Stadtfest Ostheim vor der Rhön

The legendary town festival in the Lower Franconian Rhön

Ostheim vor der Rhön — Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld (09673)
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Stadtfest Ostheim vor der Rhön
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2026
Ostheim Town Festival

About Ostheim Town Festival

Once a year, Ostheim vor der Rhön celebrates its traditional town festival – a highlight in the event calendar of this small Lower Franconian town with its famous castle church. The festival Saturday begins with the traditional parade and the beer tapping ceremony, accompanied by the Ostheim Town Band, followed by a party night with music and dancing. On Sunday, the popular market day with regional offerings and music takes place. In 2026, the festival is part of the statewide campaign »Bayern gehört erlebt« (Bavaria is to be experienced) under the motto »Ostheim gehört erlebt« (Ostheim is to be experienced).
Dates 20 Jun — 22 Jun 2026
Venue Ostheim vor der Rhön (09673)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026

Ostheim Town Festival — edition 2026

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The Ostheim vor der Rhön town festival 2026 runs from Saturday, June 20 to Monday, June 22, 2026, around the market square. Festival Saturday: 4:00 PM traditional parade, 4:30 PM beer tapping with the Ostheim Town Band, followed by a party night. Sunday, June 21: popular market day with regional offerings and music. In 2026, part of the »Bayern gehört erlebt« campaign under the motto »Ostheim gehört erlebt«. Free admission.

2026 Program

A festival weekend in the Lower Franconian Rhön: parade and beer tapping on Saturday, party night, market day on Sunday. In 2026 under the motto »Ostheim gehört erlebt«.

Highlights Ostheim Town Festival 2026

  • Traditional parade on Saturday (4 PM)
  • Beer tapping with the Ostheim Town Band
  • Party night with music and dancing
  • Popular market day on Sunday
  • In 2026 under the motto »Ostheim gehört erlebt«

Programme Ostheim Town Festival 2026

Saturday, June 20, 2026 — Festival Day

  • 4:00 PM — Traditional parade
  • 4:30 PM — Beer tapping, accompanied by the Ostheim Town Band
  • Evening — Party night with music, dancing, and socializing

Sunday, June 21, 2026 — Market Day

  • Popular market day with regional offerings
  • Music and program in the old town
  • Strolling and meeting people around the market square

Monday, June 22, 2026

  • Winding down the festival weekend

Current detailed program at ostheim.de.

Prices Ostheim Town Festival 2026

Free admission. Food, drinks, and market goods are paid for on-site.

Practical information

Practical information — Ostheim Town Festival

Getting There

Ostheim vor der Rhön is located in the Rhön-Grabfeld district in northern Lower Franconia, accessible via the B279 from Bad Neustadt an der Saale and Mellrichstadt. The market square is in the town center.

Admission

The town festival is free to enter. Food, drinks, and market goods are paid for on-site.

Tip

A visit to the town festival can be well combined with a tour of the famous Ostheim castle church. The most atmospheric moment is the parade on Saturday at 4 PM.

Ostheim vor der Rhön

Ostheim vor der Rhön in the Rhön-Grabfeld district is primarily known for its castle church – the largest and best-preserved fortified church complex in Germany. The small Lower Franconian town is scenically located on the edge of the Rhön and is also famous for its historical organ building.

A Legendary Town Festival

The Ostheim Town Festival is considered "legendary" in the region – a traditional civic festival that transforms the old town around the market square into a festival mile. Clubs, gastronomy, and the town organize the festival together.

Parade and Beer Tapping

Festival Saturday begins with the traditional parade at 4:00 PM, followed by the beer tapping ceremony at 4:30 PM, musically accompanied by the Ostheim Town Band. Afterwards, there will be celebrating, dancing, and singing along at the party night.

Market Day on Sunday

Sunday features the popular market day with regional offerings, music, and many opportunities for strolling and meeting people – a relaxed end to the festival weekend.

»Bayern gehört erlebt«

In 2026, the town festival is part of the statewide campaign »Bayern gehört erlebt« by Bayern Tourismus Marketing GmbH and is themed »Ostheim gehört erlebt« – an additional enhancement for this traditional festival.

Where it takes place Ostheim Town Festival

Marktplatz und Altstadt Ostheim
Marktplatz Ostheim vor der Rhön, 97645 Ostheim vor der Rhön

Ostheim Town Festival at a glance

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History of Ostheim Town Festival

Edition 2025 Jun 2025

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