New festival host for the Murnau Folk Festival: Robert Schmidt brings a breath of fresh air!

New festival host for the Murnau Folk Festival: Robert Schmidt brings a breath of fresh air!

There is exciting news in Murnau for the coming year: the folk festival has a new festival host! Robert Schmidt, always a guarantee of a good atmosphere, takes over the reins and brings his experience from Penzberg with him. How Radio Oberland reports, Schmidt was selected by the market town council and signed the contract together with Mayor Rolf Beuting, which also includes the option to extend.

The choice of the new festival host is no coincidence. Beuting emphasizes how important it is to involve the Murnau clubs in the planning in order to strengthen the local community and make the folk festival a festival for everyone. This shows that a folk festival is not just a celebration, but also a platform for local traditions and community.

Folk festivals: A long tradition

Folk festivals like the one that will take place in Murnau are major events that are deeply rooted in German-speaking countries. Basically it is a combination of a beer or wine festival and a fair. So Wikipedia explains, attractions such as rides, games of skill and food stalls are typical of these festivals. Live music is often offered in large beer tents and these can accommodate thousands of guests. Another highlight is of course the festival beer, which can be enjoyed in beer gardens together with traditional food.

Admission to the festivities and beer tents is usually free, while rides and games are chargeable. You can find reserved tables in the large beer tents, but the “first come, first served” principle also applies here, which increases the excitement.

A look into the future

The initial planning for the Murnau Folk Festival is already in full swing, and with an experienced festival host like Robert Schmidt at the helm, it will be exciting to see what new ideas and attractions will be brought to the city. The folk festival will not only attract locals, but could also delight international visitors, as this is a welcome phenomenon at many larger folk festivals. The anticipation for next year is already palpable.

Of course, the traditional aspects of the folk festival will not be neglected either. Traditional costumes, such as lederhosen and dirndls, will certainly be popular again, because the dress code is simply part of a real folk festival and also gives tourists an insight into the culture.

The Murnau Folk Festival, which always takes place at the same times of the year, is not only a place for celebrations, but also a piece of home and tradition that is happening. It remains exciting to see how Robert Schmidt will organize the festival and what new accents he can set!