26th Saxon Family Day Stollberg
„Wir sind Familie“ — 26th Saxon Family Day on August 22, 2026 in Stollberg in the Erzgebirge
About Saxon Family Day
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Saxony's Family Festival Since 2001
The Saxon Family Day is an event organized by the Saxon State Ministry for Social Affairs, in cooperation with the respective host municipality. Held annually at various locations in the Free State since 2001, it is one of the largest family festivals in Eastern Germany. It serves as a forum for family organizations, associations, social institutions, educational providers, and welfare organizations, while also being an entertainment festival for families from all over the state. In 2026, Stollberg in the Erzgebirge will be the host — the 26th edition carries the motto „Wir sind Familie“.
August 22, 2026 — From Marienpark to the Main Market Square
Stollberg's city center will become a family mile on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Hundreds of stands, several stages, hands-on activities, and free offerings will be spread along an axis from Marienpark to the main market square. Thousands of visitors from the entire Erzgebirge region and beyond are expected. Ministers of the Saxon state government will traditionally be present, as will numerous prominent patrons.
Program: Play, Learn, Meet
The Family Day does not offer high culture, but rather accessible family entertainment: Hands-on stations for children (bounce houses, craft stations, face painting, small sports competitions), stage shows with children's musicians and dance groups, information stands from Saxon social and family associations (Caritas, Diakonie, AWO, family education centers, parenting advice services), discussions with politicians, culinary stands, and open-air concerts.
Stollberg in the Erzgebirge — The Host City
Stollberg is located in the Erzgebirgskreis district, a region in southern Saxony shaped by mining, woodcraft, and tourism. The town has around 11,000 inhabitants and is home to several authorities. With its historic main market square, Marienpark, and active club life, it offers a fitting backdrop for the Family Day. The town has accepted the relocation of the Old Town Festival in 2026 to be able to host the Family Day in full scale — a sign of how important the event is for the local identity.
Saxon Family Day — edition 2026
August 22, 2026 — Stollberg Hosts Saxony's Families
The Saxon Ministry of Social Affairs and the City of Stollberg/Erzgeb. are jointly organizing the 26th Saxon Family Day. Hundreds of hands-on stations, information stands from family associations, several stages, bounce houses, and a culinary area will be spread along an axis from Marienpark to the Main Market Square.
The motto „Wir sind Familie“ emphasizes the accessible, open character of the event. Parents can find information on counseling services, early intervention, parenting issues, and family education; children can play, draw, craft, and bounce; grandparents can listen to folk music, meet acquaintances, and stroll.
Programme Saxon Family Day 2026
Program Saturday, August 22, 2026
- 10:00 AM: Official opening at the Main Market Square by the Minister of Social Affairs and the Mayor of Stollberg
- Family Mile: Marienpark to Main Market Square with hundreds of stands
- Hands-on activities for children: Bounce houses, craft stations, face painting, small sports and skill competitions, archery, giant Lego
- Stage program: Children's concerts, singer-songwriters, dance groups, performances by Saxon school and club ensembles
- Information stands: Caritas, Diakonie, AWO, family education centers, parenting advice services, early intervention centers, family counseling centers
- Politician discussions: Ministers of the Saxon state government in open dialogue with visitors
- Culinary: Free family snack stations, paid food stalls (sausages, fries, ice cream)
- Open-air concerts: Folk music, pop, schlager in the late afternoon
- Festival ends around 6 p.m.
Detailed program will be published on familientag.sachsen.de and stollberg-erzgebirge.de.
Highlights Saxon Family Day 2026
- 26th edition of the Saxon Family Day
- Family mile from Marienpark to the Main Market Square
- Hundreds of free hands-on stations
- Face painting, bounce houses, craft activities
- Stage program with children's concerts and dance groups
- Information stands from Saxony's social organizations
- Free admission and all activities
- Discussions with the Minister of Social Affairs
Prices Saxon Family Day 2026
Free admission. All activities for families (hands-on stations, counseling, stage program) are free of charge. Food and drinks at food stalls at usual Volksfest prices.
Practical information — Saxon Family Day
Date
Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 10 a.m.
Location
Stollberg/Erzgeb., City Center — Axis from Marienpark to the Main Market Square, 09366 Stollberg.
Admission
Free admission. All activities (except food and drinks) are free of charge.
Getting There
By car via A 72, exit Stollberg-Nord or Stollberg-Süd. Parking spaces are designated in the city center. By train: Stollberg is the terminus of the Stollberg Railway from Chemnitz; a 10-minute walk from the station to the city center.
Organizer
Saxon State Ministry for Social Affairs and Societal Cohesion in cooperation with the City of Stollberg/Erzgeb.
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Where it takes place Saxon Family Day
Marienpark bis Hauptmarkt Stollberg
Marienpark / Hauptmarkt, 09366 Stollberg/Erzgeb.