Schwenninger Volksfest

Schwenninger Volksfest — Ten Days of Volksfest Atmosphere

From August 21 to 31, 2026, the Schwenningen exhibition grounds will once again transform into the ten-day Volksfest arena of the Schwarzwald-Baar district. The Schwenninger Volksfest is a staple of the summer calendar in southern Baden-Württemberg, attracting families, young people, and Volksfest fans from across the region.

Rides — From Adrenaline to Children's Roller Coaster

The Volksfest offers a wide range of rides for all ages:

• "1001 Nacht" — A high-altitude ride with views over the entire fairground
• Bumper Cars — The Volksfest classic
• Break Dance — High-speed rotating carousel
• Hawaii Swing — Swinging pirate island carousel
• Haunted House — The nighttime thrill attraction
• "Verrückte Baustelle" — Children's roller coaster for the younger Volksfest fans
• Magic Show — Daily changing performances

Bavarian Village and Beer Garden

The culinary heart is the Bavarian-Alpine village with a beer garden — Schwenningen's version of an Oktoberfest tent. Wooden huts, long beer benches, Alpine decorations, and a wide selection of beers from light Helles to wheat beer define the atmosphere. Live music plays on the stage on weekends — typical festival tent programming with cover bands and Schlager music.

Family Day and Free Admission

Program highlights:

• Wednesday, August 26, 2026 — Family Day: Discounts on attractions, ideal for families with children
• Completely Free Admission: There is no entrance fee to the festival grounds — you only pay for what you consume
• Free Parking: Parking spaces around the exhibition grounds

Opening Hours

• Weekdays: 2:00 PM–10:00 PM
• Weekends: 1:00 PM–10:00 PM

Schwenningen and the Schwarzwald-Baar District

Schwenningen, along with Villingen, forms the twin city of Villingen-Schwenningen — with around 90,000 inhabitants, it is the largest city in the Schwarzwald-Baar district. The exhibition grounds are located in the eastern district of Schwenningen and are easily accessible from the A81 motorway. Its central location between the Black Forest, the Swabian Jura, and Lake Constance makes the Volksfest a draw for the entire southwestern German region.

Gebauer-Vogt — The Volksfest Professionals

The organizer is Gebauer-Vogt Veranstaltungen, an established Volksfest company from the region. The company has been organizing Volksfests in southern Germany for decades and ensures professional logistics — from security and the selection of showmen to stage programming in the beer tent.