Stadtfest Clausthal-Zellerfeld — Septemberfest (100 Years Anniversary)

Mining Towns, Administration, and a Double Anniversary

Clausthal and Zellerfeld were independent Upper Harz mining towns for centuries, their history closely linked to ore mining in the western Harz Mountains. In 1926, both towns were united to form Clausthal-Zellerfeld. At the same time, the State Office for Mining, Energy and Geology is celebrating the 500th anniversary of a nationwide mining administration in 2026 – a tradition particularly evident in the Harz region. The Septemberfest embraces both anniversaries, transforming the city center of Clausthal-Zellerfeld into an immersive historical exhibition.

Germany's Largest Miners' Parade

The visual highlight is the miners' parade, featuring around 1,100 participants in historical uniforms, miner costumes, and club attire. It is Germany's largest miners' parade, bringing together marksmen, miners' associations, brass bands, festival committees, and representatives from friendly mining towns in a unified display. The parade winds through the city center, pausing at prominent points for speeches and musical performances.

Program on 500 Years of LBEG

Alongside the miners' parade, a historical supporting program details the history of mining administration. Exhibitions, lectures, city walks focusing on mining administration, and small staged reenactments cover the 500-year history of nationwide mining supervision. This gives the Septemberfest a distinct educational focus that goes beyond the usual city festival format.

Festival Tent, Music, and Gastronomy

A festival tent will be set up on the market square, hosting concerts, dancing, and accompanying events. Gastronomy stands offering regional specialties, mining-themed sweets, and breweries from the Harz region will be spread throughout the city center. Shops will feature special displays in their windows related to the double anniversary.

Upper Harz Identity

By combining city history, mining tradition, and festival culture, the Septemberfest 2026 becomes a focal point of identity for the entire Upper Harz region. The main city festival in June remains as the annual large-scale event, while the Septemberfest in 2026 adds the historical dimension.