Volks- und Heimatfest Bogen
Five days of Lower Bavarian folk festival in the Heppenheimer festival tent
About Volksfest Bogen
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Bogen on the Danube Bend — Town with Folk Festival Tradition
The Lower Bavarian town of Bogen in the district of Straubing-Bogen lies on the southern Bavarian Forest, where the Danube makes a distinctive loop. With around 11,000 inhabitants, Bogen is small enough for a real folk festival atmosphere and large enough for a fully developed festival tent operation. The annual Volks- und Heimatfest is one of the most important dates in the town's calendar.
Festzelt Heppenheimer in Blue and White
The heart of the festival is the Festzelt Heppenheimer on the festival grounds at Kotaustraße 7. Decorated in a classic blue-and-white Bavarian style, it offers VIP boxes, a central catering area, and a spacious beer garden. The festival beer comes from the Karmeliten-Brauerei from Straubing — one of the oldest breweries in Lower Bavaria.
Program Pillars Over Five Days
- Friday: Concert in front of the festival tent with local music bands, followed by the festival opening with the tapping of the first keg by Mayor Franz Walter at 7:15 PM
- Saturday: Vintage car meet in the morning (9:30 AM – 11:30 AM), in the evening youth night with the band Party Alarm
- Sunday: Frühschoppen (morning pint), children's program with the Donikkl-Crew (2:00 PM – 3:30 PM), in the evening awards ceremony with sports honorees
- Monday: Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) evening with music – the nearby Bundeswehr garrison is traditionally involved in the festival
- Tuesday: Family Day with discounted children's drinks and free Punch and Judy show
Heimatfest with Lower Bavarian Identity
The festival consciously emphasizes the Heimat (homeland) component — unlike purely commercial folk festivals, Bogen relies on the participation of local clubs, the honoring of athletes, and program items with local relevance. The Bogener Rautentage or the Bogenberger Pfingstkerzenwallfahrt (Pentecost Candle Pilgrimage) are other traditional festivals that complement the town's identity profile — the Volks- und Heimatfest is their summer highlight.
Volksfest Bogen — edition 2026
The Volks- und Heimatfest Bogen 2026 will take place from Friday, July 10, to Tuesday, July 14, 2026, on the festival grounds at Kotaustraße 7. Festival opens daily from 6:00 PM.
The festival tent will be managed by the festival host Heppenheimer in the traditional blue-and-white festival tent design; the beer comes from the Karmeliten brewery in Straubing. The exact program follows the proven architecture of Lower Bavarian folk festivals and has been confirmed by the town of Bogen and the festival host.
Programme Volksfest Bogen 2026
Program in Detail
Friday, July 10, 2026
- from 6:00 PM — Festival tent opens
- Concert with local music bands in front of the festival tent
- 7:15 PM — Official festival opening with beer tapping by Mayor Franz Walter
Saturday, July 11, 2026
- 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM — Vintage Car Meet on the festival grounds
- Evening — Youth night with the band Party Alarm
Sunday, July 12, 2026
- Morning Frühschoppen with brass music
- 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM — Children's program with the Donikkl-Crew
- Evening awards ceremony and sports honorees
Monday, July 13, 2026
- Bundeswehr Evening with musical accompaniment
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
- Family Day with reduced prices for children, free Punch and Judy show, and a quieter atmosphere
Highlights Volksfest Bogen 2026
- Beer tapping by Mayor Franz Walter
- Vintage car meet on Saturday morning
- Donikkl-Crew for the children on Sunday
- Sports awards ceremony and Bundeswehr evening
- Festival beer from Karmeliten Brewery Straubing
Prices Volksfest Bogen 2026
Free admission. Food, drinks, and amusement rides are paid for on-site. Family offers on Tuesday with reduced prices.
Practical information — Volksfest Bogen
Getting There
Bogen is located on the B 20 federal road and on the Danube railway line Regensburg–Plattling. From Bogen station, it is a few minutes' walk to the festival grounds on Kotaustraße.
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks are paid for in the festival tent. Punch and Judy shows and some family offers are free of charge.
Tip
Family Day on Tuesday is the quietest and most child-friendly option of the festival. Those who want to experience the concert and the tapping of the first keg should come on Friday before 7 PM.
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Where it takes place Volksfest Bogen
Volksfestplatz Bogen
Kotaustraße 7, 94327 Bogen