Name: Schreezer Backofenfest 2026
Start: 2026-07-12T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-12T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Dorfplatz Unternschreez mit historischem Backofen

Backofenfest Schreez

About Backofenfest Schreez

Once a year, the Schreez Fruit and Garden Association transforms the village square of Unternschreez into a traditional Backofenfest (wood-fired oven festival). Around the historic wood-fired oven in front of the community center, the air is filled with the aroma of crispy Schäufele (pork shoulder) and Sauerbraten (marinated roast beef), Franconian dumplings, a salad buffet, and in the afternoon, freshly baked cakes. From 5 PM, Flammkuchen (flatbread pizza) comes out of the oven, accompanied by Püttner beer and Franconian wines. The Backofenfest is one of the most beautiful village festivals in the Bayreuth district – familiar, culinary, and wonderfully relaxed.

Dates 12 Jul — 12 Jul 2026

Venue Haag (09472)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Backofenfest Schreez — edition 2026

On Sunday, July 12, 2026, the Schreez Fruit and Garden Association invites you to the traditional Backofenfest on the village square of Unternschreez. Around the historic wood-fired oven, guests can expect Franconian classics: Schäufele, Sauerbraten, dumplings, Flammkuchen in the evening, coffee, and cake in the afternoon.

The 2026 Backofenfest follows the tried-and-tested schedule: the festival begins in the morning with a church service, followed by a lunch buffet with Schäufele and Sauerbraten from the wood-fired oven, Franconian dumplings, sauerkraut, and a salad buffet.

In the afternoon, local youth dance groups will perform, accompanied by coffee and homemade cakes. From 5 PM, Flammkuchen will come out of the oven (also vegetarian and with fish options), served with Püttner beer on tap, Franconian wines, and non-alcoholic beverages. A festival tent provides shelter in case of rain, and a play area keeps the children entertained.

Highlights Backofenfest Schreez 2026

Schäufele and Sauerbraten from the historic wood-fired oven, Franconian dumplings and sauerkraut, Flammkuchen in the evening, performances by youth dance groups.

Programme Backofenfest Schreez 2026

Sunday, July 12, 2026

10:30 AM — Start with church service at the community center / oven
Lunch — Schäufele and Sauerbraten from the wood-fired oven, Franconian dumplings, sauerkraut, salad buffet
Afternoon — Performances by the Schreez youth dance groups on the village square
Coffee and homemade cakes
From 5:00 PM — Flammkuchen from the oven (classic, vegetarian, with fish)
Püttner beer on tap, Franconian wines, non-alcoholic beverages
Play area for children, festival tent in case of rain

Prices Backofenfest Schreez 2026

Free admission. Payment at the stands: Schäufele menu, Sauerbraten menu, Flammkuchen approx. €8–€14. Beer 0.5 l approx. €4, wine €4–€5 per glass. Cash payment recommended.

Practical information

Practical information — Backofenfest Schreez

Getting There

Unternschreez is located between Bayreuth and Creußen, about 15 km south of Bayreuth. Via the A9 (Bayreuth-Süd exit) or the B2. Parking is signposted on the outskirts of the village.

Admission

Free. Food and drinks are charged.

Weather

The festival takes place in all weather conditions – a large festival tent offers shelter.

A Village Festival Centered Around the Oven

Unternschreez is a small district of the municipality of Haag in the Upper Franconian district of Bayreuth. In the middle of the village, directly in front of the community center, stands a historic wood-fired oven, which is only fully operated once a year: for the traditional Schreezer Backofenfest organized by the Fruit and Garden Association Schreez.

Franconian Cuisine from the Oven

The festival begins in the morning with a church service in the community center or in front of the oven. This is followed by the grand lunch buffet: crispy Schäufele (cured and baked pork shoulder) and Sauerbraten (marinated roast beef) directly from the wood-fired oven, served with Franconian dumplings, homemade sauerkraut, and a generous salad buffet. In the afternoon, the association members serve coffee and homemade cakes, while local youth dance groups perform on the decorated village square.

Flammkuchen in the Evening

From 5 PM, Flammkuchen (flatbread pizza) are baked in the oven – traditionally with bacon and onions, but also vegetarian and with fish options. This is accompanied by Püttner beer from the local brewery outlet, Franconian wines, and non-alcoholic beverages. A play area for children and a festival tent in case of rain make the event particularly family-friendly.

Tradition, Community Spirit, and Village Life

The Backofenfest is a prime example of Franconian club culture: the organizer is the Obst- und Gartenbauverein Schreez e.V. (Fruit and Garden Association Schreez), and preparations take weeks. The historic oven, an important piece of village identity, is maintained and kept in operation. The festival is a fixed date in the summer calendar for the municipality of Haag and attracts guests from Bayreuth, Creußen, and the entire Franconian Switzerland region.