offer a diverse range of food and drinks for young and old. Specialties include fried mushrooms, Rahmfleck (cream flatbread), Schupfnudeln (potato noodles), Currywurst, fried trout, and ox on a spit, along with a wide selection of cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. In Schlossstraße, a beer garden atmosphere with an entertaining stage program ensures a good mood. Attractions include crossbow shooting, goal wall shooting, wheel of fortune, duck fishing, a children's carousel, and traditional games like the nail stock.

International Guests

As every year, guests from the Hungarian partner town of Taksony participate with Hungarian specialties, dance, and music, underscoring the festival's international character.