Wüstenrot Pfingstfest — 73rd Edition
73rd edition of the traditional Pentecost festival of VfB Neuhütten 1929 on the sports field in Mainhardter Wald
About Wüstenrot Pfingstfest
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Pentecost in the Mainhardter Wald
In Wüstenrot-Neuhütten, Pentecost traditionally means the annual Pfingstfest (Pentecost festival) of the VfB. The municipality in the district of Heilbronn is nestled in the Mainhardter Wald, a vast low mountain range forest between Schwäbisch Hall and Heilbronn — characterized by beech forests, meadows, and streams. The Pfingstfest has been held on the sports field at Öhringer Straße for over seven decades, and 2026 marks the 73rd edition — a remarkably long, unbroken tradition for a club festival.
2026 Program — Four Days of Festival Operations
The 2026 edition runs from Friday, May 22nd to Pentecost Monday, May 25th, 2026. The focus, alongside the social festival atmosphere, is the football tournament with teams from the Mainhardter Wald, the Heilbronn region, and friendly clubs from Hohenlohe. In addition, there are music evenings with local bands and DJs, a festival tent catered by VfB club members and their families, regional specialties, and cool drinks.
The complete match and tournament program will be published by VfB Neuhütten 1929 e.V. shortly before the Pentecost weekend via the club's homepage and the traditional Festbüchlein (festival booklet) — the latter has been a collector's item for regular guests for decades. On Tuesday, May 26th, the official clean-up operation will take place with the festival committee and club members.
VfB Neuhütten 1929 — A Club with History
VfB Neuhütten 1929 is not just a football club but a social pillar of the small village of Neuhütten within the municipality of Wüstenrot. Founded in 1929, the club has continuously organized the Pfingstfest since the 1950s, establishing itself as an organizer for over seven decades. The festival finances significant parts of the club's youth work and enables VfB to compete in the Kreisliga. For many Wüstenrot residents, it is the social highlight of the year — a class reunion, family gathering, and village festival all in one.
Wüstenrot and Neuhütten — Building Land and Forest
The municipality of Wüstenrot is known nationwide as the location of the Bausparkasse (building society) of the same name — Wüstenrot Bausparkasse was founded in 1921 in Wüstenrot. Although its headquarters are now in Stuttgart and Ludwigsburg, the brand name continues to carry the town's name worldwide. The district of Neuhütten, where the Pfingstfest takes place, is manageable with about 1,000 inhabitants — making the festival, which puts the local community in a festive mood for four days, even more intense.
Wüstenrot Pfingstfest — edition 2026
Pentecost 2026 — Four Festival Days
The 73rd edition of the Wüstenrot Pfingstfest will once again bring hundreds of visitors to the Neuhütten sports field from May 22nd to 25th, 2026. The football tournament traditionally starts on Saturday morning of Pentecost weekend and continues throughout the weekend. In parallel, there will be music evenings — live bands, DJs, local combos — and the large festival tent catered by the VfB club members.
The program changes slightly from year to year; the detailed program and the tournament schedule will be published by the club in the traditional Festbüchlein as well as on the homepage vfb-neuhuetten.de.
Programme Wüstenrot Pfingstfest 2026
Friday, May 22, 2026
- Evening — Opening with keg tapping and music evening in the festival tent
Saturday, May 23, 2026
- Morning — Football tournament kickoff (teams from the Mainhardter Wald and the region)
- Afternoon — Ongoing tournament matches, catering in the festival tent, children's program
- Evening — Music evening with live band, festival operations until late
Sunday, May 24, 2026 — Pentecost Sunday
- Daytime — Further tournament games, family program, morning pint
- Evening — Main festival evening with band
Monday, May 25, 2026 — Pentecost Monday
- Daytime — Football tournament finals, award ceremony
- Evening — Festival finale
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
- Clean-up operation with the festival committee and club members
Festbüchlein and Detailed Program
The traditional Festbüchlein with the detailed match and stage program will be distributed via the VfB club homepage and on-site at the festival tent.
Highlights Wüstenrot Pfingstfest 2026
- 73rd edition of the VfB Neuhütten 1929 Pfingstfest
- Four festival days over Pentecost
- Football tournament with teams from the region
- Music evenings with live bands
- Festival tent catering by club members
- Free admission to the festival grounds
- Traditional Festbüchlein as a collector's item
Prices Wüstenrot Pfingstfest 2026
Admission to the festival grounds: free. Food and drinks are paid for in the festival tent and at the on-site stalls — typically cash payment (small amounts), card payment also available at some stalls. The Festbüchlein is available at the club house.
Practical information — Wüstenrot Pfingstfest
Getting There
By car: A6 exit Bretzfeld or A81 exit Mundelsheim, then via Bretzfeld/Pfedelbach to Wüstenrot. By bus: Lines from Heilbronn and Schwäbisch Hall (check weekend schedule). Parking available at the VfB Neuhütten sports field.
Admission
Admission to the festival grounds is generally free. Food and drinks are paid for at the on-site stalls. The Festbüchlein is available at the VfB club house.
Tip
Come on Pentecost Saturday or Sunday — the music evenings are the most convivial moments of the festival. If you like football, plan for Saturday morning for the tournament kickoff. The warm Pentecost air in the Mainhardter Wald makes the festival particularly relaxed — bring a jacket, as it gets cool in the forest in the evenings.
Accommodation
Guesthouses and inns in Wüstenrot, Mainhardt, Pfedelbach, and Bretzfeld. Schwäbisch Hall (approx. 30 min) and Heilbronn (40 min) are also possible bases for overnight stays.
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Where it takes place Wüstenrot Pfingstfest
Sportgelände VfB Neuhütten, Wüstenrot-Neuhütten
Öhringer Straße 80, 71543 Wüstenrot