Barbecue evening for over 100 visitors: socializing in the St. Johannes parish garden!
On August 14, 2025, the Women's Association and the CSU South Local Association celebrated a successful barbecue party in the St. Johannes parish garden with over 100 visitors.

Barbecue evening for over 100 visitors: socializing in the St. Johannes parish garden!
A warm summer evening full of conviviality – this is how the traditional barbecue evening in the St. Johannes parish garden on Tuesday can be described. More than 100 enthusiasts gathered to celebrate together and enjoy delicious food. This magical number was achieved thanks to many pre-registrations and a high number of visitors, which visibly pleased those responsible. How oberpfalzecho.de reports, the event offered a delicious selection of pre-ordered grilled dishes such as steaks, cevapcici, bratwursts and pork belly.
The atmosphere was great, supported by “the best beer garden weather”. Cheerful chatter and hearty laughter could be heard from the benches. Renate Oswald, chairwoman of the women's association, Peter Schröpf, local chairman of the CSU Weiden Süd, and Hermann Stadler, KAB chairman, organized everything excellently. Those responsible also demonstrated a “good hand” when it came to recruiting grill masters and helpers, who undoubtedly contributed to the successful atmosphere.
Tradition meets community
The barbecue evening is more than just a culinary event; he is an integral part of the community in Weiden. This tradition, which has been maintained for over 35 years, is very popular with local residents. Hermann Stadler noted that enthusiasm is increasing every year, and Peter Schröpf also took the opportunity to compare the barbecue evening with a second parish festival that has a similar appeal. These events not only offer delicious food, but also the opportunity to maintain old and new acquaintances.
The participants were a mixed audience, including CSU regulars and city councilors such as Dagmar Nachtigall and Hans-Jürgen Gmeiner. Wherever people gather, conversations take place, and so the evening became a colorful exchange on many topics. The positive atmosphere immediately made us want to attend the next barbecue evening, which is already being planned.
Celebrations in the community
Such community events are not just limited to barbecues. Other festivals in the community also offer a platform for social encounters. How evlks.de informed, a community celebration often begins with a church service, followed by a social gathering, which also includes grilled dishes. In many communities, activities are organized for younger guests, ranging from painting and games to puppet shows. Exhibitions and information stands also enrich the program.
The barbecue evening in the St. Johannes parish garden is not only valued as a social event, but also as a link that brings the parishioners closer together. The next edition is already planned, and everyone can already look forward to a new visit from over 100 guests next year!