Saalfeld Volksfest am Weidig
One of Thuringia's oldest folk festivals — tradition since the 18th century
About Saalfeld Volksfest
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Three Centuries of Volksfest Tradition
With over 300 years of tradition, the Saalfeld Volksfest am Weidig is one of the oldest continuously celebrated folk festivals in Thuringia. The 2025 edition was already the 314th. In the medieval town of Saalfeld/Saale, in the Saalfeld-Rudolstadt district on the southern edge of the Thuringian Forest, the Volksfest is an integral part of the midsummer festival calendar.
Classic Showmen's Funfair
For nine days, rides, show stalls, and market stands line up on the Weidig fairgrounds. Showmen from Thuringia, Saxony, Bavaria, and all over Germany bring their attractions:
- Classic Rides — Dodgems, Break-Dance, Twister, Time-Machine
- Children's Rides — Carousels, bouncy castles, smaller rides
- Shooting Galleries, Lottery Stalls, Sweet Stalls
- Food Stalls — Bratwurst, Lángos, Crêpes, Ice Cream, Schmalzgebäck (fried dough pastry)
- Festival Tent with catering and stage program
Stage Program and Family Days
A special feature of the Saalfeld Volksfest is the evening stage programs: live bands, cover artists, and Schlager stars take turns. Special dates such as family days with reduced prices and the traditional opening with a beer tapping ceremony are fixed points in the program. The event concludes with a grand fireworks display on the last Saturday evening.
Saalfeld Volksfest — edition 2026
Planned 2026 Season
The city of Saalfeld and the Saalfeld Showmen's Association typically plan for mid-July (second and third weeks of July) for the Volksfest. The exact date for 2026 will be announced in early summer.
Expected Program Format
- First Saturday — Festive opening, beer tapping ceremony, first live concert (in previous years, e.g., Campfire on the Rocks)
- Thursday — Family Day with reduced prices, afternoon concert (in 2025, Uta Gull)
- Second to last Saturday — Acoustic AG & Friends or similar live bands
- Last Saturday — DJ evening and grand finale fireworks display
- Last Sunday — Family Day, winding down
- Daily from 3 PM — Rides and showmen's attractions open
Programme Saalfeld Volksfest 2026
Updated Program Schedule
The complete 2026 program will be released in the summer on saalfeld-tourismus.de and in the local press.
Highlights Saalfeld Volksfest 2026
- 315th edition — one of Thuringia's oldest folk festivals
- Weidig fairgrounds with rides and festival tent
- Evening stage programs with live bands
- Family Day with reduced prices
- Grand finale fireworks display on the last Saturday evening
Prices Saalfeld Volksfest 2026
Free admission. Rides and food are individually priced.
Practical information — Saalfeld Volksfest
Getting There
Saalfeld is located on the Erfurt–Würzburg–Munich ICE line. About a 10-minute walk from Saalfeld main station to the fairgrounds. By car: A9 (exit Triptis) or A71 (exit Suhl), then B281.
Admission
Free admission to the fairgrounds. Rides, games, and food are individually priced.
Opening Hours
The funfair opens daily from 3 PM.
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Where it takes place Saalfeld Volksfest
Festplatz am Weidig
Festplatz am Weidig, 07318 Saalfeld/Saale, 07318 Saalfeld/Saale