Folk Music Day 2025: Franconian festival for the whole family in Bad Windsheim!

Folk Music Day 2025: Franconian festival for the whole family in Bad Windsheim!

In a few weeks it will be colorful and musical again in Bad Windsheim, Franconia, when onSunday June 29, 2025, the36th edition of Folk Music Daycelebrated in the Franconian Open Air Museum. Organized by the Middle Franconia District Franconian Folk Music Working Group, the event promises to be a feast for the eyes and ears.

The day starts at10 O `clockon the village square, where around30 music groups from northern Bavariademonstrate their skills. Between the museum's rustic buildings, guests can experience Franconian culture up close. A highlight will be the “Zam playing for all musicians” organized by4 p.m. to 6 p.mtakes place in the entrance area. Children don't miss out either: there is one in the school building in PfaffenhofenSinging children's songs, while the audience in the Schwedenhaus from AlmoshofSinging with your peopleis invited.

Music, dance and Franconian tradition

They ensure movement and funDance floors in three beer gardens, where, among other things, theVacher room musicand thePfofelder Blechlaappear. In lovingly decorated historical buildings you can indulge in the sounds of the music groups and immerse yourself in the Franconian costume, which is particularly presented in one of the most prestigious stations.

The mayor of Bad Windsheim, district council presidentRichard Bartsch, will open the event. He highlights the special atmosphere of the festival, which is called “Marketplace of encounters" applies. Northern Bavaria mentions the origin of the folk music day, which was founded byErwin Zechmeisterwas launched in 1987 and has grown steadily since then.

Something for everyone

AInformation stand of the Franconian Folk Music Research Centerim Schlösschen from Eyerlohe offers additional information about the roots and meaning of the Franconian musical tradition. There is also oneShuttle servicein the form of aHorse-drawn carriageready for the1 euroopens up the museum grounds.

Anticipation for the event is growing, and anyone with an ear for music or an interest in our region's traditions should check it outJune 29thnote in the calendar. Whether with friends, relatives or family, this day promises to be an unforgettable experience for young and old.

If you would like to find out more about the events surrounding Franconian folk music, you can find further information at Folk music Upper Franconia. There are also numerous events here that present the entire spectrum of Franconian culture.